Twelve and Older,

Let's Move those

Legs and Shoulders.

Group 2

The below videos are for children who walk with a device, such as a walker or forearm crutches, for most indoor settings, but may use a wheelchair for long distances.

Limit extended periods of time sitting in the same position.

Watch this video for ideas of alternative positions to place your child in for different daily activities.

Create a routine of having one section of your house that your child has to walk through regularly with whatever assistance they need.

Challenge them by reducing the assistance such as hand held instead of a device or one hand instead of two.

Use an activity tracker to record their progress

Having difficulty finding time to help your child exercise when you have a long list of chores to do?

Let them help you!

Watch this video for tips on how to increase your child's daily activity by having them help with chores around the house!

Go to Resources for additional active games

Let's make physical activity the norm in your home!

Learn how to adapt typical games to include your child in order to increase their baseline activity levels to improve their overall health.

Find movements that your child can do successfully and incorporate them into a game to create a routine of fun activity.

Watch this video for an example of how to make UNO an active game and try it at home with games that you have available.

Go to the resources tab to print a copy of Active BINGO or an Activity Dice.