Move and Groove
Today, we're diving into the exciting universe of movement. You have a variety of different ways you can move from one place to another place. Did you know that how we move can be like a magical dance? (For adults: these movements support all sorts of fun activities and games). Let's put on our adventure shoes and discover the incredible impact of awareness on our movements!
Locomotor Marvels: Crawling, Skipping, Hopping, and More!
Imagine you're in a land where you can move from one point to another in cool ways. You can crawl like a sneaky cat, skip side to side like a happy kangaroo, hop like a bunny, roll like a rolling ball, and leap like a superhero! Moving around is a big part of our fun adventures!
Cultural Connections: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Games
There are special games played by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people that are really fun and help us learn. These games teach us how to move in ways that can be useful and joyful. Let's play and learn together!
Non-Locomotor Wonders: Balancing, Twisting, Bending
We can also move without going anywhere! We can balance like a flamingo, twist like a spinning top, and bend like a flexible tree in the wind. This is how we dance and express ourselves right where we are! Try these:
Balance like a tightrope walker
Twist like a swirling tornado
Bend from side to side like a flexible gymnast
Object-Handling Heroes: Sending, Receiving, Retaining
We can also be super good at handling and controlling objects! We can send objects flying with powerful pushes, throws, and kicks. When someone tosses something our way, we become masters at catching it with style. And for the ultimate challenge, we hold objects, for example trapping a spider to release safely outside or carrying several books in your hands. It's like having a magical touch with everything we handle!
Putting It All Together: The Dance of Movement Awareness
Moving is like creating a beautiful dance. We use certain moves to go places, other moves to dance on the spot, and our hands to play with objects. Every move we make is a part of our special dance!
Time to Shine: Showcasing Our Skills!
Now it's your turn to show your amazing moves! Crawl, dance, play games, and then handle objects like the super movers you are. Remember, your moves are like painting a big, beautiful picture full of fun and happiness! And, they are your moves, no one else's.
Let's start moving and grooving in the amazing world of moving magic!