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Brain Break: Animal Walks

You will need:

    No tools are needed for this activity.

The Activity:

Animal walks are a great way to work on many important skills! In this activity, children will learn different kinds of stretches based on animals that hibernate. This activity can be completed indoor or outdoor, have fun with it!

Goals:

Animal walks help strengthen the upper body, core, and hand/fingers. Important skills such as motor planning and bilateral coordination are targeted when practicing animal walks.

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What you need to do:

Step 1: Lay out a mat
Step 2: Check the area. Remove any obstacles or objects for safety.
Step 3: Choose an animal and execute the animal walk or stretch

Keep track of your amazing progress!

You are a Miss Mancy Little Learner!

It’s always so fun to keep track of how much we have accomplished! Make sure to print out the Little Learner’s Chart and check off each class you complete!

Parents!

If you try any activity with your child, please take pictures and post on Instagram and TAG me! @MissMancyInc

All activities are designed to be used to supplement treatment facilitated by a parent or trained professional. These resources are not a replacement for therapy and are not intended to treat disorders. They are for educational and exploration purposes only. Consult with a health care professional for treatment for developmental delays/challenges.

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