Lessons

Level 2 Lesson 1: Criss Cross and Noodling the Movement

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: What Is Crossing the Midline?

Topic 3: What Does It Look Like and Why Is It Important for the Classroom?

Topic 4: What Is Motor Planning?

Topic 5: What Does Motor Planning Look Like and How Do We Strengthen It?

Topic 6: Wrap-Up

Topic 7: Reading & References

Lesson 1 Quiz: Crossing the Midline and Motor Planning

Level 2 Lesson 2: I Hear Ya and I See Ya!

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Language & Auditory Awareness

Topic 3: Visual Awareness

Topic 4: How Do They Transfer to the Classroom & How Can We Strengthen Them?

Topic 5: Wrap-Up

Topic 6: Reading & References

Lesson 2 Quiz: Visual and Auditory Awareness

Level 2 Lesson 3: Where Am I & How Much of Me Is There?

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: What Is Body Awareness?

Topic 3: What Does Poor Body Awareness Look Like & How Can I Help?

Topic 4: What is Spatial Awareness?

Topic 5: What Does Poor Spatial Awareness Look Like & How Do They Both Transfer to the Classroom?

Topic 6: Wrap-Up

Topic 7: Reading & References

Lesson 3 Quiz: Body and Spatial Awareness

Level 2 Lesson 4: Up, Down, Let's Stomp, Stomp, Clap!

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Directional Awareness

Topic 3: How Is It Transferred to the Classroom, What Does It Look Like and How Can I Help?

Topic 4: Temporal Awareness

Topic 5: How Is It Transferred to the Classroom, What Does It Look Like and How Can I Help?

Topic 6: Wrap-Up

Topic 7: Reading & References

Lesson 4 Quiz: Directional and Temporal Awareness

Level 2 Lesson 5: Hands & Arms Do More Than Throw a Ball

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: What Is Grip Strength?

Topic 3: Why Is It Important, What Does It Look Like and How Can I Help?

Topic 4: What Is Upper Body Strength?

Topic 5: Why Is It Important, What Does It Look Like and How Can I Help?

Topic 6: What Is Eye-Hand Coordination?

Topic 7: Why Is It Important, What Does It Look Like and How Can I Help?

Topic 8: Wrap-Up

Topic 9: Reading & References

Lesson 5 Quiz: Grip, Upper Body Strength and Eye_Hand Coordination

Level 2 Lesson 6: Legs, Jacks and Trees

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: What Is Lower Body Strength?

Topic 3: Why Is It Important and How Do We Strengthen It?

Topic 4: What Is Bilateral Movement and Why Is It Important?

Topic 5: What Is Balance and How Can I Help?

Topic 6: Wrap-Up

Topic 7: Reading and References

Lesson 6 Quiz: Lower Body, Bilateral Movement and Balance

Level 2 Lesson 7: Tips & Tricks

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: What Is It Like Working in a School or on Your Own?

Topic 3: Behavior Control, Digging Deeper

Topic 4: Class Flow and Transitions

Topic 5: The Art of Anticipation

Topic 6: Wrap-Up

Topic 7: References

Lesson 7 Quiz: Tips and Tricks

Level 2 Lesson 8: Level 2 Games

Final Quiz: Pivot to Play Certified™ Coach

Topic 4: Class Flow and Transitions

No matter what we do through this training to set you up for success, there is still planning you will have to do before you are teaching. For example, while one game is being played, it is time to start thinking about what you need to do to transition to the next game, including:

How do you want to end the current game to put the children in the best situation to start the next game?
What equipment needs to be cleaned up and what equipment needs to be set up?
What leading questions are you going to ask to help with the transition?
What directions do the children need to understand the next game?

Remember to stop a game when it is at the height of fun which sounds counter-intuitive, but it will keep the energy high.

Pay attention to the mechanics of the game. If it isn’t being played the way you intended and you want to get it back on course, stop the game and give the directions again. Then give the children a quiz to be sure they understood the game, then start it again. If it still isn’t working, no big deal. Every now and then it will happen. So always have an extra game at the ready in case you need to toss out one you planned on using.