How Do You Do Backwards Rolls In Preschool Gymnastic Lessons?
Backwards rolls are a basic preschool gymnastic lesson. A backwards roll requires more strength and practice than a forward roll does. With the right techniques and a little bit of extra patience, you can teach preschoolers to eventually perform an unassisted backwards roll. Instruct the children to practice rounding out their backs and rolling back and forth on it. Have them grab the back of their legs, press their chins into their chest and rock back and forth on their backs. Encourage them to increase the motion of the rocking, so that they are almost the point where it’d be more comfortable to roll over their head instead of continuing back into the roll. Locate an incline mat–a mat that is shaped like a wedge of cheese. Have the children sit on the high end of the wedge and lean back until their head touches the ground below them. At the same time, instruct them to place their hands flat on the floor on each side of their head. Gently guide their legs over their body and help the
