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: What Is Bilateral Movement and Why Is It Important?

There are three types of bilateral movement:

Symmetrical Movement: Symmetrical movement takes place when each hand, arm or leg are doing the same thing at the same time. To be successful in symmetrical bilateral movement, both sides must be moving at the same time with the same amount of force. Examples include jumping jacks, jumping rope, and clapping.

Reciprocal Movement: Reciprocal or alternating bilateral movement takes place when one hand, arm or leg and then the other moves rhythmically in the same way. Reciprocal movement includes skipping, swimming, pulling a rope hand over hand, riding a bike, or marching.

Leading hand/Supporting hand: Leading hand/supporting hand bilateral movement is when a dominant hand is supported by the other hand. When we write, thread beads, or stir a pot, we have one hand doing the skilled work and one hand assisting. Both hands are equally important in the task but have very specific roles and must work together in a very organized and coordinated way for success.