TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to move around and within a boundary.
IMPORTANCE
Moving around and within a boundary is important because it allows you to follow the rules of a game and play safely.
VOCABULARY
Boundary: a line that marks the limits of an area.
When moving around and within a boundary, it is important to:
1. Keep your head up.
2. Always know where the boundary lines are.
3. Keep your feet either inside or outside of the boundary lines.
PRACTICE
- Line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder. When I say, “GO!” run around the field in different directions without touching one another and without going outside the boundary.
- When I say, “GO!” run around the outside of the field boundary without touching one another.
FOXES & BUNNIES
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
4-20 students per game
EQUIPMENT
15 short cones
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Foxes and Bunnies. In this game, you are bunnies trying to get back to your rabbit hole (circle of cones). Your goal is to move within the boundary to get back to your rabbit hole without getting caught by the fox (tagger).
INSTRUCTIONS
- At the beginning of each round, the fox starts inside the rabbit hole and the bunnies start behind the row of cones.
- The round begins when the fox starts counting down from 10.
- While the fox is counting, the bunnies hop around on two feet.
- When the fox gets to zero, he/she will yell, “Here comes the fox!” and all the bunnies have to get to the rabbit hole without being tagged.
- If you are tagged, you become a fox.
- The tagger(s) must use a two-finger butterfly tag.
Game 1: Teacher is the fox.
Game 2: Teacher selects 2-3 students to begin as foxes.
Exit Ticket: Students run within a certain boundary to get in line before exiting class.
TEACHING TIPS
- Safety:
- Remind students to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid bumping into others.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- "I know I can stay inside the boundary lines by....
- Something that was hard for me today was...?"
REVOLUTION RACE
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
5-20 students per game
EQUIPMENT
4 different dots (red, yellow, blue, green)
2 tall cones
Optional: 2 batons
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Revolution Race. In this game, your goal is to see how fast you can move around the course.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two teams. Each team will form a single file line behind their tall cone.
- The course runs in a clockwise direction.
- When I say, “GO!” you have to run around the course stepping on each dot.
- When you get back to your team, high-five the next student so that he/she may go.
Practice Round: Have three students demonstrate with you how to run a course.
Game 1: Each student runs once so that he/she makes it back to their original dot.
Game 2: Time each team for two minutes and see how many teammates make it back to their home dot.
Variation: Consider giving groups an object to pass off, like a baton.
Variation: To increase participation, create more courses and teams (depending on class size and classroom management).
Exit Ticket: Students run within a certain boundary to get in line before exiting class.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Starting with a demonstration is crucial so students know where they are running to.
- Safety:
- Runners should be mindful not to run into each other when getting to the next dot.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- "I know I can stay inside the boundry lines by....
- Something that was hard for me today was...?"
MUSICAL DOTS
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
4-12 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 music player
1 dot per student
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Musical Dots. In this game, your goal is to move around the circle as the music plays and quickly find a dot when the music stops!
INSTRUCTIONS
- Before the game begins, form a circle by standing on a dot.
- When I say, “GO!” I will begin playing the music while everyone begins walking in a clockwise direction.
- When the music stops, quickly find a dot to stand on.
- If you get to a dot at the same time as another classmate, Ro Sham Bo to decide who gets the dot.
- If you end up without a dot, sit in the middle of the circle and cheer on your classmates.
Game 1: Play as indicated above, but do not take away any dots so everyone gets a chance to win.
Game 2: Keep taking away one additional dot each round.
Exit Ticket: Students run within a certain boundary to get in line before exiting class.
TEACHING TIPS
- Safety:
- Remind students to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid bumping into others.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- "I know I can stay inside the boundary lines by....
- Something that was hard for me today was...?"