Pre-school PE Lesson Ideas

Name of Activity: Big Buddies

Purpose of Activity: The purpose of this activity is to help our PreK students gain confidence in learning new skills. In addition, they begin to learn how to cooperate with others and they also have opportunities to talk, laugh and play with their big buddy.

Prerequisites: Big buddies (older students in grades 2, 3, 4, or 5) should have lessons on how to help their PreK, "little buddy." This includes what to do if your little buddy is hesitant, what to do if your little buddy is not following the activity, etc. It is suggested that you "role-play" these with the big buddies before they begin.

Suggested Grade Level: PreK

Materials Needed: Regular P.E. equipment needed for whatever you are teaching on that particular day. You will also need one "big buddy" student for each "little buddy" PreK student.

Description of Idea

Assessment Ideas:

Have the big buddies keep a reflective journal.

Have the little buddies briefly tell you what they did with their buddy.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

If needed, an adult aide will stay with a big buddy/disabled little buddy, but a disabled child SHOULD also have a student big buddy (in addition to the adult aide).