ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The focus of the physical education program is to develop fundamental gross-motor skills (such as jumping, skipping, throwing, catching, and kicking) and then to integrate those skills into a noncompetitive sports-oriented setting.

YOGA

At Parkside, the yoga program provides tools for students to gain personal control and self-regulation while having fun developing strength, balance, and flexibility. Students improve breathing control, learn to decrease body tension and discover their physical boundaries. In this way, yoga complements all areas of academic life including language therapy and counseling. Our movement program continues in the classrooms and in the music and drama room. Throughout the school, teachers make extensive use of guided movement routines and exercises, incorporating breathing and movements from yoga. The work of our Occupational Therapy team extends, informs and focuses all of these efforts for your child's benefit.

OUTDOOR PLAY

Outdoor play offers a variety of developmental benefits for children, helping them hone cognitive skills by way of sensory features, or equipment that stimulates children’s auditory, tactile or visual senses. Whenever possible, classes utilize our school’s back yard, complete with a climbing wall, and our 3rd floor play terrace for structured games and activities that create opportunities for students to solve problems and practice their critical thinking skills.