Balance and coordination
Whether it's keeping their balance on a beam or handling a crayon to draw pictures, use props to help with these skills.
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49-Balance and coordination, cone run through
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11-Balance & Coordination, kicks on a ballet bar
In this video Sensei has the kids performing round kicks without putting their legs down while holding onto a ballet bar. If you don't use a ballet bar, a wall works well: anyplace that can assist in balance. TIP: Sensei took a knee to explain the kick to a student. It's a good idea to come down ...
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13-Balance & Coordination,5 kicks through the ring
Having the kids kick through the hoop while counting to 5. Let them hold onto your shoulder if they have difficulty with balance. And for the one who does his own thing, just keep him counting! TIP: Instead of correcting how he is doing his kicks, instead, concentrate on just one other thing; han...
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17-Balance & Coordination, catch the fish
Using a swimming pool toy that looks like a character from film, Sensei uses this for coordination drills. TIP: So many props for your Little Eagles® classes can be purchased at your local dollar store!
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19-Balance & Coordination, walk the belt
Sensei lays down a white belt and tells the kids to walk only on the belt like it was a balance beam. Pretend the mat is lava and they might get burned if they fall off! TIP: Using your own imagination helps them to use their's!
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4-Balance & Coordination,Noodles and knee kicks
Jumping over noodles with their feet together, knee kicks added in and then counting! TIP: When the kids make mistakes, let it go!
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46-Balance and coordination, bunny hop
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21-Balance & Coordination, noodle jump
Using the noodle as a moving target for kids to jump over with both feet when they can. Then an added station - punches on the target (an x-ray sheet).
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26- Balance & coordination, Ladder drills
Using a rope ladder laid out on the mat is a great obstacle course for kids! Give them different instructions each time they start over!
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27-Balance & coordination, jumping hoop
Using a hoola hoop to help with balance skills. As the hoop comes over the child they are told to jump out of it. This is a favorite - listen to the comment as the kids line up at the end! TIP: Hoola hoops are a great, inexpensive way to add color and fun to games and obstacle courses.
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45-Balance & coordination, rolls on the blow up mattress
This is always a hit! First balancing on the wobbly pads and then using all those muscles to roll really develops coordination!
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42-Balance & coordination, hoola hoop jumps
This short clip can keep toddlers busy for a while! It takes balance and coordination to jump with two legs together - and for these guys - a long distance!
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28-Balance & coordination, hoola hoop push
This is also great for teaching self-control. Kids are told to try to stay in the hoola hoop while each tries to push the other out. They are specifically told that the face is off limits-a good thing to be mindful of as they play with other children. TIP: Have the kids shake hands after each rou...
