Help kids build strength, stability, balance, and confidence with this engaging set of Weight Bearing and Weight Shifting Activity Ideas Task Cards. Designed specifically for kids, this resource includes 14 activity ideas and 18 task cards that make it easy to incorporate functional movement into therapy sessions, physical education classes, home programs, motor stations, and more.
Finding age-appropriate movement activities for teens can be difficult. This set provides practical, real-world movement opportunities that support strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness while keeping students engaged and motivated.
The Functional Advantage
Weight bearing and weight shifting are foundational skills that support everyday movement. These activities help kids improve postural control, balance reactions, core strength, and overall movement efficiency. Whether stepping, reaching, or maintaining stability during dynamic tasks, these skills directly translate to greater independence and confidence in daily life.
Perfect For
Settings:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physical Education
- Adapted Physical Education
- School-Based Therapy
- Home Programs
Uses:
- Motor Stations
- Strength and Balance Circuits
- Home Exercise Programs
- Movement Breaks
- Summer Programming
Goals:
- Weight Bearing
- Weight Shifting
- Core Stability
- Dynamic Balance
- Postural Control
- Motor Planning
- Proprioceptive Development
- Functional Strength
What’s Included
14 Weight Bearing & Weight Shifting Activity Ideas
- Practical movement activities that can be used across a variety of settings and ability levels.
18 Task Cards
- Visual activity cards featuring functional movement challenges that encourage weight shifts, stability, and controlled movement.
Full-Page Printables
- Larger-format versions for demonstrations, group instruction, and visual supports.
Product Details
- 18 Task Cards
- 14 Activity Ideas
- Downloadable PDF Format
Give your kids the tools they need to develop stronger movement patterns, better balance, and greater independence through purposeful weight bearing and weight shifting activities that connect directly to real-world function.
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