| Developmental Skill |
Balance: The ability to assume and maintain a position or activity when in contact with the ground or its substitute. Affects long-term memory. |
| Indications of Developmental Lags |
Reluctant to have training wheels removed from bike; use verbal stalling techniques; difficulty with memory work. |
| Indication of Classroom Developmental Lags |
Raises hand to answer question, but forgets the answer; high classroom grades, but low test scores. |
| Activities for Developmental Growth |
Walking beams or ropes on the ground; twister; playing "statue"; riding a bicycle; calisthenics or aerobics. |
