Name of Activity: Balancing Act!
Purpose of Activity: To demonstrate body management skills specific to balance with and without the use of apparatus.
Prerequisites: Prior lessons on body management skills.
Suggested Grade Level: K-2
Materials Needed: Variety of cones, Pencil for each student, Balancing Act Checklist for each student, 3-4 peacock feathers (or 3-4 plastic bats), 3-4 15’ heavy marine ropes, 6-8 individual mats, 15 polyspots, balance beam, 3-4 pool noodles, 3-4 beanbags. (Peacock feathers can be found in craft stores, marine ropes can be found in hardware stores)
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