GM.B.120 BALANCES ON PREFERRED FOOT FOR 5 SECONDS

This is an extension of GM.B.97 (stands on one foot for 3 seconds). At the earlier level, the child was required to stand on each foot for 3 seconds. For this harder skill, she needs to demonstrate her ability on her preferred foot only.

How to Assess

Method: Ask your child to stand on one foot and count to 5. Score plus if your child can stand on her preferred foot for 5 seconds.

How to Teach

Continue on from GM.B.97 until your child can stand on at least one of her feet for 5 seconds.

Most children have preferred side, where they find balancing easier, but do not neglect the other side!