Difference between revisions of "Walking on the Line"
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#Show the children how to place their whole foot on the line; heel first and walk slowly along it.<br> | #Show the children how to place their whole foot on the line; heel first and walk slowly along it.<br> | ||
| − | #Instruct the children to carefully walk on the line. | + | #Instruct the children to carefully walk on the line. |
| − | #Play a soft background music. | + | #Play a soft background music. |
| − | #For further control of movement place a selection of objects on a table in the center of the ellipse (flags, beads, a cup, etc). | + | #For further control of movement place a selection of objects on a table in the center of the ellipse (flags, beads, a cup, etc). |
| − | #Encourage the children to pick an object and hold it in front of them, keeping it as still as possible. | + | #Encourage the children to pick an object and hold it in front of them, keeping it as still as possible. |
| − | #As their skill develops, allow the children to hold an object in each hand. | + | #As their skill develops, allow the children to hold an object in each hand. |
#Increase the difficulty by adding water to the cup, a bell, etc. | #Increase the difficulty by adding water to the cup, a bell, etc. | ||
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=== Variation === | === Variation === | ||
Revision as of 23:54, 8 October 2009
Contents
Age
3-6.
Materials
Preparation
Make a shape using electrical tape resembling an ellipse. (There should be one meter clearance on each side of the tape)
Presentation
- Show the children how to place their whole foot on the line; heel first and walk slowly along it.
- Instruct the children to carefully walk on the line.
- Play a soft background music.
- For further control of movement place a selection of objects on a table in the center of the ellipse (flags, beads, a cup, etc).
- Encourage the children to pick an object and hold it in front of them, keeping it as still as possible.
- As their skill develops, allow the children to hold an object in each hand.
- Increase the difficulty by adding water to the cup, a bell, etc.
Control Of Error
The ellipse.
Points Of Interest
Purpose
- To practice fine motor skills.
Variation
Links
Handouts/Attachments
