Activity Name
Over the Rainbow
Materials
Rope, Puzzle, Construction Paper, Scooter Board
Skills
Purpose
This activity provides proprioceptive input and helps in building upper extremity strength.
Description
Using different colors of construction paper cut a crescent shape from each color. Place the pieces at one end of the room. Have the child lie prone (on stomach) on the scooter board. Ask the child to pick up one piece at a time and pull himself forward to the other end of the room. Then have the child go back as he’s sitting on the scooter board to pick up another piece. Repeat the activity until the child transferred all the pieces and created a picture of a rainbow.
You can also use a rainbow puzzle for this activity.
The child can also use a rope tied to a pole/table to pull himself forward.