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Pop Up laundry basket

Illustrations

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These can be purchased very cheaply now, and would make great portable containers to throw in beanbags /balls etc

Physical actvities to engage both hands

Videos

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Watch this video for some good motor activities to engage both hands in active use.

Baby Shark - my favourite

Videos

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This is a favourite of mine !I quite like this format, as not too young and their actions aren't perfect so makes reluctant students more likely to join in. 

At home therapy activities

Videos

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http://www.gamesforkidsunder5.netActivities for Kids: Roll over Gym Ball to Pick up Ball, Fun Learning Games for Motor Skills

The Sid Shuffle- Ice Age

Videos

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You need a little space to do the Sid Shuffle- but a dance routine hard to avoid !

Leisure activities to be encouraged to develop motor skills

Lesson Resources

Here are packs of ideas outlining recommended Leisure activities to support motor development.

Too many wet breaktimes- funky dance moves to get Student’s up and moving

Videos

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There are a whole range of up to date dance/ movement video's available free on You Tube. Here are One Direction, Gangsta Style etc

Hand eye coordination activities

External Resources

OT Mom is a great USA website which has activities to support fine and gross motor needs. This link takes you to some hand -eye coordination activities - good photo …

Dynamite-Taio Cruz- good for older students KS2/KS3

Videos

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This is a repetative song allowing Students (and staff !) a chance to repeat and get better. It would engage older students.

10 Simple ideas to add more movement into your classroom

External Resources

Many classes are too static- here are some simple ideas to add motor activities into your classroom.