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Week 3: Sept. 9-13
IA Name: Five Touches
Grade Level: 2nd and Up
Equipment: Cones for boundaries, self space markers (i.e., carpet squares or poly spots), beanbags
Directions:
Ask the children to find a safe self-space in the gym. Beanbags have been scattered throughout the gym prior to their arrival. Remind them not to touch the beanbags.
To begin the activity ask the students to begin walking throughout general space when the music starts. They are to avoid the beanbags as they are moving. When the music stops, the teacher will call out
a body part (e.g. elbow, tummy, back). The students are then to touch that body part on five different beanbags as quickly and as safely as possible.
The last one they touch will be their "home." They are to sit by
that beanbag, and wait for the music to start and the game will be repeated.
Variations:
- Have the students choose a body part
- Have them use a different locomotor pattern
- For the older students instead of telling them the number have them figure out a math problem (i.e., 8-4+1)
TEACHERS NOTE: Throughout the activity remind students to move safely especially when touching the beanbags. They need to keep their eyes up and be considerate of others.
Submitted by Mike Imergoot who teaches at Mark Twain Elementary School in Brentwood, MO. Thanks for contributing to PE Central!
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