Balancing on One Foot

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Objective

I can balance on one foot.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To start balancing on one foot, stand up tall with your feet close together, and look straight ahead at something that is not moving.

  2. 2

    When you slowly pick up one foot, you can bend your knee and keep your back straight, and it's okay if your body wobbles a little.

  3. 3

    If balancing feels too hard at first, you can hold onto a wall or a sturdy chair, and practice will help you get better.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

3 questions

1

What is the first thing you should do with your feet when you are getting ready to balance on one foot?

2

Which of these actions helps you stay steady when you are trying to balance?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the reading passage, describe three important steps you would take to help yourself balance on one foot.

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