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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Body Movement and Balance
Related Episode: The Balancing Act
Subjects/Skills: Emotional Development
Materials Needed:
No materials needed
Directions:
Give your child an opportunity to practice his balance by asking him to copy different positions that you do. For example, you might get into a low position by putting both hands on the floor and lifting one leg up. Ask your child if he can copy what you do.
Get into a stork position by standing on one leg and bending the other leg up. Have your child copy that shape.
Get into a bent position by leaning over as far as you can to the right with your arms overhead. Encourage your child to try that position, too. See how far you can go without losing your balance.
Finally, sit on the floor with your hands behind and knees bent, and make a table with your torso. Ask your child to copy the position. Then try doing it with one leg up!
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