Partner Add On
Students stand 10-15 feet away from a partner, depending on skill level, with a hula-hoop in the middle of them. Bean bags are placed about 10-15 feet behind each line…
Wormball
Each student has a ball and moves around the room dribbling or bouncing the ball on the lines. Anytime they come face-to-face with another student they throw the ball up…
Hoop Tag
Players begin the game in a scattered formation, each standing in a hoop. Choose a few players to be the taggers, and have each of them wear a pinnie. Players…
Toe to Toe
Youngsters perform a locomotor movement around the area. On signal, each child finds the nearest partner and stands toe to toe (one foot only) with that person. It is important…
Whistle Mixer
Children are scattered throughout the area. To begin, they jog around in any direction they wish. Blow a whistle (or similar signal) a number of times in succession with short,…
Locomotor Hello
Hoops are scattered throughout the open playing area. Ask students to find a hoop and stand in it. When the music starts they need to move in the hoop any…
Pop Goes the Weasel
Discuss force, and the ways that they can create force with their bodies. Play "Pop Goes the Weasel", and each time students hear the "pop" they must jump into the…
Pac Man Locomotion
Arrange the class in a scattered formation on the lines of the gym floor which will include the jump circle, foul lines, out of bounds, sidelines and possibly volleyball court…
Bunny Levels
Helpers hold noodles at various heights. Teach different levels (low, medium, and high), and pre-instruct for appropriate levels to go over and under. The bunnies (students) go around the gym…
Crazy Body Parts
Flash Cards - Body parts Set up - Have a fun song in the cd player, and when you start the music, the children must dance around the room, when…