- Definition
Posture is simply how your child holds their body when sitting, standing, or moving around.
When acting out a story, a child might slump their shoulders to show a sad posture.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Posture is like how a toy soldier stands up tall and straight versus how a sleepy teddy bear slumps over.
Ask your child: How does your body feel when you stand like a superhero?
Common mix-up: Kids often think posture is just about sitting up straight. Posture is a way to show feelings or character with your whole body.
Examples
- Puffing out your chest to show a proud posture, like a king.
- Hunching over and making yourself small to show a shy or scared posture.
posture is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
The descriptions on this page are SmartStudy’s own original, plain-language writing — not the Ministry’s wording. They are aligned to the Ontario Curriculum, © King’s Printer for Ontario. For the Ministry’s official wording, see the source link below. SmartStudy is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Government of Ontario or the Ministry of Education. Ontario Curriculum and Resources ↗
