May
Recreation and Leisure
“Recreation and Leisure focuses on the development of knowledge, interests, behaviors, and skills that allow individuals to participate in a healthy level of physical activity and enjoy fun and relaxing activities in their free time.” (ECC Essentials, Chapter 10)
I can participate in sports/hobbies/fitness that improve my overall health and connect me with peers. How will we get there?
Know. Understand. Do. A framework to guide learning activities. Know (K): Tends to be binary. Either you know it or you don’t. Examples: Facts & Dates, Definitions, People & Places Understand (U): Is a continuum; from novice to advanced. Examples: Big Ideas, Essential Questions, Generalizations Do (D): Show they understand and the application of skills/content Resources
Camp Abilities – Instructional Materials
https://www.campabilities.org/instructional-materials.html
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes – Get Involved
https://www.usaba.org/membership/get-involved/
64 oz Games Store – Accessibility Kits for Games
http://www.64ouncegames.com/
To submit to the monthly ECC Challenge: Complete activities and experiences featured in this month’s ECC Challenge.
Complete the Google Form on the TVI Portal OR email this worksheet and a photo to
OutreachECC@mdschblind.org
.
The student and teacher will be entered into this month’s raffle!
Tell us what you KUD!
May
Student name: Teacher name: Vocabulary Recreation
Leisure
Hobby
Fitness/exercise
Sport
K: Can the student define these words? ☐ U: Can the student explain the relationships between these words and their overall health and wellness? ☐ D: Can the student use these words in conversation/writing or teach/share with someone? ☐ Objects/Materials
Adapted sports equipment
Adapted games
Fitness apps
Various hobby projects/crafts
K: Can the student tell you what these are or how they are used? ☐ U: Can the student show you how to use these objects? ☐ D: Can the student use these objects to engage with their peers? ☐ Concepts/Activities: Use to teach words, objects and concepts
K: Create a list of the sports/hobbies/exercises the student currently participates in and ones they want to learn more about. ☐ U: Research a new sport/hobby/exercise and determine if this would be a good fit for them to participate in or adapt. ☐ D: Develop or practice a skill needed for a sport, game, or craft. ☐ Experiences: Connect words, objects, and activities to everyday experiences
Evaluate your personal fitness level and create a plan for improvement
Attend a new club or sign up for a class to learn a new hobby
Watch a “how to” video and complete a project
Adapt a current game or activity to make it more accessible for you to play
Create/invent a game or activity that you can participate in with your family or peers
