One of the best P.T. activities you can do is helping around the house and moving your body in a functional and safe way! Chores help you work on the below movement patterns and postures that you practice in your P.T. sessions.  

• Squat to stand to pick up items
• Use both hands to carry items
• Use step over step to go up/down stairs with handrail support 
• Reach in all directions/across midline
• Negotiate your environment  
• Stay focused on a task until it is completed 

 Exercises/Physical Activity:

• Go for walks, scavenger hunts, hikes. 
• Go to a playground or park.
• Participate in physical activities that you enjoy. 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6x-A0CmI-I
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etYhiq9hM8A 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALrdpsWYoJ 

• Stay hydrated, eat healthy, participate in daily physical activity, get a good night's sleep.
• Wear supportive sneakers/shoes.
• Wear your backpack on both shoulders to promote bilateral alignment.  If backpack is too heavy for the student to carry, consider using a rolling backpack. 
• Sit upright at an appropriate sized desk/chair.  Feet should be able to rest flat on the floor for stability and hips, knees, ankles should be at the recommended 90/90/90 degree angles 
• Practice breathing in through your nose/out through your mouth and mindful calming strategies throughout your day

Dance/Movement:

• Shake and move
• Musical freeze song (Stop/Go)
• Twist
• Colors

• Get moving (Get your body moving)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
• Release your warrior
• Get loose
• Chin up
• Be kind to yourself