TIME SAVING TIPS

We have welcomed in November and the start of our third month of school. You have been working hard on the Balance Beam for a while. It is time to level up!
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In the program guides, a fun suggestion for the Balance Beam is to place an item on the beam or line for students to step over as they move forward with heel-to-toe steps. Look around your classroom and see what you have laying around for this idea.

​A water cup and a playground ball were handy in this classroom. Take a look at how quickly these objects transformed and challenged the balance skill level with this class of five and six year olds.

Working on balance is huge for teaching the body the endurance and stamina needed for sitting still and comfortable at their tables or desks. Balance builds confidence and aid in self-regulation. As you see your students successfully moving across the Balance Beam, add in challenges like this to keep the activity fun, engaging, and challenging.

References: 

• S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K CORE Program Guide pages 40-41
• S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum Guide page 51