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 5: The Art of Anticipation

 

The children’s anticipation about an upcoming game is actually a tool in your toolbox and you will want to use it to keep the energy high.  Frequently kids will ask what game is next even before the equipment from the current game is put away.  We always tell them to practice their patience, thus fueling that anticipation… and getting in a little practice in self-control as well!

The art of anticipation is also key for a Coach to maintain safety.  Be sure you run through how a game will work in your head, how you will transition in and out of it and what it looks like in the space you have available.  Think critically about what could go wrong and plan for it.