First Tracks: A Parents Guide to Teaching Kids to Ski **

A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids to Ski

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Course curriculum

1. Watch First!
2. Essential Modules
1. 1.1 Who This Course Is For
2. 1.2 What You'll Learn
3. 1.3 Assessing Your Skills Before You Teach
4. 1.4 Course Structure
5. 1.5 What Success Really Is
6. 1.6 The Long Game
7. 1.7 What You Can Get From This Course
8. 1.8 Let's Get Started
9. Skills Assessment QUiz
10. Family Ski Goals Worksheet
1. 2.1 The Foundation - Fun First, Always
2. 2.2 Choosing the Right Resort
3. 2.3 Where To Go: Selecting the Perfect Beginner Hill
4. 2.4 To Pass or Not to Pass
5. 2.5 The Art of Timing
6. 2.6 How to Build Excitement
7. 2.7 The Realistic Guide to Ages and Timelines
8. 2.8 Your Pre-Season Preparation Checklist
1. 3.1 Ski Boot Fitting
2. 3.2 Sizing Kids Skis
3. 3.3 Buying vs Renting Gear
4. 3.4 Dressing Kids for Skiing
5. 3.5 Ski Training Tools
6. 3.5.1 How to Use a Ski Harness
7. 3.6 Keeping Boots Dry
8. 3.7 Night Before + Morning Of Ski Day Routine
9. 3.8 Gearing Up
10. 3.9 Ski Poles: When and Why
1. 4.1 Skiers Responsibility Code
2. 4.2 Teaching Rules without Fear
3. 4.3 Temperature Guidelines
4. 4.4 When to End the Day Early
5. 4.5 Managing Multiple Kids
6. 4.6 Emergengy Response: Lost Kids
7. 4.7 Emergency Responses for Kids
8. 4.8 Trail Signs & Mountain Safety
1. 5.1 Morning Timeline
2. 5.2 Bathroom Strategy
3. 5.3 Gearing Up at The Car
4. 5.4 Putting Boots and Skis On
5. 5.5 Realistic First Day Goals
6. 5.6 Taking Breaks
7. 5.7 Managing Lunch
8. 5.8 When To Quit Early
9. 5.9 Getting Up After A Fall
10. After A Fall V Get Ups
11. After A Fall Rainbow Get Ups
12. 5.10 The Magic Carpet
13. 5.11 Chairlift Ready???
14. 5.12 Charilift Loading
15. 5.13 Unloading the Chairlift
1. Using the Skills Progression
2. **Ski Progression Checklists and Printables**
3. 6.1 Guiding Principles
4. 6.2 Skills Timeline for Kids
5. 6.3 Five Levels of a Developing Skier
6. 5 Levels of Skier Graphic for Kids
7. 6.4 Balance and Body Position
8. Finding Good Balance
9. 6.5 Is This Terrain Too Hard??
10. 6.6 Choosing the Right Terrain
11. Level 1-2 Wedge Progression
12. Level 1-3 Turning Progression
13. Parallel Progression
1. 7.1 Four Stages of Learning to Ski
2. 7.2 Three Learning Styles for Kids
3. Skiing with Kids Ages 4 and Under
4. Skiing with Kids Ages 5-8
5. Skiing with Kids Ages 9-12
6. 7.3 Teaching the Wedge
7. Wedge Progression Demonstration
8. 7.4 Teaching Turning
9. 7.4.1 Turning Progression
10. Turning Progression Demonstration
11. 7.5 Teaching Parallel Skiing
12. Parallel Progression Demonstration
13. 7.6 Common Mistakes to Avoid
14. 7.7 Cues and Language
15. Skiing Backwatd to Teach Kids
1. Level 1 Snow Angels
2. Level 1 Flamingo Balance
3. Level 1 Ski Scooter
4. Level 1 Ski Scoots
5. Level 1 Duck Walk with Skis
6. Level 1 Goldilocks Rocker
7. Level 1 Rainbow Get Ups
8. Level 1 V Get Ups
9. Level 1 Knee Pull Ups
10. Level 1 Skiing Backward
11. Level 1-2 Hand Pies
12. Level 1-2 Perfect Pizza
13. Level 1-2 Magic Snowball
14. Level 2 Red Light Green Light
15. Level 2 Turn with Me
16. Level 2 Race Car Drivers
17. Levels 2-6 Follow The Leader
18. Level 2 Bug Smashers
19. Level 2 Goldilocks Glide
20. Level 2 Barnyard Parade
21. Level 2 Simon Says
22. Level 2 Butterfly Wings
23. Level 3 Hot Sand
24. Level 3 Hand Steering
25. Level 3 Kangaroo Hops
26. Level 3 Jet Pilot
27. Level 3 Animal Turns
28. Level 3 Shooting Hoops
29. Level 3 Ski Chase Tag
30. Level 3 Popcorn
31. Level 3 J Turns
32. Level 3 Ski Skating
33. Level 3-4 Shock Absorbers
34. Level 4 Garlands
35. Level 4 Outside Ski Lifts
36. Level 4 Thumpers
37. Level 4 Baby Boogie
38. Level 4 Falling Leaf
39. Level 4 Slow to Fast
40. Level 4 One Ski Wonder
41. Level 4 Hockey Stop
42. Level 4 Sideslip
43. Level 4-5 Straight Run Jumpers
44. Level 4-5 Pole Plants
45. Level 4-5 Hockey Stop Sprays
46. Level 4-5 1000 Steps
1. 9.1 Ski Run Rating System
2. 9.2 Choosing Appropriate Terrain
3. 9.3 Handling Crowds and Traffic
4. 9.4 Mountain Navigation
5. 9.5 Safety, Praise, and Quitting Time
1. Wedge Problems
2. 10.1 Your Words Matter
3. 10.2 The Power of Reframing
4. 10.3 The Feedback Sandwich
5. 10.4 The Secret to Great Cues
6. 10.5 Teaching Cues for Every Level
7. 10.6 What to Do When Kids are Struggling
8. 10.7 Reinforcing Success
9. 10.8 Coaching Takeaway
1. 11.1 Fostering Independence
2. 11.2 Communication on the Mountain
3. 11.3 Skiing with Friends + Group Programs
4. 11.4 Readiness for Independence
5. 11.5 Confidence Through Progression
6. 11.6 Parent Mindset Shift
1. 12.1 Realities of Multi Day Skiing
2. 12.2 Half Day Strategy
3. 12.3 Rest Days
4. 12.4 Adjusting for Energy Levels
5. 12.5 Season Long Progression Strategies
1. 13.1 Creating Your Season Plan
2. 13.2 How to Use This Course
3. 13.3 Common Problems and Quick Solutions
4. 13.4 The Big Picture

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Skiing Kids

First Tracks: A Parents Guide to Teaching Kids to Ski **

Course curriculum

Welcome to First Tracks

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION & COURSE OVERVIEW

MODULE 2: PRE-SEASON PLANNING

MODULE 3: GEAR & EQUIPMENT MASTERY

MODULE 4: SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT

MODULE 5: STARTING OUT

MODULE 6: SKILL PROGRESSIONS

MODULE 7: TEACHING TECHNIQUES THAT WORK

MODULE 8: GAMES & DRILLS LIBRARY

MODULE 9: NAVIGATING THE MOUNTAIN

MODULE 10: HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD WHEN TEACHING

MODULE 11: BUILDING INDEPENDENCE

MODULE 12: MULTI-DAY TRIPS & SEASON-LONG STRATEGIES

MODULE 13: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

About this course

Discover your potential, starting today