- Definition
Balance" can mean the amount of money you have in an account. It can also mean making sure the money you earn is equal to or more than the money you spend.
Standing on one foot like a flamingo without falling over shows good balance.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Balance is like being a statue in a game of freeze dance, staying super still without wobbling over.
Ask your child: How does your body feel when you try to stand on one foot?
Common mix-up: Kids may think balance is just about standing still. It's also about controlling your body while moving, like when walking on a line.
Examples
- Walking along a line on the floor without stepping off.
- Riding a scooter or a bike without tipping.
balance is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
- Grade 6 The Arts
- Grade 7 The Arts
- Grade 8 The Arts
- Kindergarten Kindergarten
- Grade 3 Mathematics
- Grade 1 Health and Physical Education
+19 more mentions across the curriculum
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