CLE in Tribal Early learning Settings: Alaskan High Kick
Young Woman: You have to put your hand down. Flat. Okay, now try again. Wow. Good job. High five. Okay. Kayla, it's your turn. Come on up. Come on, Kayla. You can do it. I believe in you. Wow. Good job. You already set yourself up. So smart. Good job. One more time. Wow. High five. [Light applause]
Woman: Yay, Kayla!
Young Woman: Okay, Isaiah.
Girl: Don't do that.
Young Woman: I'm gonna put this one behind you.
Girl: No.
Young Woman: There you go. Sit yourself back. Kick with this foot. Wow!
Woman: Great job. [Light cheers and applause]
Young Woman: One more time. Good job.
Woman: Good job, Isaiah.
Young Woman: Julissa.
See older toddlers from the Cook Inlet Early Head Start Program in Anchorage, AK take turns trying out a traditional native game. The Alaskan High Kick game developed from traditional life skills and was passed from one generation to another. It's part of the Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Native Youth Olympic Games Alaska, which has been held annually since 1986. This sport exercises children's perceptual, motor, and physical development. As the children keep their eye on the ball, they demonstrate great skill in control, strength, and coordination of their large muscles to kick it. The adults offer words of encouragement as each child takes their turn.
Select the link to learn more about the program: http://www.cookinletnativeheadstart.net/
