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The document discusses the importance of balance and flexibility activities for children's physical development, highlighting four key activities: Freeze Dance, Tiyakad (Stilt Walking), Basic Gymnastics, and Yoga for Kids. These activities promote fitness, coordination, and body awareness while making learning fun and engaging. The overall goal is to help children develop essential life skills, prevent injuries, and foster a lifelong interest in physical activity.

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The document discusses the importance of balance and flexibility activities for children's physical development, highlighting four key activities: Freeze Dance, Tiyakad (Stilt Walking), Basic Gymnastics, and Yoga for Kids. These activities promote fitness, coordination, and body awareness while making learning fun and engaging. The overall goal is to help children develop essential life skills, prevent injuries, and foster a lifelong interest in physical activity.

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Balance and flexibility are essential for children's Can be turned into a relay competition, where teams

physical development as they help improve body must complete movements one after another.
control, coordination, and movement efficiency. These
activities not only promote fitness but also make 4. Yoga for Kids
learning fun and engaging. Yoga is a low-impact activity that helps children
develop flexibility, strength, and relaxation skills.
I will be introducing four activities, explaining their
steps, mechanics, benefits, and examples of how they ✅ Suited for: Enhancing focus and mindfulness,
can be applied. Improving posture and flexibility, Reducing stress
and anxiety
1. Freeze Dance
Freeze Dance is a fun and engaging game where Examples: Tree Pose, Cobra Pose, Butterfly Pose
children dance to music and must freeze in place when
the music stops. 🎯 Example Application:
Can be used as a cool-down exercise after intense
✅ Suited for:Improving balance, flexibility, and activities. Helps students relax before or after a stressful
reaction time, Developing listening skills and body class.
control, Encouraging creativity through movement
Conclusion
🎯 Example Application: In summary, balance and flexibility activities are
This game can be used as a warm-up exercise in PE important in helping young children improve movement
classes.Teachers can add challenges, such as freezing in control, coordination, and overall fitness.
specific poses (e.g., like a tree or an animal).
We discussed four key activities:
2. Tiyakad (Stilt Walking) Freeze Dance – Enhances reaction time, balance, and
Tiyakad, or stilt walking, is a traditional Filipino game creativity.
where players walk on tall stilts, requiring them to Tiyakad (Stilt Walking) – Develops stability, leg
maintain balance and coordination. strength, and cultural appreciation.
Basic Gymnastics – Improves posture, flexibility, and
✅ Suited for: Developing leg strength and stability, strength.
Enhancing focus and coordination, Introducing Yoga for Kids – Promotes relaxation, mindfulness, and
Filipino traditional games body awareness.

📌 How to Play: Teaching balance and flexibility in Grades 1-3 is crucial


Each player is given a pair of stilts (which can be for young learners because it helps them develop
bamboo stilts or tin cans with strings). fundamental physical skills that support overall growth,
Players step onto the stilts, holding onto the support coordination, and well-being. Here’s why this quarter is
ropes for stability. important for children:
The objective is to walk a certain distance without
falling. 11️⃣Builds Strong Foundations for Movement
✅ Balance and flexibility are the building blocks of
🎯 Example Application: physical activities.
Can be incorporated into cultural or sports festivals. ✅ Helps children move gracefully, safely, and
Teachers can organize relay races using stilts. efficiently in sports and daily activities.
✅ Prepares them for more advanced skills like running,
3. Basic Gymnastics jumping, and team sports.
Basic gymnastics includes simple movements that help
children develop flexibility, body control, and 🎯 Example: A child who learns to balance well in
coordination. Freeze Dance will find it easier to control movements in
sports like soccer or gymnastics.
✅ Suited for: Improving posture, flexibility, and
strength, Preparing children for more advanced physical 2️⃣Prevents Injuries and Improves Posture
activities, Enhancing self-discipline and concentration ✅ Teaching balance and flexibility reduces the risk of
falls and injuries by improving body control.
Examples: Forward Roll, Balancing on One Leg, ✅ Encourages good posture, which helps in sitting,
Cartwheel (for older kids) standing, and walking properly.
✅ Flexibility keeps muscles and joints strong,
🎯 Example Application: preventing stiffness and discomfort.
Used in PE classes as part of flexibility training.
🎯 Example: Yoga for Kids helps stretch muscles,
making children less prone to muscle cramps and
injuries during play.

3️⃣Enhances Focus, Coordination, and Brain


Development
✅ Activities like Tiyakad (Stilt Walking) and
Gymnastics require concentration and coordination,
which improve a child’s brain function.
✅ Helps develop body awareness—children learn how
their body moves and reacts to different positions.

🎯 Example: A child learning to balance on one foot in


Basic Gymnastics improves focus, which can also help
them concentrate in class!

4️⃣Boosts Confidence and Social Skills


✅ Children feel a sense of achievement when they
successfully complete balance and flexibility
challenges.
✅ Group activities promote teamwork, cooperation, and
communication.
✅ Encourages self-expression through movement and
dance.

🎯 Example: A child who participates in Freeze Dance


learns to be more comfortable moving in front of others,
boosting self-confidence.

5️⃣Makes PE More Fun and Engaging!


✅ Balance and flexibility activities turn exercise into
play, making PE exciting rather than a chore.
✅ Encourages lifelong fitness habits—kids who enjoy
these activities are more likely to stay active as they
grow.

🎯 Example: A child who loves Freeze Dance may


develop an interest in dancing, martial arts, or other
movement-based sports later on.

🌟 Final Thoughts 🌟
Teaching balance and flexibility in Quarter 2 is not just
about improving physical skills—it’s about shaping
healthy, confident, and active individuals. By making
these activities fun and engaging, we help children
develop essential life skills, prevent injuries, and enjoy
movement, setting the foundation for an active and
healthy lifestyle!

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