Providence Pediatric Therapy
Hello to all our Providence families! Our amazing pediatric team has created a list of activity ideas
to help keep you and your kids busy and full of joy, learning, and movement in these ever-changing
times. If we had to pick only one activity from this extensive list, it would be turn off technology
and PLAY!!
Simple equipment with endless possibilities:
Bubbles
Pool noodles
Pom-poms
Straws
Craft sticks
Painters tape
Balloons
Party blowers
Ping pong balls
Rubber bands and push pins
Cardboard boxes
Chalk
Spray bottles
Q-tips
Kitchen tongs
Racquetballs
Hula hoops
String
Empty containers
Paper plates
Plastic/party cups
Bubble wrap or old packing material
Movement
It's also important to keep kids moving! Movement is what builds strong brain connections,
teaches them about their bodies and keeps kids regulated. Here are some great ideas for the
whole family!
Balloon games
o Soccer- use feet only
o Use just 1-arm or alternate left and right
o No hands (elbows, heads, shoulder, knees only!)
o Count how many times they can keep it up- you can build on this skill and do it
with 1-arm or no hands or feet only or head only!
o Use rackets/pool noodles to hit back and forth or to a wall
o Juggling- keep more than 1 balloon up at a time