• Have students "show" answers to questions during lessons 

  • • Crouch on the ground if you think the answer is A, hop once if you think it is B 

    • Hop X times according to the answer to a math problem 

• Provide clipboards and space copying or guided-drawing materials around the classroom to make a treasure hunt

• Have students throw a large die and run to retrieve it to determine how many manipulatives to use, which number on a worksheet to start with, which letter to draw etc. 

• During multi-step activities, gauge progress by having students do ten jumping jacks once they complete each step

• Use repetitive actions and gestures to aid with memory (Jolly phonics, storytelling, sequencing etc.) 

• Associate parts of the day with particular movements: do lunges on the way to the water fountain, bunny hop to the pencil sharpener, do pilates before lunch, tip-toe when handing in assignments

• Toss a soft ball around the room to take turns with reading aloud, spelling words or answering questions

Allowing for rocking, standing or swivelling during seated work or instruction can improve attention, focus and sitting tolerance. Try: 

• Standing desk

• Balance board

• Chair bouncers

• Theraband wrapped around desk or chair to kick 

• Wiggle cushions

• Howda-Hug chairs

• Rocking Chairs

• Foot figets (tapping buttons, inflatable foot cushions, foot rollers, foot swings) Try: https://www.therapyshoppe.com for inspiration OR just fill a sock with rice or beans for feet to squish while sitting. 

• For more info, see Alternative Seating Options.