From FightingArts.com, I found this link to a site for martial arts instructors. 4kicks has a nice collection of teaching tips for different types of classes and levels.
It's difficult sometimes to come up with engaging activities for kids that also teach the fundamental skills of the style. There's also a fairly wide spectrum of ages in a relatively small class. The way the skills are taught to each age group, and the way the kids relate to each other, is different and takes a bit of juggling to make sure everyone is learning effectively.
One positive thing we do is make sure the older students encourage the younger ones and remind them that they set the example for the younger students to follow. This really helps the younger students, who emulate the older ones and so pay better attention. And it builds self-esteem on both sides of the transaction.
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