1. My Favorites! Meredith Morton, M.Ed., CAPE
Hanover County Public Schools
Christina Luntzer, M.Ed., CAPE
Williamsburg James City County

2. 1. Games, Activities, & Equipment
SMART Board/Computer for switch games
‘Switch in Time’ Accessible Software (also make Switch Jam/Music)
Can be done with 1 student or a small group
Various ages and abilities
Good website for switch games:

3. Switch Lanes Bowling Suitable for all ages/abilities
Different play modes (easy, auto scan, 2 switch step scan)
Audio and visual target guides
Ball spin options
Shorter alley

4. Super Switch Hitter Baseball
Suitable for all ages/abilities
Students can play on opposing or same team
Different play modes (single, multiple, auto scan, 2 switch step scan)
Customizable ball size/speed
“Hover Ball” feature
Auto fielding

5. Bowling Ramp

6. Poss-I Bowl Bowling Ramp

7. Adapted Kicker
Student pulls the red string and the shoe swings forward, the angle of the bar that holds the shoe up can be adjusted based on students pulling strength/ability

8. Other equipment: scooters, scoops, tee/bat, balloons, racquets, punch balloons, beach balls, hula hoops, portable mat, speedstack cups, bubbles

9. DuraBeep Ball, Sensation Bell Ball

10. Warm Up and Cool Down Tools

11. Cool Down Tools Continued
Pizza Stretch

12. 2. Schedules & Token Boards
Good to use with students that need a consistent, predictable routine and structure (i.e. autism)
Token boards can help with motivation and overall participation

15. See Sheets in Word
Task Sheet for Bowling Push Up Schedule Cardio Task Sheet Volleyball Task Sheet

16. Sample script/instructions:
“This is my P.E. schedule. I follow this schedule when I am with Mrs. Morton. When I finish a task I put a check mark in the box next to it and move on to the next task. If I don’t know what to do next I look at what boxes have not been checked on the schedule. When I have checked all the boxes I ask Mrs. Morton if I earned 5 minutes of computer time.”

18. Schedules & Video Modeling using QR codes
Visual Schedule Video Modeling

19. 3. Consult Services
Create exercise routines to be done with their SPED teacher, P.E. teacher, or instructional assistant and monitored monthly/quarterly by the APE teacher
Give equipment to P.E. teacher or instructional assistant
Send monthly/quarterly reports home with what they have been doing in P.E. (i.e. units/lessons, warm up, main activity, any modifications/accommodations needed)

21. Exercise bands (3 levels, straight/circular), weighted ball, hand weights (2 kinds)

22. Dr. Seuss

23. Dr. Seuss & Gymnastics

24. Dr. Seuss & Gymnastics Cont.

25. Modified Field Day

26. Adapted Bike

27. 4. Lesson Plans
Structure- walk laps, stretch (have students lead), ball play in group, then 1-2 activities
Use peer helpers from P.E. class, grade level, clubs, etc.
CBI trip to bowling alley
Use bases- kickball, tee-ball
Volleyball-balloons and paddles/hands in circle, hit balloon over the net

28. 5. Assessments
Adapted Physical Education Assessment Scale II (APEAS II)
Sample Volleyball Assessment (see handouts)
APE Teacher Assessment (pre/post)
Student self-assessment (pre/post)
Video the student performing the skill before/after and show student their form

29. MOVE Program
MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education/Experience) program provides opportunities for children with severe disabilities to improve skills (and independence) to sit, stand, walk and transition while participating in everyday activities
Work with P.T. to get them into equipment (gait trainer, advancement chair, walker, seated/standing supported, etc)

30. Incorporate sports skills, examples include:
Student is in a gait trainer (or standing supported) and kicks a ball while walking or knocks over pins with feet/gait trainer
Student is seated (in regular chair/advancement chair) at a table and they push a ball to partner/target or push a ball down a bowling ramp
Student is either seated or in upright position and they hit a balloon or hold bat and knock ball off a tee (or knock ball off using hand)

31. Why We Are Compassionate About What We Do…..

32. Meredith Morton, M.Ed., CAPE Hanover County Public Schools Office Cell
Christina Luntzer, M.Ed., CAPE Williamsburg James City County Public Schools Office Ext Cell