Body Control Develops Preschool Learning
As Exercise for Kids
Often Is Simply Educational Games for Kids
Skill Development Task ONE: CLIMBING
Exercise for Kids Includes: Climbing...It Builds Body Control
STEP BY STEP PROGRESSIONS
To work on body control during kids play try this:
YOU can make a big difference in your youngster's body control during their play.
Find a safe climbing wall or playground station that will provide a climbing challenge.
- You, the helper, should be very near the child at the start.
- Discussgoalto move their bodyupwards..
- Give a slight lift to begin actions.
- Shadow the child's upward movement.
- FollowALL all the way UP
- REST at TOP or return to start.
- HELPER HINT: Never leave.
- Keep hands on during first few attempts.
- Repeat if strength allows.
Note: Grasping well with hands and pulling body weight upwards will help the child tremendously!
TASK OBJECTIVE: HAND & FOOT USE & Body Control While in Motion. This task will allow the child to explore and develop control over movement and body control. Arm strength is promoted.
Teaching Hints for Turning Kids Play into Build Brain Time
- The senses will connect the muscles to the brain as the child strives to maintain their balance.
- Make sure that the practice times for this task are SHORT and happy!
- Check to make certain that the toes are touching as well as the heels touching each other.
- This contact recruits the brain and ensures good muscle control.
