In order to promote an orderly transition in and out of the classroom, students are invited to learn how to walk on the line. This activity can be a fun way for students to learn how to line up, balance, and walk carefully within the classroom environment.
Age
- 2.5 and Older
Category
Control of Movement
Grace and Courtesy
Prerequisites
None
Materials
- Circumference taped on the floor.
- Tape should be 1″ wide
- There may be a small circumference within for younger children.
Activity Area
- Designated circumference or red line on the classroom floor.
Language
- Line
- Head Up
- Eyes Up
- Balance
Points of Interest
- Keeping head up.
- Keeping eyes off the line.
- Keeping hands at side.
Control of Error
- The Line
Direct Aims
- To develop concentration.
- To develop coordination.
- To develop posture.
- To perfect walking.
- To develop linear control. (Vertical posture is good practice for clumsy young children or hyperactive children.)
Indirect Aims
- To develop a system for walking in and out of the classroom as a group.
Aditional Exercises
- Regular walking.
- Walking heel-to-toe.
- Walking with one flag. (Held in one hand, or with the base in two hands.)
- Walking with two flags.
- Walking with tray.
- Walking with a tray with a vessel on it.
- Walking with a vessel on a tray with water in it.
- Walking with a bell. (Do not let the bell ring.)
- Walking with a heavy object tied to the end of a string.
- Walking with a beanbag on your head.
- Walking with a book on your head.
- Walking with musical instruments.
- Walking with a glass of water on palm of hand.
Extensions
- Walking on various surfaces
- Walking on a person’s back
- Balance beam
- Steps
- Tight Rope
- Ballet
- Skiing
- Skating
- Skateboarding
Course Content
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- 1 Lesson
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