- Definition
Sustained movement means moving smoothly and continuously, like stretching slowly, instead of making quick, jerky motions.
Slowly raising your arms up to the sky over five seconds is a sustained movement.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Sustained movement is like watching honey pour slowly and smoothly out of a jar.
Ask your child: How would you move like a slow, sleepy cat stretching?
Common mix-up: Kids might think all movement has to be fast and sharp, like a jump. Sustained movement is about smooth, controlled motion that lasts for a while.
Examples
- A dancer slowly bending down to touch the floor.
- Pretending to be a flower slowly opening its petals in the sun.
- Tracing a large circle in the air with your hand without stopping.
sustained movement is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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