PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE - Glendale Heights Parks

PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE

Title Ball Toss Race

Grade Level K-5

Theme Ice Breakers

Subject NA

Objective Physical skill (passing, catching, physical education) and learn names

Supplies Dodgeball

Directions The leader will begin by throwing, rolling, or bouncing a ball (depending on the

age and skill

level) to another player while saying the other person’s name loudly. Explain

that it is very

important to remember who you have passed the ball to. Keep passing the ball

around the circle so that everyone has received the ball one time. You can have

students sit down once they have received the ball, so make sure nobody gets it

twice. When the last person gets the ball have them pass it back to you. Now

without the ball, see if you can go around the circle and say in order the names

of the people

you will pass to. Once students have that, try it with the ball and see how fast

they can go.

Source (2011). Playworks Playbook.

Contributor Dale


Title Scatterball

Grade Level K-5

Theme Dodgeball

Subject NA

Objective Build endurance and strategy / decision making capabilities

Supplies 1-3 Dodgeballs

Directions Each student is in the game when starts playing for himself. Players pick up the

ball and then are limited to three steps. The play then throws the ball at a

person to get the person "out." If another player catches the thrower's ball, the

thrower is out. If the ball touches the person's body after throw, the person it

touches is out. Players can get back in the game using "revenge rules,"

exercise, or "jail break (good for last man standing).

Source n/a

Contributor Dale


Title Cut the Cake

Grade Level K-3

Theme Tag

Subject NA

Objective Foster comfort in group and build sprinting skills

Supplies None

Directions Students stand in a circle holding hands. One person is outside who cuts the

cake. He approaches each player's linked hands and says "cut" until choosing to

break the circle. When breaking the circle, the cake cutter should proclaim "cut

the cake!" Then he stands with his arms out to be a finish line. The two people

whose arms have been separated by the cutter run in opposite directions around

the circle to race back to the cake cutter. The winner of the race is new the cake

cutter, and the other players return to the circle.

Source (2011). Playworks Playbook.

Contributor Dale


Title Beach Towel Volleyball

Grade Level K-5

Theme Volleyball

Subject N/A

Objective Increase teamwork and coordination

Supplies Volleyball, Volleyball net, Beach Towels

Directions Form 2 teams. Have each team divide into pairs. Each pair should have one

towel and each person should grab 2 corners of the towel so that it is spread out

between the pair. The volleyball is placed on the towel of one of the pairs. The

pair must then work together to lift their towel so that the ball is propelled into

the air, across the net to the other team.

Source n/a

Contributor Theresa


Title Pinball Soccer

Grade Level K-5

Theme Soccer

Subject N/A

Objective Increase kicking accuracy and work on agility

Supplies Soccer ball, cones

Directions Place several cones randomly throughout the field. Divide into teams. Regular

soccer rule apply, however additional points can be scored by knocking pins

down with the ball. The counselor can reset the pins.

Source (1994). Outdoor Action Games for Elementary Children.

Contributor Theresa


Title Target Practice

Grade Level K-5

Theme Dodgeball

Subject N/A

Objective Improve throwing accuracy. Promote cooperation, communication, and

teamwork.

Supplies Dodgeballs, cones, random objects (empty milk carton, box…)

Directions Divide into two teams. Have teams stand equal distances apart facing each

other. The teams will stand behind a marked line which is their "goal." Then

place objects inbetween the two teams. The object is for each team to move the

target items across their opponents goal by throwing balls at the objects.

Source (1994). Outdoor Action Games for Elementary Children.

Contributor Theresa


Title Spud

Grade Level K-5

Theme Dodgeball

Subject N/A

Objective Improve thowing accuracy. Help kids learn each others names.

Supplies Dodgeball

Directions Choose a player that is "it" and the other children stand in a circle around him.

The person who's "it" throws the ball up in the air as high as he can and yells

another player's name. The player whose name was just called must then

retrieve the ball as quickly as possible and yell "spud." The other players must

then freeze in place. The catcher then gets 3 steps to move closer to another

player so he can try to throw the ball at that player. If he hits him, that player

gets a letter towards "spud," but if he misses, the player with the ball gets a

letter and is "it."

Source pegames.org

Contributor Theresa


Title Crab Soccer

Grade Level K-5

Theme Soccer

Subject N/A

Objective Foster teamwork, help build strength and work on coordination

Supplies beach ball

Directions Played just like regular soccer, except the players must all be in the "crab

position" (on their hands and feet with stomachs facing up).

Source livestrong.com

Contributor Theresa


Title Human Square

Grade Level 3-5

Theme Teambuilding

Subject N/A

Objective Work on communication and teamwork.

Supplies Blindfolds

Directions Every student (with exception of two or three who will act as observers) will be

blindfolded and spread out around the gym. The students will be instructed to

carefully make their way into the center of the gym and meet. Once all students

have met around the center, they must figure out how they can create a human

square formation that requires everyone to lay on the ground/floor.

Source pecentral.org

Contributor Theresa


Title What Time is it Mr. Wolf

Grade Level K-5

Theme Tag

Subject N/A

Objective Work on speed

Supplies n/a

Directions One child is Mr. Wolf and stands against the wall with their back to the room.

The rest of the children line up on the opposing wall. The children ask in

unison, "What time is it, Mr. Wolf?"Mr. Wolf gives a time, such as 5 o'clock,

and the children take that many steps towards Mr. Wolf. Eventually, Mr. Wolf

answers, "Lunchtime," and turns to chase the children back to the wall. Any

child who gets tagged before reaching the wall becomes a Wolf as well. The

balance of the game soon shifts, with all children becoming Wolves. The object

of the game is to try to get to the other side of the room.

Source kidactivities.net

Contributor Theresa


Title Minefield

Grade Level K-5

Theme Obstacle Course

Subject N/A

Objective Teamwork and cooperation

Supplies blindfolds, various itemd- cones, mats, balls, etc.

Directions Place squeaky toys, balloons, chairs, ropes. and cones randomly about. Students

form partners. One person is blindfolded; their partner must talk them through

the "mine field." Partners may not touch each other at any time. Try and make it

from one side of the playing area to the other. Several pairs may try to

maneuver at the same time.

Source kidactivities.net

Contributor Theresa


Title Musical Hoops

Grade Level K-5

Theme

Subject N/A

Objective Coordination and flexibility.

Supplies Hula hoops, boom box, cd

Directions One player is the referee. To play you need a hula-hoop and some music.

Players stand in a circle holding hands with a hula-hoop hanging on one

person's arm. The referee starts the music and players pass the hoop to the next

person by wiggling through it. Players must keep holding hands.

The player stuck with the hoop when the music stops is out. To make the game

more difficult, try playing with two hoops.

Source pbskids.org

Contributor Theresa


Title Steal the Salami

Grade Level K-5

Theme Tag

Subject N/A

Objective Speed, agility, and strategy

Supplies a ball/ or other item

Directions Divide the kids into two equal teams and give each kid a number based on the

number of players on each team. Kids then line up on either side of a large

room, with an object in a circle in the exact center of the room. When you call

out a number, the player on each team with that number runs to the center of the

room and tries to grab the object and bring it back to her team without being

tagged by the other player. If a player makes it back safely, her team gets a

point. If a player is tagged while trying to get back to her team, the other team

gets a point. The team to get a set number of points first wins.

Source ehow.com

Contributor Theresa


Title Airport

Grade Level 3-5

Theme Relay Race

Subject N/A

Objective Aim, accuracy, and teamwork.

Supplies A pile of paper airplanes, tape

Directions Tape a 5' X 4' rectangle on the floor. Players divide up into equal teams and line

up by their stack of paper airplanes. Each team should be 10 feet away from the

"runway." The players will then take turns throwing the airplanes one at a time.

The first team to land three paper airplanes into the box wins.

Source pbskids.org

Contributor Theresa


Title Amoeba Tag

Grade Level K-5

Theme Tag

Subject N/A

Objective Speed and teamwork

Supplies n/a

Directions Played like regular tag, except when the child who is "it" tags a player, the two

of them join together and become "it." The third player to be tagged also joins

the first two. When the fourth player is tagged, however, the foursome splits

into two groups of two. The two groups continue to add members as each new

player is tagged. Play continues until only one player is left untagged, and that

player becomes "it" in the next round.

Source ehow.com

Contributor Theresa


Title Castle Ball

Grade Level K-5

Theme Dodgeball

Subject N/A

Objective Teamwork, throwing accuracy and strategy

Supplies dodgeballs, and various materials to make a "castle": mats, hula hoops, cones…

Directions Play begins when each team has built a castle in its play area. Dodgeballs are

then used to attempt to knock down the other team's castle while protecting

your own. One point is awarded each time a castle is knocked down, even if a

player bumps into his/her own castle. Castles that are knocked down should be

set up as quickly as possible so players can continue playing. The other team

may not throw at a castle while it is being built. The game is separated by a

center line, which players cannot cross to retrieve a ball. Once all castles are

knocked down a new round is started.

Source playworks.org

Contributor Theresa


Title Helicopter

Grade Level K-5

Theme

Subject N/A

Objective Coordination and timing

Supplies Large jump rope

Directions Students stand in a circle around the leader. The leader begins slowly turning

the rope in a helicopter fashion over his/her head and says “Helicopter,

helicopter over my head, I choose a color and the color is… (insert color).” At

that point, the leader begins turning the jump rope on the ground and the

students with the mentioned color anywhere on their bodies or clothes take one

step forward and attempt to jump over the rope, which is now low to the

ground. Play stops when a student is hit with or stops the rope with his/her feet.

The leader then begins again with a new color.


Contributor Theresa


Title Mousetrap

Grade Level K-5

Theme Tag Variation

Subject N/A

Objective Coordination, teamwork, and strategy

Supplies n/a

Directions Choose six students make a "trap" by making a circle holding hands. One child

is a "cat" with his or her back to the circle, but part of the circle. All other

students are mice going in and out of the "trap."

When the cat yells "snap!", the arms of the trap go down to catch mice. The

caught mice then become part of the "trap". When only one student is left, the

game ends and s/he become the cat for the next round.


Contributor Theresa


Title Ship, Shore, Deck

Grade Level 3-5

Theme

Subject N/A

Objective Coordination and memory

Supplies n/a

Directions One player is the captain of the ship, and the rest of the players have to follow

her orders. The captain gives four commands. When she says "ship," players

have to run to the right. When she says "deck," players have to run to the

middle. When she says "shore," players have to run to the left. And when she

says "hit the deck," players have to run to the middle and lie down on their

stomachs. If a player makes a mistake, he's out.

Source pbskids.org

Contributor Theresa


Title Who is behind the sheet?

Grade Level K-5

Theme Ice Breakers

Subject

Objective Learn Names

Supplies Large dark sheet

Directions Have each child sit in a circle and go around and say their name as well as

something about them. Favorite color or animal works great! Then hav ethe

children count off 1,2,1,2,1,2….for two teams. Teams each line up in single file

and a sheet is raised between them. The team members can then switch

positions and when the sheet is dropped 1 member from each team is in front.

The object is to say the other childs name they are facing as fast as they can!

Source n/a

Contributor Nathan


Title Squirrels in Trees

Grade Level K-2

Theme Play

Subject n/a

Objective Creativity and imagination

Supplies large open area

Directions Put children in groups of 3. Two are the trees and 1 is the squirrel. The two

children hold hands around the 3rd child. When "change trees" is heard the

"squirrels run out and change trees. Repeat.

Source Charner, K. (2009). The Giant Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for

Children 3 to 6. Beltsville, Maryland: Gryphon

Contributor Nathan


Title Jingle Bell Parachute

Grade Level K-3

Theme Play/Music

Subject n/a

Objective Music and movement

Supplies large parachute and bells

Directions Have children place bells in middle of parachute and sing jingle bells.



Contributor Nathan


Title Crab Soccer

Grade Level K-9

Theme Play

Subject N/A

Objective Imagination, movement and coordination

Supplies Soccer ball, cones

Directions Crab Soccer: Split up into two teams. Each team lines up on one side of a small

soccer field, with goals at either end. The goals can be proper goals or two

chairs; The field can be any size - it depends on the size of your group but it can

be half the size of a basketball court. Players on both teams are assigned a

number, starting at "1" on each team. Put the soccer ball in the very middle of

the field, then have the umpire call out a number. The team members who have

been assigned the number crab walk to the centre and try and kick the soccer

ball through for a goal. When a goal is scored, return the ball to the centre and

start again. If the ball gets stuck or kids are taking too long, call another

number and the original pair return to the line. To introduce variety - call two

numbers (meaning 4 kids are playing soccer).

Source http://www.jubed.com/youth_ministry/view/Crab-Soccer/?s=12

Contributor Kim B


Title Flag Tag

Grade Level K-9

Theme Play

Subject N/A

Objective Movement and Coordination

Supplies Flag Belts

Directions This game of tag is designed to improve agility and speed. Have each kid put on

a flag belt with two flags attached. Pick a child to be "it." On your whistle, the

"it" child chases after the other kids in an effort to remove both flags from each

player. As soon as a child loses both flags, she also is "it" and must chase the

remaining players. The last player left with any flags wins

Source http://www.livestrong.com/article/351989-physical-activity-games-for-

children/#ixzz2HKJ0rDxg

Contributor Kim B


Title Mirror Image

Grade Level K-9

Theme Play

Subject N/A

Objective Movement and Coordination

Supplies N/A

Directions This activity involves people in pairs, with one person mirroring the actions and

movements of the other person.Body movement exercises can be most

revealing, confronting and rewarding. "Human sculpting via mirroring" brings

body movement exploration into the dyad. By reflecting body movements of

another, several subtle but complex processes are activated, heightening self-

and other-awareness. Immediate non-verbal feedback exercises in the right

time and place have the potential to be transformational. Other times this can

simply be a fun loosen-upperer.

Source http://www.wilderdom.com/games/descriptions/MirrorImage.html

Contributor Kim


Title cat and mouse

Grade Level k-8

Theme tag variation

Subject n/a

Objective Speed, agility, and coordination

Supplies n/a

Directions have children pair up and link arms, and spread around gym. Pick one child to

be the "cat" and one child to be the "mouse" when the supervisor says go the cat

chases the mouse around the gym, the mouse can link arms with one of the pairs

of children, then the child who the mouse has not linked arms with is now the

new mouse and must disconnect arms and start running, the game continues

until the mouse has been caught. then a new cat and mouse are chosen.

Source n/a

Contributor Anna


Title alligatior tag

Grade Level k-8

Theme Tag Variation

Subject n/a

Objective speed, agility, coordination

Supplies clothespins

Directions give every child a clothes pin, have them pin it on the back of their shirt. When

supervisor says go the children race around gym and try and pull the clothes

pins off of each other's backs. If a child loses all their clothes pins they are out.

Continue to play until the game is down to 5 children then count the number of

clothes pins they have on their shirt, whoever has the most wins the game

Source n/a

Contributor Anna


Title simon says

Grade Level k-8

Theme listening

Subject n/a

Objective listening, coordination

Supplies n/a

Directions have one child or one of the PATH instructors be "simon", whoever is simon

has other children do activities such as jump up and down or turn around but

they have to say "simon says" if they do not say "simon says" and a child does

the activity they are out.

Source n/a

Contributor Anna


Title The Name Game

Grade Level K-8

Theme Ice Breakers

Subject N/A

Objective listening, coordination

Supplies n/a

Directions Every student stands in a circle. Start with one child giving an action word that

starts with the first letter of their name (ie: Jazzy hands Jen). Child is to do

action while saying their name. Next child in the circle goes and says their

action and name and repeats back the other childs action and name. Goes on

until everyone in the circle has a chance to go.

Source n/a

Contributor Jen


Title Shadow Catchers

Grade Level k-3

Theme Play

Subject n/a

Objective speed and coordination

Supplies n/a

Directions find a sunny spot outdoors, pair the children up, have one try to step on the

other persons shadow as many times as they can. Then switch



Contributor Nathan


Title Water Toss

Grade Level k-5

Theme play

Subject

Objective speed and corrdination

Supplies zipper seal sandwich bags, large bucket of water

Directions fill bags with water from the bucket. Zip bag closed. Divide children into

groups of two. Start close and as they keep tossing move farther and farther

apart. See which group can toss as far away as possible without it breaking

open.



Contributor Nathan


Title Garbage Ball

Grade Level 1-5

Theme Teamwork/Sportsmanship

Subject

Objective Being a good sport even if your team loses

Supplies Foam Balls

Directions 2 teams and a line in the middle of the play area that separates the teams. The

object is to take the foam balls, or "garbage" and throw them in to the opposing

teams area. Whoever has the least "garbage" in their area wins. The losing team

has to clean up the "garbage" as an act of good sportsmanship.

Source http://www.livestrong.com/article/350757-physical-education-games-

elementary-children/

Contributor Don


Title The Wolf And The Gosling

Grade Level K-5

Theme Collaboration/Strategizing/Manuvering

Subject

Objective Kids learn to communicate and strategize

Supplies Open space

Directions Number kids 1 through 4. 1 are wolves, 2 are mother geese, 3 and 4 are

goslings. Wolf and mother goose face each other, with mother goose spreading

hands out like wings. 3 and 4 are lined up and holding mother goose (like a

train). Wolf has to try and tag the back of the number 4 gosling, resulting in that

group being "caught". After all groups are caught, round is over, teams go over

strategy for next round.

Source http://www.ehow.com/list_6027176_pe-activities-k_5.html

Contributor Don


Title Jungle Run

Grade Level K-3

Theme Utilize Imagination/Listening Skills

Subject

Objective Kids listen to leader and use imagination to respond to leader

Supplies Open space

Directions Inform kids they are using their imagination and are in a jungle, coming across

several "animals and obstacles" Leader calls out an action, and kids use their

imagination to carry out the action. Example, leader calls out "running from

tiger" and kids act out the action how they seem fitting. Another example is

"creeping past a big snake, or jumping over logs."

Source http://www.ehow.com/info_8187609_fun-fastpaced-pe-activities.html

Contributor Don


Title Pac-Man

Grade Level 3-5

Theme Rule following

Subject

Objective Following the strict rules to play the game

Supplies Full size basketball court

Directions One kid is "Pac-Man" and has to tag the rest of the children. Trick is, everyone

must travel only on the lines already on the basketball floor (three point lines,

baselines, free throw lines, etc.) If anyone is found off the lines, player is out.

Any player that is out must sit where called/tagged out, and try and tag

remaining players who have yet to be out.

Source http://www.ehow.com/way_5295995_kids-games-play-gym.html

Contributor Don


Title Doctor Dodgeball

Grade Level 3-5

Theme Teamwork

Subject

Objective Using teamwork to help team win

Supplies Equal amount of dodgeballs

Directions Kids seperated into 2 teams. Each team assigns on player as a "doctor," without

letting the other team know who is chosen. Regular team dodgeball is played,

and if a player is hit, must sit down and can only be brought back into the game

if the doctor touches him/her. If doctor is hit, has to sit and CANNOT be

brought back in. The game ends when all players from one team is sitting (out).

Source http://www.ehow.com/list_6719564_fun-games-play-gym.html

Contributor Don


Title Bean Bags

Grade Level 4-5

Theme Teamwork/Coordination

Subject

Objective Utilizing coordination and multi-tasking

Supplies Basketballs, bean bags, basketball court

Directions Group divided into 2 equal teams. One lined up at half court, other lined up on

baseline. Place beans bags in the center of the two teams. The amount of bean

bags should total the amount of players. When the whistle is blown, first player

from each line dribbles towards the center, and picks up a bean bag (while

maintaining dribble) and dribbles back to the teams line. Player drops the bean

bag and passes the ball to next in line, and the next player does the same. After

all the bags are gone from the middle, players are directed to try and "steal"

bags from the other team. Whoever has the most bags on their teams side at the

end of the predetermined time wins.

Source http://www.livestrong.com/article/373967-fun-kids-games-to-play-at-

basketball/

Contributor Don


Title Balloon Blitz

Grade Level 1-5

Theme Teamwork

Subject

Objective Using teamwork to help team win

Supplies Balloons, foam noodles, cones

Directions Two teams, every player has a foam noodle, using noodle to try and score the

balloons (however many balloons you want to put out) in to opposing teams

goal (made up with cones.) Whoever hits the most balloons into the opposing

teams goal by the end of predetermined time wins.

Source http://www.livestrong.com/article/350757-physical-education-games-

elementary-children/

Contributor Don


Title Lighthouse And Ships

Grade Level K-5

Theme Teamwork

Subject

Objective Teamwork to navigate

Supplies Open space

Directions One kid is a "lighthouse," a quarter of the kids are "rocks," and the rest are

ships/boats. "Rocks" are scattered across the gym and the "ships and boats"

must navigate blindly to the "lighthouse." "Lighthouse" says "beep beep beep"

to naviagate the ships to safety, for if the boats hit the rocks, they become an

extension of the rock, at that point the ship makes the noise "SWISH."

Source http://www.kidactivities.net/post/gym-games-for-school-age-kids!.aspx

Contributor Don


Title Blinded 4 Corners

Grade Level K-5

Theme Listening Skills

Subject

Objective Listening for sounds to effect decisions

Supplies Blindfold, room with 4 corners

Directions One player is blindfolded and stands in the middle of the room. The rest have

10 seconds to silently move to the corner. If player isnt in a corner within the 10

seconds, player is out. After the 10 seconds, the blindfolded player chooses a

corner. Anyone in the corner at the time it is chosen, is out. Game keeps going

until one person is left.

Source http://www.kidactivities.net/post/gym-games-for-school-age-kids!.aspx

Contributor Don


Title Pruie

Grade Level K-5

Theme Listening/Communication

Subject

Objective Communicating and listening to locate

Supplies Open space

Directions Moderator secretly appoints one player the 'Pruie" and the rest keep their eyes

closed and try to find him/her. When they bump into someone that isnt the

selected Pruie, they say 'Pruie?" and if the person responds 'Pruie" then they

move on. If you bump into the actual Pruie and they do not respond, you grab

hold of him/her and you then become the Pruie together. The "Pruie" can grow

larger and larger until there is one person left with their eyes closed still, trying

to locate the Pruie.

Source http://everything2.com/title/Pruie

Contributor Don


Title Snowball Fight

Grade Level 1-8

Theme Communication/Listening

Subject n/a

Objective Try to guess whose snowball is whose

Supplies White paper and something to write with

Directions Everyone writes 3 things about themselves on the piece of paper (kids are not to

put their name on the paper) After everyone has wrote their 3 things down they

crumple up the paper to make the snowball. Kids then throw the snowballs

around the room for a minute or two. When the adult says stop, everyone must

grab a snowball and then sit in a circle. Kids take turns reading the snowball

they picked and try to figure out who it belongs to.

Source n/a

Contributor Jen F


Title Doggie Doggie wheres your bone

Grade Level K-8

Theme Play

Subject n/a

Objective Try to guess who stole "the bone"

Supplies chair and small object to hide

Directions Have one child sit on a chair with their back to the classroom with their eyes

closed. Everyone starts to sing the rhyme:

Doggie doggie wheres your bone, somebody stole it from your home. Guess

who, might be you. While kids are singing the song someone goes and takes the

object that was placed under the chair. The child in the chair has to guess who

stole the object. They have 3 chances to guess who "stole the bone". If they

guess right they get to go again. If they guess wrong the person who stole the

object becomes the dog

Source n/a

Contributor Jen F


Title Back To Back

Grade Level K-5

Theme Teamwork

Subject

Objective Using teamwork to help win

Supplies open space

Directions 2 kids sit back to back. The objective is to try and stand up with your teammate

without using your hands. First team to stand wins.

Source http://www.ehow.com/info_7856586_elementary-teambuilding-activities.html

Contributor Don


Title Follow The Leader

Grade Level K-8

Theme Following Patterns

Subject

Objective Strengthen awareness

Supplies open space

Directions Choose one kid to leave the room for a moment. The rest of the kids stand in a

circle, with the moderator choosing one kid to be the "leader." The leader then

uses gestures that the rest of the kids have to follow, for example clapping

hands, slapping knee, raising hand etc. The child who left the room now rejoins

the group and participates. That child then has to guess who the leader is. If

guessed correctly, child gets to choose the next kid who has to leave the room

and become the next one to guess.

Source http://www.ehow.com/info_7856586_elementary-teambuilding-activities.html

Contributor Don


Title Indoor Obstacle Course

Grade Level k-8

Theme Fun Competition

Subject

Objective Speed and Agility

Supplies open space

Directions 1. crawl under and or over chairs

2.crawl under a string stretched between 2 chairs or legs

3.jump in and out of a hula-hoop

4.walk on a balance beam

5.throw a beanbag into a laundry basket.

6.ring toss

7.somersault from 1 point to the next

8.do 10 jumping jacks

Source www.funandexerciseforkids.com

Contributor Tracy K


Title Dance your heart out

Grade Level k-8

Theme get your heat rate going and blood flowing

Subject

Objective get yourself moving

Supplies open space

Directions Dancing is a great way to raise your heart rate and get your blood flowing. Have

the kids pick an appropriate song and make a cd with the collection of songs

they choose. Break them up into groups and give them time to put together a

little routine. While the other kids are waiting to use the cd player they can

make posters with the name of their dance group on them. After everyone has

practiced(this might actually take 2 days to complete) they can show the class

what they have put together. This will help them lan team work.


Contributor Tracy K


Title Man from mars

Grade Level k-8

Theme play

Subject

Objective listening and communication

Supplies open space

Directions its like red rover but instead you put a twist on it. You say Man from Mars, the

concept is basically the same but I think you can kee the kids into it by using

the new name for it.


Contributor Tracy K


Title Five ways to get physical

Grade Level k-8

Theme information

Subject

Objective keeping kids active and having fun. POSITIVE

Supplies varies

Directions 1. Use your feet-walk to a friends house, walk your dog or a neighbors dog,

walk around a mall. Use your feet any chance you get.

2. Move to the beat- dancing while your on the phone, watching t.v. or even

cooking.

3. Roll around town- Ride your bike, skate boarding or roller skating is also

great to do(just make sure you wear the proper safety gear)

4. Get your friends moving-Gather some friends for a friendly game of

basketball or soccer. Throw the football around a bit.

5. Be a buddy- If you are stuck babysitting or playing with your brother or

sisters, make a playtime out of it. Play hide and seek, hopscotch, jump rope or

even fly a kite.


Contributor Tracy K


Title Touching ground

Grade Level k-8

Theme hand eye coordination

Subject

Objective keeping the balloon up

Supplies Balloons

Directions Hit a balloon and don’t let it touch the ground. Each round you can decide what

part of the body they need to use to keep the balloon up. For example: nose,

foot, forehead, hand belly. Make it fun, they will get a kick out of it.You cannot

hit it 2 times in a row, if you do you are out.

Source KIDNETICS.COM

Contributor Tracy K


Title Witch's brew

Grade Level 6-Mar

Theme Halloween

Subject

Objective Treat for Halloween

Supplies Grape juice,red grapes and blueberries,milk ice, and blender

Directions Put grape juice, grapes, blueberries, and milk into a blender. Add ice and blend

to make a "witch's smoothie."

Source The Giant Encylopedia of Monthly Activities

Contributor Brandee


Title Real Life Angry Birds

Grade Level K-5

Theme hand eye coordination

Subject

Objective Accuracy

Supplies empty boxes of different shapes and sizes, large lightweight ball, small balls

Directions Stack boxes randomly and put smaller balls inbetween the boxes. The object is

to use the larger ball to knock down the boxes and free the "pigs"/smaller balls.

Each child gets 3 throws.

Source Pinterest

Contributor Theresa


Title Outdoor Twister

Grade Level K-5

Theme outdoor board game

Subject

Objective balance, hand eye coordination, listening skills

Supplies Twister spinner, green, yellow, blue, and red special spray paint for grass

Directions Spray paint the grass with lines of colored circles that resemble a twister mat.

You can make the playing space and large as you want. Played like normal

twister.

Source Pinterest

Contributor Theresa


Title Soccer Shooting drills

Grade Level 2-5

Theme Sports

Subject Physical Activity

Objective Learning different shooting techniques while developing skills

Supplies 3-5 soccer balls and cones

Directions Make a triangle shape with the tip facing the net. Direct children to lineup

behind the cones (half on each). Instruct children to pass the ball to you. When

you receive the pass direct the ball to outside of the cone. The player will then

shoot ball to the goal. Make sure it is a one time shot either with laces or inside

of foot. Never with the toe.

Source N/A

Contributor Julio


Title Soccer "King of the Hill"

Grade Level 2-5

Theme Sports


Objective Physically active game, while developing dribbling skills and defensive skills

Supplies soccer balls, and cones

Directions Make a big circle with the cones. Make sure each player that participates has a

soccer ball. Point of the game is to dribble around the circle while trying to kick

other participants ball outside the circle. If the ball gets kicked out of the cirlce

the participant without the ball is out until next game. Last man standing wins.

Source N/A

Contributor Julio


Title Triangle passing

Grade Level 1-5

Theme Sports


Objective Developing passing skills while moving.

Supplies Soccer balls, cones

Directions Setup a triangle about 5-7 feet apart from each other. Direct each player to a

cone. The goal is to make as many passes as possible in one minute while

following your run.

Source N/A

Contributor Julio


Title Headers

Grade Level 1-5

Theme Sports

Subject Physcial Activity

Objective Developing headering skills

Supplies Soccer balls, cones

Directions Instruct each participant to find a partner. Place among the two. Instruct each to

toss the ball to other participants head. The participants needs to header it back

to the players hands. Do sets of 10 and switch with partner.

Source N/A

Contributor Julio


Title Scrimmage

Grade Level 2-5

Theme Sports

Subject Physcial Activity

Objective Game practice

Supplies soccer

Directions 7-7 game play.

Source N/A

Contributor Julio

PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE - Glendale Heights Parks

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