Page 36 - Perceptual skills development

TORSO TWISTS

• Build your 6 bricks into a strong cube.
• Stand back to back with a partner and use 1
cube.
• When the teacher says “Go”, the child with the
cube (in both hands) turns his / her torso to
pass the brick to the partner behind, who then
turns his / her torso to receive the brick.
• That child then turns to the other side to pass
the brick back and the child receiving, twists to
that side to collect the brick.

Q: How many times can you pass the brick
without dropping it? (Allow a certain amount
of time, and then stop. Check each pair’s
score.)
Q: Who has the highest score? Lowest score?
Same score?
Q: Can you do it 50 x?

• Repeat the exercise, sitting cross-legged. Only
the torso may move. TRAFFIC

LIGHTS

• Children go outside to the play area.
• Teacher holds up a green brick - signal for
children to move around.
• Teacher holds up a yellow brick - children
walk / run on the spot.
• Teacher holds up red brick - children freeze
in whatever position they are.

Q: How long can you
hold that position?

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