Integration Idea: Physical Education

Statues Alive Activity

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Statues Alive Activity Participants start as statues, but soon they begin to come to life! As the leader guides this transformation, students will practice their concentration and imagination skills. 

Space Chase Activity

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Space Chase Activity Following a design on paper, partners create characters in a chase or race. This activity works well when paired with a story that includes a chase, such as “The Tortoise and the Hare.”

Snowmen Activity

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Snowmen Activity Participants begin as snowmen standing in a field. Then, using concentration and physical control, they begin to melt!

Snakes, Spiders, and Snails Activity

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Snakes, Spiders, and Snails Activity This fun game combines tag, listening, teamwork, and concentration. Best of all: There are no losers! Everybody plays until the very end.

Snake in the Grass Activity

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Snake in the Grass Activity Imagine “red light, green light,” tag, and animal transformation all rolled into one! This high-energy and silly game will delight your students as they practice concentration and teamwork.

Rubber Band Activity

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Rubber Band Activity This is a great physical warm up for all ages! Participants stretch and release their bodies while learning to work with space and follow directions.

Rag Doll Drop Activity

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Rag Doll Drop Activity In this physical warm up, participants use their imaginations to stretch and prepare for drama.

The Line Up Activity

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The Line Up Activity This is an action-reaction activity that also requires listening, observation, and imagination. Participants will enjoy having the chance to both initiate and respond to physical actions.

Stick Foot to Floor Activity

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Stick Foot to Floor Activity This activity is designed to teach concentration and body awareness skills. Participants imitate nailing or gluing their feet to the floor and experiment with movement in all directions.

Poison Activity

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Poison Activity Participants learn spatial awareness as they walk across the room without touching each other. This activity is especially designed for younger elementary students. You will need tape or string to mark off a square in your classroom.