Game Description:
Little ones love walking across balance beams!
Objective:
Walk across the balance beam.
Game Rules:
Set up the balance beam by laying out the blocks down. Start by having the children sitting down and send them one at a time to walk across the balance beam, wait about 5 seconds before sending the next child.
Saftey Considerations:
Stagger sending the children on the balance beam or blocks. If using a beam place mats down.
Adaptations (optional):
If you have a large group, add hoops to the end for children to jump through before getting back in line or a rope that they have to walk across.
Progression (optional):
To make the block beam more difficult set them up so they are not touching and they must step from block to block.
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Age:
2 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
2 Leaders
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Balance
Coordination
