EASE: Unit 5

Squeeze the beanbag in one hand, then pass it to the other hand.

Hold hand palm up, and balance the beanbag on the palm of the hand.  While looking at the beanbag, try the following:

• move hand up and down
• move hand from side to side
• move hand around (like wiping a table with a dust cloth)
• turn slowly in a circle

Same as No. 3, but holding hand “flat like a plate” while balancing the beanbag on the back of the hand.

Put elbow up so arm is parallel to the floor, forming a “shelf.” Balance the beanbag on elbow.  Look at the beanbag, and turn in a circle, following the beanbag around.

While balancing the beanbag on the head, try the following variations:

• walk or turn around
• move arms, shoulders, or hips
• put one leg behind you and descend to floor on the back knee
• sit down in and stand up from a chair

Balance the beanbag on the back while crawling on hands and knees, moving slowly “like a turtle.”  Adults may need to walk around and help students put the ball back when dropped.