Dear Families,

This month we will be focusing on activities for upper body and trunk strength.

The first activity is called prone on elbows. It is important for preschoolers to be on their stomach and to weight bear through their hands and forearms. This position strengthens the upper back, neck and shoulders. When doing a prone on elbows position, your child should maintain their upper back and shoulder position and not collapse their back and/ or shoulders.

The second activity is wheelbarrow walking. This activity is great for upper body and trunk strength and can be a lot of fun for parents and siblings. Wheelbarrow walking can be performed a few ways and can progress from holding a child at their waist to holding the child at their feet. One can also progress the distance a child walks on their hands. It is also important to remember posture when wheelbarrow walking including making sure the shoulders and back are not collapsed.

Please remember to start all the activities with a short amount of time and increase as your child progresses. Also remember to have fun.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Thanks,

Cory and Ellen