Special Moving Skills Include Use of Heel Walking to Make a HUGE Difference
In Balance and Brain Connections
while Developing Preschool Learning
Skill Development Task TWO:
Heel Walking...Strengthens Feet and Legs A Solid Base for Moving Skills
STEP BY STEP PROGRESSIONS
To work moving skills during kids play try this:
YOU can make a big difference in your youngster's body control during their play.
In a calm voice, ASK you child to:
- Place their feet parallel.
- Moving across the practice area [in a straight line], have the child walk on alternating heels.
- Lift the toes off the ground.
- The toes and forefoot should be kept OFF the floor.
- Knees will be STRAIGHT during the steps.
- The steps should be slow and deliberate.
- Helper Hint: Clap an easy rhythm to urge progress to finish area.
Note: Suggest the child uses there arms for balance while walking
TASK OBJECTIVE: FOOT & BALANCE This task will encrease strength and flexibility of the feet.
Teaching Hints for Turning Kids Play into Build Brain Time
- The senses will connect the muscles to the brain as the child strives to move well.
- Make sure that the practice times for this task are SHORT and happy!
- Check to make certain that the legs are l-o-n-g and knees straight.
- This exercise recruits the brain and ensures good muscle control.
Moving skills must be encouraged during kids play to make sure that preschool learning comes from fun times.
