PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE - Glendale Heights Parks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Source playworks.org
Contributor Theresa
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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.
Source playworks.org
Contributor Theresa
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Source Charner, K. (2009). The Giant Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for
Children 3 to 6. Beltsville, Maryland: Gryphon
Contributor Nathan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Source Charner, K. (2009). The Giant Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for
Children 3 to 6. Beltsville, Maryland: Gryphon
Contributor Nathan
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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.
Source Charner, K. (2009). The Giant Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for
Children 3 to 6. Beltsville, Maryland: Gryphon
Contributor Nathan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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.
Source www.funandexerciseforkids.com
Contributor Tracy K
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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.
Source www.funandexerciseforkids.com
Contributor Tracy K
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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.
Source www.funandexerciseforkids.com
Contributor Tracy K
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
Title Soccer "King of the Hill"
Grade Level 2-5
Theme Sports
Subject Physical Activity
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
Title Triangle passing
Grade Level 1-5
Theme Sports
Subject Physical Activity
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
PATH Lesson Plan ENERGY ZONE
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