2. Begin by walking at a natural pace, placing each foot on the taped line.
3. Walk naturally all the way around the taped line, one time.
4. Invite several children to follow you (4 - 5)
5. Help children space themselves apart (and keep spacing while they walk.)
6. Let this group walk around slowly and carefully with you.
7. When this group is finished, let them sit down. Invite new group of children. Repeat.
8. Continue to invite children as long as group is interested. (Remember that not everyone has to have a turn at this time.)
2. Begin to demonstrate by placing the heel of one foot directly in front of your other foot. The heel will touch the toes of the foot behind it.
3. Center your feet carefully as you walk.
4. Walk heel to toe all the way around one time.
5. Invite children as before. Continue as long as they are interested.
2. Bumping into another.
3. Falling over.
4. Talking while walking.
2. Maintaining spacing between classmates.
3. Walking as carefully as possible.
4. Walking slowly.
2. Walking with head held erect, and not looking at feet.
3. Carrying various objects. For example: a flag, the globe (small), 3 cubes of pink tower (1, 2, 3, or 1,3,6), glass of water, pitcher of water, bell, tray with pitchers, basket, or binomial cube.
4. Balance a bean bag on head white walking.
5. Music and walking:
a. Start with something simple (make up a tune and sing "We are walking on the line, all around the line." Change "we" to a child's name who is walking.
b. Another time use a song such as "The Rainbow Song", soft song, simple words and repetitive.
c. Use classical music to walk on the line.
6. Other large muscle movements on the line: marching use Soussa marches or similar music) jumping, hopping, running lightly on tip-toes, skipping and galloping. Vary music and try to keep beat as moving.