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Epic Kinesthetic: Coordination Exercises for Balance, Midline Crossing & Rhythm

A weekly movement class where students develop hand-eye coordination, visual tracking and auditory processing through fun exercises using racquetballs & beanbags. [brain gym, juggling, dyslexia, focus, workout, bal a vis x, circus, Waldorf]
WONDERSTAND by Ms. Karin
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

🌟 This is a lively movement class which helps children develop their spatial awareness, visual tracking and left-right coordination in a fun way. The learners will cross the midline, follow the rhythmic movement of balls, and engage their entire body from the tips of their fingers to their toes. The activities have a wide range of benefits for children of all ages and abilities. 

🤹‍♀️ Following a warm-up game, each class will recite a short poem and conduct movements in unison. The children will then practice specific coordination exercises using racquetballs and beanbags. They will hold poses which require balance and focus as a way to practice stillness. The class will close with a moment of self-reflection in a sharing circle. 

🔴 MATERIALS: Learners need to have two racquetballs and two scarves to fully benefit from this class. Bean bags are also helpful (See supply list below). During their first session, they could use two soft plastic bags (approx. 20x20 cm) instead of scarves.

The learner should also have a suitable space to perform exercises standing before the camera. The floor should allow the racquetball to bounce evenly with its distinctive sound. The beanbags should fit into each child’s hand comfortably. Without the adequate materials, the child could get frustrated.

🖐 To join this class, students should be able to throw and catch a beanbag, and bounce and catch a racquetball in one hand.

👁️ EXTRA: I will provide videos of exercises which will allow a parent or sibling to work with the student after class. 

⏰ SCHEDULING: 
This is an “ongoing” class. Students can sign up anytime and participate week by week. 
If you don’t see a suitable time, please message me. 
Click "Follow" on my teacher profile to find out new time slots as they become available.

👓 AGE: If your learner is not in the age range mentioned, please tell me about her background and why the class might be a good fit.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
It is important to have an open space where children are not at risk of hitting their head when bending down to pick up a ball which is rolling away from them. Using proper footwear would prevent children from hitting their toes against furniture in the room.
Supply List
- 2 or 3 racquetballs
- 2 or 3 scarves (light material that will float in the air )
- 2 or 3 bean bags or hacky sacks to throw and catch in one hand
- appropriate space to move while staying on camera; 
   -- without sharp corners
  -- an even floor which allows for bouncing of the racquetballs
- water to stay hydrated
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ms. Karin
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Karin
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Queen's University
Ms. Karin
In Waldorf schools, mornings generally start with movement and coordination exercises to liven up the children, and help them feel present in mind and body. As a certified Waldorf teacher, I try to include movement in all of my classes because I have seen firsthand how it benefits children. I also know from personal experience that fun activities such as juggling, poi spinning and hula-hooping ameliorate one’s focus and mood. 

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$10

weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-6 learners per class

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