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Week 10: Oct. 28-Nov. 1

IA Name: Everybody It

Grade Level: 4th and Up

Equipment: Cones for general space boundaries

Directions:

Children are in scattered formation within the playing area. The activity begins with all of the students being "it". The objective of the activity is for the students to move about the general space tagging various classmates while avoiding being tagged.

Once a student is tagged he/she must perform a previously identified fitness exercise (i.e., sit ups, dance). If a double tag occurs both students perform the agreed upon task. The length of time to use for this instant activity should be based on how safely the students are able to move about the general space.

Teaching Tips:

1. Don't let students perform the exercises incorrectly! Have them redo if they perform them using poor techniques.
1. Limit the speed and type of movement until the students are able to move safely through general space (i.e. walking first).
2. Once the students are comfortable with the activity it is possible to alternate between the fitness components (i.e., curl-ups and static stretching).

Safety Tips:

1. May want to have students move to the side of the area to complete their exercises if you are working in a very crowded area.
2. Make sure all students understand that they need to be aware of students on the floor while they are moving. Don't trip over them.


Submitted by John Pomeroy who teaches physical education at Roland E. Cook and Fort Lewis Elementary School. Thanks for contributing to PE Central!

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