Blog 13
4/20/15
Today, I worked with Finny in the middle gymnasium. I
took out various pieces of equipment that I have found that Finny enjoys. I
brought out both types of scooters he enjoys. I also brought out bowling
pins and different types of balls for Finny to use. I have figured out
rough out the semester that Finny sometimes has problems staying on task for
long periods of times. Knowing this, I try and make the activities I do
for a shorter time. After Finny completes an activity I asked of him I usually
give him a choice of what he would like to play with. Today, Finny was great.
He could stay on task for longer than ever before. Some things we worked on was
the overhand throw and underhand roll. I decided to put a spot on he floor for
Finny to stand on at all times. I did this so Finny would not be as likely to
dart away. Finny did s great job with the over stand throw. He
preferred to use his left hand so I had to adjust my demonstration to b left
handed. This is something I have never had to do before so, it was a good
experience for me. I also had Finny stand in with his right foot in front
of his left in a proper throwing position. Next time I would like to see if I
could get floor tape to practice the stance on the follow through. After quite
a few trials Finny darted to the other side of the gym. I redirected him back
to the spot and explained if he wanted to be done he had to use his words. I
had him throw the ball two more times then we switched to the underhand roll. I
had Finny set up bowling pins. Then we stood on the same spot, with the same
foot stance. This transferred well for him. We used three different sized balls
to roll at the targets. He was very excited when he knocked a pin down. Today
was great. Finny stayed on task for long periods of time which I haven't seen
before.
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