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Kevin Sheldon

LEI 4724
Activity 4
Activity Title: Musical Chairs
Source:
Equipment: Chairs, music
Description of Activity: In this activity, a line of chairs will be presented to the participants. The
chairs should be lined up rail to rail (shoulder to shoulder), however, they should be lined in an
in-and-out alternating fashion (For example, one chair facing north, next chair facing south, next
chair facing north, etc.). The participants will then be asked to sit in the chairs given to ensure
that everyone but one participant has a chair to sit in. The therapist will ask all the participants to
stand up out of the chair when music is heard and to find a chair to sit down in when the music
stops. The clients will be instructed to go around the chairs in clockwise motion when the music
is present. As each round goes by, 1 chair should be removed to continue eliminating the
participants until there is a winner. The objective of this game is to provide the participants
with a game in a fun, social environment that involves physical activity. The activity also hones
in on the importance of sportsmanship, reaction/ attention to detail, patience, and the dynamic
between coping (socially and internally) with winning, as well as, losing.
Leadership considerations: This activity works best in middle-to-larger size groups but can also
be played with smaller groups (5-30 participants). The game can be played indoors or outdoors,
however, it is important (1) to have even-flooring, (2) to have a space large enough to
accommodate the line of chairs and allow the participants to move around them, and (3) that the
music projected, can be heard throughout the space (so everyone can listen for the ques). The
therapist should instructor the participants to closely focus on the music in order to raise their
chances for success. The therapist may also like to encourage the clients to dance with the music
and even require them to perform a series of different motor skills (hopping, skipping, lunging,
creeping, tip-toeing, etc.) in substitute to just walking. To ensure integrity towards the game, the
therapist should continually monitor to see if any participant is skipping the other clients,
stealing chairs, pushing, etc. As an added motivation, the therapist may want to elect the winner
to be in charge of the next rounds music, as the game DJ or musical leader.
Adaptations:
Clients who have physical impairments and use wheelchairs: To accommodate individuals who
use wheelchairs/ power chairs, it is imperative to keep spacing in mind; having enough room to
maneuver a wheelchair. A great adaptation to this game is having another staff member (or
therapist) aid the participant in guiding the wheelchair (upon approval) if he/she finds difficulty
with keeping up with the pace of the activity. Another alternative that is extremely beneficial is
adapting the game to where the participant is only required to occupy the space in front of the
chair instead of having to sit in the chair itself. Perhaps a hand on the chair will signal the action
of the participant occupying the chair. Because the chairs are facing alternate sides, it provides
no advantage (and gives equal opportunity) to any of the participants.

Clients who have hearing impairments: A great adaptation for this population is to use lights as a
signal (versus music). The name of the game can be changed accordingly to accommodate, such
as lightning chairs or any other name to stay sensitive towards this population. When lights are
off, the clients are asked to find a chair; when the lights are on, the clients are asked to move
around the aligned chairs. Of course with this adaptation, it is best to play indoors and ideally in
the daytime so each participant can be able to see their surroundings when the lights are turned
on. If this population is in an inclusion population, a blend of the original game (musical chairs)
and the modified game (lightning chairs) would be perfect. To do this, two sets of lights should
be present (or perhaps a common, classroom traffic light lamp). On greenlight, the participants
move around, on red light the participants find a chair to sit in.

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