26- Balance & coordination, Ladder drills
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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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28-Balance & coordination, hoola hoop...
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...
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29-Focus & self control, counting
Having the kids sit in a karate seiza position (see video #24) gives the kids clear directions how to be seated so they can focus on the teacher. A simple counting chart can be used over and over again.
