Move to the Beat! OT Exercises
by Learning at Home and School © 2026
Premier Publisher
Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: ot,grossMotorSkills,playSkills
Grades: 0
Description
This interactive deck features 10 fun, structured exercises designed specifically for Occupational Therapy sessions. Each card demonstrates an exercise and provides clear instructions, along with three tempo options to guide movement: Slow – 40 BPM for controlled, mindful practice Medium – 60 BPM for moderate effort and coordination Fast – 80 BPM for increased energy, endurance, and alertness Exercises included: Crab Walk Plank Standing Airplane Standing Squat Front Kick Power Lunge Air Punches Rolling March Crunches Candlestick How It Works View the exercise card and follow the instructions. Choose a tempo (slow, medium, fast). Perform the exercise to the beat. Repeat at different tempos to build control, endurance, and motor planning. OT Skills Targeted Core and upper/lower body strength Postural control and balance Motor planning and sequencing Graded movement and timing Coordination and bilateral integration Endurance and graded effort Self-regulation and attention through tempo pacing Great For ✔ OT gross motor sessions ✔ Classroom movement breaks ✔ Energy regulation and alertness practice ✔ Strength and posture development ✔ Motor planning and timing activities
Acknowledgements
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