Power Play Activity Cards
Balloon Bop
Keep the balloon UP!
🎈
🎈 Balloon
Hands
Big Ball Push
Push the ball to the star!
🟡 Big Ball
Marker
Swing Reach
Sit tall and grab the ball!
🥎
Swing
🥎 Ball
Mat Crawl
Crawl to the balloon!
Mat
🎈 Balloon
Target Toss
Throw the ball at the star!
🥎 Ball
Target
Super Stretch
Stand on the star and REACH!
Marker
Reach
Power Play Teacher Guide
Power Play: Teacher Guide
Instructional strategies for Kindergarten students with low cognition.
Implementation Strategies
These cards prioritize visual communication. For students with low cognition, pairing the visual card with physical modeling and reduced verbal input is essential for success.
Visual Prompting
Hold the card at eye-level while pointing to the actual equipment in the gym.
Physical Prompting
Use hand-over-hand (HOH) assistance initially, fading to a light touch at the elbows.
Activity Instructions
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1. Balloon Bop
Focus: Upper body endurance. Mod: Tie balloon to a string at eye level to keep it from floating away.
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2. Big Ball Push
Focus: Core strength & proprioception. Mod: Guide from hips to help them push forward toward a visual marker.
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3. Swing Reach
Focus: Core stability. Mod: Hold the swing still while the student reaches for a high-contrast ball.
4. Mat Crawl
Focus: Upper body weight-bearing. Mod: Create a "tunnel" with mats to provide a clear destination.
5. Target Toss
Focus: Coordination. Mod: Use a large bin or basket on a visual marker to make catching easier.
6. Super Stretch
Focus: Balance & shoulder mobility. Mod: Place a high-value sticker high on a wall to encourage reaching up.
Quick Tips
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Use "First-Then": "First push, then balloon!"
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Keep verbal cues to 1-2 words (e.g., "Push ball", "Up hands").
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Wait 5-10 seconds for the student to process before repeating a cue.