HowToys/balls/incentives after each bout of racing.Add targets for them to try and knock over as they race.Get the siblings/friends involved by having the kids try and chaseeach other around the house (variation of tag).Use as means of transportation up and down thehallway/driveway.Incorporate into outside play.

Encouragement:Scoot to favorite toys.Race parents/siblings.Add a time component for competition.Add into play time.Scoot to different parts of the house.Scoot down the driveway.

PRE-K (AGES 0-4): SCOOT ACROSS THE FLOOR

K-3RD (AGES 5-8): FORWARD CRAB WALKING

4TH-7TH GRADE (AGES 9-13): RACE ACROSS THE FLOOR (SKATEBOARD)

HAMSTRING CURLS

How:Make it a race.Get the siblings/friends involved.Make an obstacle course for them to navigate around in theliving room.Add into play time.Encourage this movement to travel to different parts of thehouse.Perform up/down the driveway or yard.

Encouragement:Could vary speed and reps to compete with familymembers.Exercise log → accountability.Put sticky-notes/reminders at desk to do while working.Perform while doing homework/studying.Do just before/after meals at the kitchen table.Do while watching TV or on Tablet.

8TH-12TH GRADE (AGES 14-18) - HAMSTRING CURLS

Encouragement:Tablet/TV/MusicUse stickers on the floor to promote lunging up/down hallAdd a ball to toss/dribble while doingCreate a bowling activity (switch legs/arms)Do in socks and pretend to skate across wood/tile floorIncorporate into cleanupDo while watching TV/TabletDo in a designated hallway Do anytime in the driveway (coming home/going to school)

HALF-KNEEL TO STAND/LUNGE

How:Place toys/iPad/snacks on a higher surface.Use drums & other musical instruments that are slightlytaller and require tall-kneeling to reach.Add into play time.Add into snack time.Add into tv/movie time.

PRE-K (AGES 0-4) - HEEL-SIT TO TALL-KNEEL

K-3RD GRADE (AGES 5-8)

How:Karate “Hi-YAH”Kicking a balloon/targetMake Karate belts as they progressComplete with family membersIncorporate while watching TVStudy/Homework breakReason to get up and move out from in front of the computerComplete while moving from room to room at designated times (goingto get food)

4TH-7TH GRADE (AGES 9-13) - LUNGE KICKS

Encouragement:Exercise log → accountabilityTime trial competition with family or friendsDo with their favorite musicIncorporate while watching TVComplete each time they leave the house or come backComplete before making food to eatIncreased muscle strength and power in spastic CP population uponcompletion of functional strength training, plyometric training, andbalance training

8TH-12TH GRADE (AGES 14-18) - LUNCHE HOLD/PLYO LUNGE

Encouragement:Mimicking animal (bunny).Hop to targets or goal on the ground.Get to listen to favorite song after completion of hops.Play time.Clean up time.Help release energy before bed or nap.

Encouragement:Mimicking animals.Challenge for how high they can jump.Reward for completion of jumps.Could change to leapfrog with a friend.Could be used for changing location in the house.Could be used during clean up.Completion prior to snack time.

Encouragement:Fun and engaging stand alone game.Save the animals/toys.Family involvement - race around the obstacles.Could be used when family is together in living room orplayroom.Requires set-up so may not be as easily integratedthroughout day.

HOPPING

PRE-K (AGES 0-4) - BUNNY HOPS

K-3RD GRADE (AGES 5-8) - FROG HOPS

4TH-7TH GRADE (AGES 9-13) - FLOOR IS LAVA

Encouragement:Reward after completion.Time trial challenges.Exercise log → accountability.Complete with favorite music playing.Set up a hallway to complete at any time throughout theday. Requires set-up and might not be able to be integrated.

8TH-12TH GRADE (AGES 14-18) - HOP SERIES