Skill:
SHARING
Drill:
Little Step, Big Step
Equipment needed:
6-8 Poly Spots per student
Instructors needed:
1 per every 2 students
Description:
Students will work on their STEPPING and balance by taking both big and little steps.
Step 1
Have the students and guardians sit with each other.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
For each line, place 2 dots close together, and then a few inches away, place another 2 dots spaced close together.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
Students will stand with both feet on the first spot
The student will step to the next spot avoiding stepping on the space between the spots.
Guardians will help students while they’re taking their steps and call out whether it is a big step or a little step they are taking.
Challenge students by placing the spots further away
Step 4 – Takeaways:
Guardians will encourage students to step all by themselves
Cheer on the students when they’re able to step only on the spots
Be patient if children fall. Encourage them to try again without falling.
Step 5
Continue as many times as you can until time is called.
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