Week 4 – Respect

Warm Up (Routine 4) – 5 Minutes
  • Jumping Joey’s: Gently hop down the mat.
  • Panther: Crawl down the mat while trying not to let your knees touch the floor.
  • Inch Worms: Walk your hands down the mat then walk your feet to your hands.
  • Flat Man’s: Swing your leg forward down the mat and face your body sideways when you land, then swing the other leg and you will face the other direction.
Mat Chat – 3-minutes (Includes Water Break)
  • Today we are going to work on RESPECT.
  • RESPECT means to be nice.

Here are three RESPECT tips that I want everyone to practice today:

1. Try not to be silly when showing respect. 2. Always smile when showing respect. 3. Look the other person in the eyes when showing respect.
Skill-Building Drills – 7 Minutes

Hit & Hug:

The students will practice their RESPECT skills by knowing when to hit and when to not.

Big Bow:

The students will practice their RESPECT skills by being able to practice hitting and showing respect by bowing after they finish.

You Go I Go:

The students will practice their RESPECT by holding a pad for a friend and then bowing to each other when the task is done.

Mess Up:

The students will practice their RESPECT by being able to clean up a mess that they have made.
Milestone Assessments – 5 Minutes

Practice Milestones.

  • 18 – 22 months: Will shake your hand while looking at you.
  • 22 – 28 months: Will bow while looking at you.
  • 28 – months and up: Will introduce themselves to you by saying “help, my name is __.”

See Milestone Chart:

View Mini SKILLZ Milestone Chart
Cool Down (Routine 4) – 5 Minutes
  • Crescent Moon: Reach your hands high to the ceiling then lean to one side and count to 5, then switch sides.
  • Rag Doll: While standing, lean over and hug your knees while counting to 10.
  • Lazy Cat: While sitting on your knees, lean over and reach your hands forward on the ground and count to 10.
  • Belly Buttons: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet touching the ground, then raise your belly in the air and count to 10.
Game – 3-minutes
  • 4 Corners w/Guardian
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End of Class Announcments:

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