Movement Circuit
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Balance

An adult paused with both feet supported on a low narrow timber

Start here

Cross the easiest element without touching the ground. Pause once until completely still before continuing.

Easier
  1. Choose the lowest, widest element.

    Choose the lowest, widest element.

  2. Step on, pause, then step back off instead of crossing.

    Step on, pause, then step back off instead of crossing.

  3. Follow the element's line on the grass, pausing once on one foot.

    Follow the element's line on the grass, pausing once on one foot.

Harder
  1. Choose a narrower, rounder, or higher element.

    Choose a narrower, rounder, or higher element.

  2. Pause twice, including once with one foot raised.

    Pause twice, including once with one foot raised.

  3. Cross backward.

    Cross backward.

Vary it
  1. Change where you pause on each crossing.

    Change where you pause on each crossing.

  2. Look to one side or reach toward a partner while paused.

    Look to one side or reach toward a partner while paused.

Together
Two partners crossing a low timber in single file while holding the same soft object

Partners cross in single file while both holding the same soft object.

Other ideas

  1. Cross sideways.

    Cross sideways.

  2. Turn around midway and continue.

    Turn around midway and continue.

  3. Step across a small gap between two elements.

    Step across a small gap between two elements.