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Module 2

Big Air Shapes

Draw shapes in the air with a straight arm while the eyes follow the hand.

Age
age 3+
Duration
3-5 min

What you need

  • Printouttemplate on A4
  • A walland some tape

How to play

  1. Tape the card to the wall at chest height.
  2. Your child draws the shape in the air with a straight arm, following the arrows.
  3. 5 times with the right arm, 5 with the left, 5 with both together.
  4. The lazy eight is the key card: big, slow, no stopping, eyes following the hand.

Make it harder

  • After three practice rounds, draw with the eyes closed.
  • Draw mirrored shapes with both arms at once.
  • Stand on one leg while drawing.

What your child practices

  • Gross motor control
  • Crossing the midline
  • Eye-hand coordination

Printable templates

Print the templates4 sheets, fit A4

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