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Balancing Act

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD), Physical Development and Motor Skills (PDM)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CP3.4b, PDM5.3a, PDM5.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    36-48 months, 48-60 months

Tape lines in varying directions on the floor. Have the children try to “balance” on it with their hands out as they walk along the tape. You can even place stuff ed animal alligators on the floor to play a game of “Don't Fall In.” This could be done in large group.