I have the best job as our school's physical therapist. I get to “play” with kiddos from the ages of 3-7 and help them to improve their balance, strength and locomotor skills. Each day I work with both individual and small groups of students.
Having a variety of balance domes, balance beams and hopscotch rings to use daily with my students will be a game changer!
Kids love to move and as research supports, they need to move to learn. Giving students a variety of balance/locomotor opportunities is extremely supportive of their educational experience.
-The Artoflifer indoor/outdoor balance beam and the other beams will give the students more than one way to work on balance using a narrow base of support and make balance activities fun.
-Special Supplies stepping stones and Turtle steps provide a fun way for students to challenge their visual perceptual skills in addition to balancing on one foot.
-The hopscotch squares and game will challenge my kids locomotor skills in a fun way with the versatility to jump on two feet or hop on one foot in a multitude of different patterns.
-The Original stomp rocket and the Dino blaster will encourage kids to jump as high as they can to launch a foam rocket in the air.
-The Super Sensory tunnel encourages our youngsters to get down and up off the floor and requires them to crawl, a very important developmental gross motor movement.
The above supplies used in gross motor groups and individual sessions with students enhance their academics as they talk about what they see (ie. “I’m walking on the red part”); count their steps or jumps (ie. “I’m counting my steps..1-2-3”) when stepping between stepping stones; and work on prepositions (ie. “I’m going across the bridge”) while experiencing movement.
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Artoflifer Kids Indoor and Outdoor Balance Beam Balance Blocks Gym Toys for Kids Promote Balance, Strength, Coordination Toddler Obstacle Course Floor Games for Kids Preschool Learning Toy 26 Pieces
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Special Supplies 20 Piece Stepping Stones for Kids, Indoor and Outdoor Balance Blocks Promote Coordination, Balance, Strength Child Safe Rubber Bottom
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Super Sensory 6 FT INSTITUTIONAL Tunnel
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Super Sensory 6 FT INSTITUTIONAL Tunnel
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edxeducation Step-a-Trail - 6 Piece Obstacle Course for Kids - Indoor and Outdoor - Build Coordination and Confidence - Physical and Imaginative Play
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OMNISAFE Colored Balance Beams for Kids, Wavy Toddler Stepping Stones, Non-Slip Surface and Rubber Edges, Promote Agility, Strength, Coordination, (4 Straight 4 Pier)
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SUNNY & FUN 8pc Balance Beam Gymnastics Obstacle Course for Kids | Interlocking Stepping Boards w/Rubber Grip & Non Slip Surface | Indoor & Outdoor Toy Improves Coordination & Strength | Max 220 Lbs.
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FBSPORT 8ft Balance Beam: Folding Floor Gymnastics Equipment for Kids Adults,Non Slip Rubber Base, Gymnastics Beam for Training, Practice, Physical Therapy and Professional Home Training
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Hapinest Turtle Steps Balance Stepping Stones Obstacle Course Coordination Game for Kids and Family - Indoor or Outdoor Sensory Play Equipment Toys Toddler Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years and Up
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GETMOVIN SPORTS Hopscotch Squares Set with 2 Premium Beanbags Giant Sized 15 Inch Squares with 15 Connectors for Indoor/Outdoor Portable Fun Conditioning Agility Training (Multicolored)
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Hey! Play! Hopscotch Ring Game-10 Multi-Colored Plastic Rings and 15 Connectors for Indoor or Outdoor Use-Fun Creative Play Set for Girls and Boys
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Yes4All Hedgehog Balance Pods Set – Sensory Balance Pods/Hedgehog Balance Pods/Stepping Pod (Set of 6 Colors)
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Stomp Rocket Original Ultra Rocket Launcher for Kids - Soars 200 Feet - 6 High Flying Rockets and Adjustable Launcher - Fun Outdoor Toy and Gift for Boys or Girls Age 5+ Years Old
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MindSprout Dino Blasters | Rocket Launcher for Kids - Launch up to 100 ft. Birthday Gift, for Boys & Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old - Outdoor Toys, Family Fun, Dinosaur Toy, Kids (Patent Pending)
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Materials cost
$805.40
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$70.47
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.08
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$917.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$161.99
Total project goal
$1,079.94
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,079.94
1 Donor
-$1,079.94
Donations toward project cost
-$917.95
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