30 minutes · Week 6: Coordination

Coordination with Daisy

Coordination is moving different body parts smoothly and in sync for kicks, punches, and patterns.

Red StripeDaisy's page

Growing Ninjas · 3–6 years. Same 30 minutes, told as an animal story. Partners, 2–3 step directions, and a stripe they can name.

1. 5

   Warm-up

   Dolphin Waves

   Full-body rhythm and timing.

   • Sway side to side like waves.
   • Add dolphin hops with flowing arms.
   • Move arms and legs together like swimming.
   • Match slow, medium, and fast wave speeds.
2. 10

   Skill of the week

   Developing Coordination

   Coordination is moving different body parts smoothly and in sync for kicks, punches, and patterns.

   • Hand & Foot Match — March, opposite hand to opposite knee, then same-side.
   • Cross-Body Strikes — On cue: right punch, left kick, and reverse, smoothly.
   • Mirror & React — Copy instructor jumps, spins, and ducks instantly and controlled.
3. 10

   Ninja challenge

   Dolphin Ball Toss

   Hand-eye coordination while moving.

   • Setup: Soft balls or beanbags. Partners a few feet apart.
   • Two-hand toss and catch.
   • One-hand toss.
   • Toss while stepping side to side.
   • Spin or jump before the catch.
4. 5

   Cool-down + stripe

   Dolphin Stretch

   Award the Red Stripe. Ask what they learned about coordination.

   • Dolphin tail: reach up, dive forward, hold 10 seconds.
   • Slow swimming arm circles.
   • Side-to-side ocean sway.
   • Inhale like coming up for air, hold 3, exhale like blowing bubbles. 5 times.