SHAPE STANDARDS
S1.E1.K- Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance
S2.E3.K- Travels in general space with different speeds.

CASEL STANDARDS
Self-Management: Self-Motivation

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

 

Objective: Slide

Running Unit | Level 3

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to slide.

IMPORTANCE
Sliding is important because it strengthens other muscles in your legs that are not used when running forward.

VOCABULARY
Lead foot: the foot that is in the front (closest to the destination).

When sliding, it is important to:

1. Keep your shoulders pointed forward and knees bent.

2. Step with one foot to your right or left.

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3. Bring your other foot right next to your lead foot.

PRACTICE

  1. Line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.  Turn to your right.  When I say, “GO!” step slowly through the slide movements down to the midline and back.
  2. When I say, “GO!” slide a little faster and more like a shuffle.
  3. When I say, “GO!” slide down to the midline and back as quickly as you can.

ARCTIC SLIDERS

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TIME
10-20 minutes

NUMBER OF STUDENTS
5-20 students per game

EQUIPMENT
11 short cones
24 fuzzy balls
Optional: 1 tall cone per student

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Arctic Sliders. In this game, we are in the Arctic Kingdom (field) and the Blizzard Wizard (thrower) is looking to turn all the Sneaky Sliders to ice by hitting them with magic snowballs (fuzzy balls)! Your goal is to sneak by the Blizzard Wizard and get to the other side without being hit with a magic snowball.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • At the beginning the game, the Arctic Sliders must line up on the baseline and face the Blizzard Wizard.
  • When I say, “GO!” you have to slide to the other side of the Arctic Kingdom without being hit by a magic snowball.
  • You are frozen if a magic snowball hits you.
  • You can be unfrozen if one of your classmates tags you on the shoulder.
  • If you move without sliding (ex: running), you will automatically become frozen.
  • We will begin a new round when all the Arctic Sliders reach the other side of the kingdom or are frozen.
 

Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Students move constantly from one side of the field to the other (without a signal).
Game 3: Students pickup snow cones (tall cones), one at a time, from an end zone. When all snow cones have been gathered, the class has defeated the Blizzard Wizard!
Exit Ticket: Students slide all the way to the exit location of class.

 

TEACHING TIPS

  • Approach:
    • If there are too many students running at a time, consider dividing them into two heats.
  • Safety:
    • Students need to be mindful of keeping a safe distance from each other to avoid collisions.
  • 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 should keep my shoulders pointed ___________ when sliding.
    • Today I helped a friend by....

RAINBOW EXPLOSION

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TIME
10-20 minutes

NUMBER OF STUDENTS
5-20 students per game

EQUIPMENT
20 short cones (red, yellow, blue, green)
4 hula-hoops (red, yellow, blue, green)
20 fuzzy balls (red, yellow, blue, green)

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Rainbow Explosion. In this game, a rainbow has exploded everywhere! Your goal is to put the rainbow back together.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Before the game begins, line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
  • When I say, “GO!” slide across the field, pick up a cone or fuzzy ball and place it in the matching hula-hoop.
  • We will begin a new game when all the cones and fuzzy balls have been stacked.
 

Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Have students pick one color before the game begins. He/she may only pick up that color.
Game 3:  Have the class build the rainbow together in order, one hoop at a time, starting with red and ending with green.
Game 4: Count aloud and see how fast everyone can build the rainbow together.
Exit Ticket: Students slide all the way to the exit location of class.

 

TEACHING TIPS

  • Approach:
    • Model how to slide properly through the course.
  • Safety:
    • Make sure students are not bumping into other students while picking up cones or fuzzy balls.
  • 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 should keep my shoulders pointed ___________ when sliding.
    • Today I helped a friend by....

SLUG SLIDE

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TIME
10-20 minutes

NUMBER OF STUDENTS
5-20 students per game

EQUIPMENT
4 dots (red, yellow, blue, green)
2 tall cones
1 hula-hoop
Optional: 2 batons

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Slug Slide. In this game, you are all slugs trying to get out of the hot sun. Your goal is to slide around the course to avoid the sun (tagger).

INSTRUCTIONS

  • I will divide the classinto two slug teams. Each team will form a single file line behind a tall cone.
  • I will be the sun and will stand in the middle.
  • When I say, “GO!” the first person in each line will slide halfway around the course (clockwise) and high-five the next person in line on the other team.
  • If you get tagged by the sun, you must do one slug push-up in the middle hula-hoop then go back and join your team.
  • You cannot begin sliding until you receive a high-five.
  • We will begin a new game when everyone has had a chance to slide.
 

Game 1: Play as indicated above. (Do not tag anyone the first round so everyone has a chance to slide around the course).
Game 2: Play as indicated above.
Variation: Change up the assigned movement inside the hula-hoop (jumping jack, sit-up, high-knees, etc.)
Variation: Consider giving students a fuzzy ball to pass off like a baton.
Exit Ticket: Students slide all the way to the exit location of class.

 

TEACHING TIPS

  • Approach:
    • Starting with a demonstration is crucial. Remind students that they should not do a complete lap around the course.
  • 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 should keep my shoulders pointed ___________ when sliding.
    • Today I helped a friend by....