Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to engage in physical activities, develop coordination, and practice teamwork with their peers.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Open space for movement

Prep: None

Activities

1. Simon Says: Lead the students in a game of Simon Says, incorporating physical movements such as jumping, hopping, and stretching.

2. Animal Relay Race: Set up a simple relay race where students imitate different animals (e.g., hop like a bunny, walk like a crab) and pass a baton to their teammates.

3. Freeze Dance: Play music and have the students dance, then pause the music and have them freeze in place until the music resumes.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today we are going to play a game called Simon Says. We will listen to the leader and do the actions they say, like jumping and stretching."
• "Now we are going to have a race where we move like different animals. Let's hop like bunnies and walk like crabs!"
• "In our next activity, we will dance to the music and then freeze like statues when the music stops. It will be so much fun!"