Objective: To engage students in an interactive, seated adventure that combines imaginative storytelling with physical activity, tailored for adapted physical education.
Contents
Age Group: Suitable for elementary school students (adjustable for various abilities)
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Materials Needed:
- “Snow Delivery” interactive story video (6-7 minutes)
- Chairs for seated activities
- Optional props (e.g., paper snowflakes, pictures of polar bears)
- Space for safe movement
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Activity: Gentle stretching and movement exercises to prepare for the session.
- Focus: Warm-up muscles and joints, emphasizing upper body and arm movements.
Main Activity (20 minutes)
- Video Introduction (2 minutes):
- Briefly introduce the “Snow Delivery” story and explain how students will participate.
- Interactive Story Session (6-7 minutes):
- Play the “Snow Delivery” video.
- Pause at key moments for interactive activities:
- Walking in Snow: Seated marching or leg lifts.
- Skiing: Side-to-side upper body leans, mimicking skiing.
- Snow Shoveling: Scooping motions with arms.
- Hiding from the Polar Bear: Practice being still and quiet.
- Reinforcement Activities (10-11 minutes):
- Snowball Toss: Gently toss soft balls or paper snowballs to each other, focusing on hand-eye coordination.
- Snowman Building: Use lightweight materials to build a ‘snowman’ on the desk, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
- Snow Delivery Challenge (Optional):
- Create a simple obstacle course or set of tasks related to the story’s themes, adapted to the students’ abilities.
Cool Down (5 minutes)
- Activity: Slow, seated stretching exercises, focusing on relaxation and calming down.
- Focus: Lower heart rate, stretch out muscles used during the session.
Adaptations for Diverse Needs:
- Visual Impairments: Use tactile props and descriptive language.
- Hearing Impairments: Ensure visual cues are clear, and use subtitles if available.
- Limited Mobility: Adapt movements to suit individual abilities, ensuring all activities are accessible while seated.
Evaluation:
- Observe student engagement and participation.
- Assess the effectiveness of adaptations for individual needs.
- Gather feedback from students about their enjoyment and any challenges faced.
Reflection:
- Discuss what parts of the story the students enjoyed most.
- Encourage students to share how they felt during different parts of the activity.
