Wan Yi's Observation

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Observation:
In this activity, Wan Yi was asked to walk without stepping onto the hoops. Wan Yi took one step at a time, pausing in each hoop. She took careful steps during her first attempt, focusing on the hoops on the floor. During her second attempt, Wan Yi walked a little faster with her eyes focusing on her friends at the sideline. Wan Yi’s steps landed on on the hoops a couple of times, however managed to balance herself without falling over. Wan Yi’s arms swung the same direction as her feet when she walks.

Interpretation:
Wan Yi displayed eye-leg coordination during her first attempt. Through this observation, it shows that Wan Yi is already in the transition stage of her walking development which is appropriate for her age. She displayed

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