This will begin to develop dynamic balance. Using a skipping rope laid on the floor in a straight line, children must walk from one end to the other whilst keeping their balance. Play in pairs or create larger group game, measure and record times using a stopwatch and whiteboards. pillows, bean bags or blankets on the floor) that make the trunk work hard to maintain an upright position. Spots, rubber quoits, stopwatch, bean bag, large ball. The pincer grasp is needed in order to grasp a small item, pinch it between the index and thumb and bring it to the mouth. What activities can help improve balance and coordination Unstable surfaces: Walking over unstable surfaces (e.g. This grasp corresponds to the time a baby is beginning to feed themselves finger foods. Pincer grasp is a hand grasp that develops around the time a baby is 8-10 months old. Agility Games 30-35 mins Collect the Cones Spread as many cones/spots as the area will allow. Play lively music for the children to march along to. Each time you hold a pen or button your shirt, you’re using the pincer grasp. Resources: Bean Bags, Hoops (1 green, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 red), Markers Warm up 5 mins Circle Run-As last lesson but children march on the spot while waiting. Motor planning leads to the ability to carry out a motor skill automatically after enough practice., Pincer Grasp (?) The pincer grasp is the coordination of the index finger and thumb to hold an item.
Some of these muscles include the abdominal muscles, pelvic muscles, low-mid back muscles, and the hip muscles., Motor Planning (?) Motor planning is the ability to assess a motor activity, plan and organize how to carry out that motor activity, and finally implement motor skills to achieve that motor activity. Some of these muscles include the abdominal muscles, pelvic muscles, low-mid back muscles, and the hip muscles., Eye-Hand Coordination (?) Strengthening of the muscles that work on stabilizing the entire body. What paper plate games do you play More Outside Games to Play. Score points for landing on a paper plate. Skills: Balance (?) The ability to move or remain in a certain position without losing control or falling., Body Awareness (?) The sense and understanding of the location of the different body parts, as well as how they move., Core Strength (?) Strengthening of the muscles that work on stabilizing the entire body. Place a few paper plates on the ground at varying distances.