At P.G. Chambers School, our recess groups give preschool, elementary, and middle-school students opportunities to move, play, and connect with friends.
Groups are designed around students’ abilities and interests, encouraging them to practice mobility skills while exploring new ways to socialize.
From fun with colors and apple-picking adventures to friendly races and snowy play, these theme-based recess groups bring real-life experiences to life through laughter, movement, and teamwork!
Wheelz in Motion Recess Group
🌈 Finding the Rainbow
Students searched high and low for colorful treasures around the room, then worked together with adult support to sort them into a rainbow. With switches and joysticks, they practiced stop/go and left/right commands to move their chairs: teamwork, color fun, and movement all in one! See students in action in the photo above!
🍎 Apple Picking
Hands-on learning in action! Students enjoyed an apple-picking adventure, using adapted PVC shovels to collect apples while practicing turning and movement skills. They had so much fun combining physical activity with learning goals!
Preschool Recess Group
🏎️ Ready, Set, Go!
Students raced Matchbox cars, practicing stop/go directions, taking turns, and moving in and out of play spaces. They had a blast exploring movement, waiting, and playing together!
🕸️ With Play Comes Great Friendship
Students shared a Spiderman toy, showing curiosity about one another and learning the joy of connection through shared play.
☃️ Snowball Fight
Students enjoyed a snowball fight experience, moving outside their chairs to explore gravity, movement, and connection with friends.
“Ready, Set, Play! Students Learn Mobility Skills During Recess With Friends”
Author: Karin Smith, Director of Physical Therapy at P.G. Chambers School
Date: December 4th, 2025
P.G. Chambers School is a leader in the education and development of children with disabilities. Based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, we serve 900 children annually through exceptional education and therapy services across our Early Intervention, School, and Community Services programs.
