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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

Tandem Balance

Balancing activities with and without the visual system continues to develop optimal vestibular function, an essential foundation for all sensory processing and movement control.

Technique: Standing with one foot in front of the other, hands on hips or down to the sides. With eyes open maintain balance for 1 minute.  When this is achieved move to standing with eyes closed for 1 minute.

Frequency:

  • 1-2x daily
  • Begin with your child standing in tandem (heel to toe/ one foot in front of the other ) with eyes open and hands on hips
  • Standing with eyes open is achieved, then you will move to stand in tandem with eyes closed
  • You can use tape on the floor to assist with a visual reference if needed. 

Undesired observations: Exercise is not complete until the below observations or gone:

  • Loss of balance greater than 1 inch to the right or left
  • Unable to maintain a center for less than 1 minute