Skill: THINKING
Drill: Count Your Kicks
Equipment needed: 1 smallpad per guardian
Instructors needed: Multiple to Monitor
Description: Students will work on their THINKING by practicing their counting and kicking at the same time.
Step 1
Have guardians spread out with their ninjas so that each pair has space
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
Review how to kick and give each guardian a pad
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • Guardians will give their students a number 1-10
  • Students will perform that many kicks while counting.
  • If you have difficulty, give your ninja a quick hint.
  • Once you do all your kicks, use another number.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Encourage your ninja to count when they kick
  • Cheer on the students as they kick
  • Be patient while the learn to count
Step 5
  • Continue for multiple rounds.
 
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