After this lesson children will have:
Demonstrate balances to children if they are unsure of the correct technique. Some balances may be difficult for adults to demonstrate. If there is a balance that you are unable to demonstrate, choose a different balancing activity.
Children should spread out so they are in their own space. Demonstrate the different balances and instruct children to hold the balance for at least ten seconds. Challenge children by instructing them to hold the balance for longer periods of time.
Front support (push-up position)
Side support (one arm, one foot or knee)
Back support (opposite of push-up position)
One leg (arms out to the side, one foot resting on the side of supporting leg)
Balance on one knee (alternate leg straight and arms to side, lean forward, with a straight back)
Superman (on tummy, lift shoulders and arms and legs off the ground, so as to balance on stomach. Hold for no longer than 2–3 seconds. Repeat.)
V-Seat (sit on floor, hug knees, then lift feet and arms up to balance on bottom)
Read From Head to Toe, by Eric Carle.
Have children perform the activities described in the book.
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.