Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have fun learning about following the police officer (firefighter) and engage in physical activities related to this theme.

Materials and Prep

• No specific materials required
• Clear a safe space for physical activities
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Activities

• Police Officer Says: Play a game similar to Simon Says but with police officer commands. Example: "Police officer says touch your toes!"
• Firefighter Obstacle Course: Create a simple obstacle course with tasks like crawling under "smoke" (a blanket) or jumping over "flames" (pillows).
• Follow the Leader: Take turns being the police officer or firefighter leader. The leader can do movements like marching, jumping, or pretending to put out a fire.

Talking Points

• Police Officer: "Police officers help keep us safe. They wear uniforms and badges."
• Firefighter: "Firefighters are brave heroes who put out fires and help people in emergencies."
• Following Instructions: "It's important to listen to police officers and firefighters to stay safe."
• Physical Activity: "We can stay healthy and strong by moving our bodies like police officers and firefighters do."