Andrew Franck

LEI 4724

Activity: Indoor Bowling

Source: https://www.todaysparent.com/toddler/20-fun-indoor-games/
Equipment Needed: empty bottles or cans, ball, duct tape
Activity Description:
1. Create bowling lanes using duct tape to make and out of bounds and starting line.
2. Place 10 bottles or cans triangle shape at the end of the lane.
3. Begin bowling by taking the ball and rolling it down the lane to knock down the bottles
4. Each participant gets two tries to knock down the bottles
5. Points are calculated by the number of bottles knocked down
6. There is no time limit
7. Game ends when Participants have finished all the allowed sets
8. Sets depend on group size.
Leadership Considerations:
1. When working with participants who have spina bifida, the specialist should consider
the participants gait and mobility level. Participants who have spina bifida can
sometimes suffer from poor standing endurance and balance. Wheelchairs should be
provided or seating options to allow the participant to sit while conducting the activity.
People who have spina bifida also have weak muscle strength and range of motion.
Having assistance to help guide the activity and to assist participants to roll the ball, can
ensure the participants is getting full benefits from the activity.
2. When working with participants with down syndrome, vision impairments can hinder
them from participating in the activity. A couple of things that can be adapted is
moving the bottles closer and in range for them to strike. Another consideration is the
color of the ball, using bright colors can be useful for them to be able to locate the ball.
Bowling is a great activity for people with down syndrome it promotes social
integration by doing this activity in a group and possibly setting up teams to allow
communication.