- Definition
Specialized equipment refers to modified tools or materials that help children with different needs participate in activities, like balls that are easier to see, feel, or hear.
A ball with a bell inside is specialized equipment that helps a child track it with their ears.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Specialized equipment is like using floaties in the pool to help someone join in the swimming fun.
Ask your child: How could we change this ball to make it easier to catch?
Common mix-up: Kids might think this equipment gives an unfair advantage. The real goal is to adapt the game so everyone has a fair chance to participate.
Examples
- Using a larger, lighter ball to make catching easier.
- Lowering a basketball net so everyone has a chance to score a basket.
- Using brightly coloured pylons to make a running path easier to see.
specialized equipment is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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