Challenging ourselves and testing our bodies capabilities and limits is an important part of physical development. If we continue to complete 'safe' and familiar physical movements then we are not pushing ourselves to further develop our physical movements and skills. A challenge is something we enjoy, it brings with it a sense of personal achievement and gives the tamariki a sense of being capable and competent. These perceptions of ourselves contribute to our Mana tangata - our character and perception of ourselves as we build Hiringa, - determination/perseverance/persistence.
In this balloon challenge the tamariki set goals on which colour balloon they would jump and reach for. We took photo's of them in action and also videoed them in slow motion so they could watch back their physical movement. Often if they did not reach the balloon and then watched their video or saw the photo they were able to see just how close or what direction they needed to move in and then when they tried again they reached their target. What a great tool of reflection the photo's and video proved to be.
Ka rawe o mahi tamariki!!!
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