2nd grade is working very hard on our locomotor movements, such as, running, galloping, skipping, side-sliding, rolling, hopping, jumping, and walking.
Here is their assessment tool we will be using for their locomotor skills.
Standard 1A
Running
head-up
slight-forward lean
heal-to-toe
knee lift
heel kick
bent arms & relaxed hands
smooth/effortless rhythm
can do all at varied speed
/8
Skipping
head up
step/hop action
opposition of arms
opposition of legs
smooth/effortless rhythm
vary for height and distance
knee drive
/7
Hopping
head up
slight-forward lean
knee bent to absorb the landing
pendulum action of the non-supporting leg
use of arms to aid momentum
consistent with both legs
/6
Gallop
head up
face/chest forward
pushes off the toes
same leg leads
legs do not cross over
smooth/effortless rhythm
/6
Rolling
maintains body shape
tight muscles
body alignment and fluid motion
smooth/effortless technique
/4
Jumping
both feet push off balls of foot
bend knees and hips
swing arms
knees bend to absorb the landing
/4
Slide
head up
sideways movement
legs do not cross over
low-flight pattern
smooth/effortless rhythm
/5
Kindergarten assessment:
DID STUDENT STEP WITH OPPOSITION WHEN UNDERHAND TOSSING?
1) . YES / NO
2) . YES / NO
3) . YES / NO
4) . YES / NO
5) . YES / NO