Balance Levels

Students will develop progressive balance skills, self-assessment, and goal-setting by working through structured difficulty levels using Balance It poses — from beginner to advanced.

Balance It app or printed balance cards (sorted by difficulty) Level Progress Cards (printed or digital) for each student Station markers (cones or signs labelled Level 1–5) Timer or stopwatch Optional: Music for motivation

Warm-Up (5 minutes) Lead students through progressive stretches — starting gentle and building intensity to mirror the lesson structure. Level System Introduction (5 minutes) Explain the 5 levels: Level 1 (Bronze): Simple two-foot balances with wide base of support Level 2 (Silver): Single-leg balances with arms for stability Level 3 (Gold): Single-leg balances with arm variations Level 4 (Platinum): Dynamic balances with transitions Level 5 (Diamond): Complex poses with eyes closed or partner elements Level Progression (25 minutes) Set up 5 stations around the space, each with 3–4 Balance It cards of that difficulty level. All students start at Level 1. To advance, a student must successfully hold all poses at their current level for 10 seconds each. A partner or the teacher signs off on their Level Progress Card. Students work at their own pace, progressing through levels as they master each one. Encourage students to revisit earlier levels for refinement before advancing. Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes) Gentle stretches and reflection: What level did you reach today? Which pose was the biggest challenge? What’s your goal for next session?

Use the Level Progress Cards as a formative assessment tool. Observe students’ technique, perseverance, and ability to self-assess their readiness to advance. Note which students demonstrate consistent balance control versus those who need additional practice at each level.

Add a Level 6 where students create their own advanced pose Track progress over multiple lessons with a class-wide level chart Introduce timed challenges — complete a level in under 2 minutes Peer coaching — advanced students help others at earlier levels