- Definition
A standing scale is when your child balances on one foot with the other leg stretched out behind them, like a flamingo, keeping their body still and arms out for balance.
When your child stands on their right foot and extends their left leg straight back with arms out, they are doing a standing scale.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A standing scale is like pretending to be an airplane, with your arms as wings and one leg stretched out behind you like the tail.
Ask your child: How long can you hold your airplane pose?
Common mix-up: Kids might think a scale is just lifting one leg. A true scale is about making a long, straight line with the body, from head to the extended foot, and holding it steady.
Examples
- Holding a standing scale for three seconds without wobbling.
- Doing a standing scale at the end of a short run.
- Pretending to be a superhero flying by holding a standing scale.
standing scale is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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