Where, When, and What of Movement Sessions

Test 1

How to make do with smaller spaces

* Gym is ideal
* Circle time can work if there are no other options
* Move furniture
* Locomotor movement in circle instead of across room
* 1/2 students be the audience while the rest do the activity
* NO concrete or cement
* Limit distractions, take safety precautions

Best Times

* Same time each day/week
* The children need to have a sense of predictability
* Already have a group activity time (circle time)
* Before or after quiet time
* Complete 45 min. at beginning of week and 20 min. the rest of the week
* Do 4 and 5 20 min. sessions a day 4x

Attire

* Unrestrictive clothing

No Shoes? Bare Feet?

bare feet if allowed

Pro: children can feel movement

Con: Injury, not sanitary

Equipment

* The body
* Balls (variety of sizes, weights)
* Hoops (24 in. flat ones last longer)
* Beanbags
* Ribbons
* Scarves
* Rhythm sticks (12-18 in. long 1/2-1 inc diameter)
* Parachutes
* Jump ropes
* Exercise balls
* Balance beam
* mats