Pre- K Standards

Physical Development: 1.PK.1, 3.PK.1, 3.PK.2
Creative Expression/Visual Arts: 2.PK.4
Social Studies/Geography: G5.PK.1

Instructions

  1. Place colored sticky notes in the following pattern: Blue, Red, Blue.
  2. Place right foot on Blue sticky note, cross left foot on Red making an X with the legs.
  3. Repeat the pattern several times.
  4. Have child(ren) move all the way to the right and then return moving all the way back

Variation

Add music or a timer

Skills

  • Crossing the midline
Lindsay, A. 2020, Crossing my Feet, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, CM-2020-3045
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Annie Lindsay
Annie Lindsay
 

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