Ways to Stimulate Body Awareness

Here are some ways to stimulate body awareness by using proprioceptive input while at home:

• Animal walks: Frog jump, bunny hop, snake slither, sideways monkey jumps, duck walk, bear walk, donkey kicks, penguin walk.

• Wheelbarrow walks

• Tug of war

• Hopscotch

• Heavy marching

• Jumping (two foot takeoff and landing)

• Hopping (one leg, then other leg)

• Zoom ball

• Crawling under couch cushions

• Jumping on a small trampoline

• Jumping and crashing on the bed

• Playing in a body sock

• Vacuuming

• Moving furniture

• Carrying books from one room to another

• Help wash windows, tabletop, etc

• Carrying, sorting, folding laundry

• Make a “sandwich” by firmly pressing on your child’s arms, legs, and back with pillows

• Make a “burrito” by rolling them up in a blanket

• Push a stroller or cart filled with weighted objects like groceries

• Wear a backpack filled with toyd