Footbag, also known as hacky sack, is a fun activity for many age levels. It can be played outdoors, in a park, or in a parking lot; just a little space is needed. But it takes some skill to keep the footbag moving. Lesson 1 (out of five...

Students sing the song Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes using the spanish words for the parts of the body. They practice saying the words before singing the song and try going faster each time the sing the song.

Students begin lesson by singing, "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" in English as a class. They then are introduced to the song in Spanish using one body part at a time and repeat the song with the teacher singing slowly. Next, they...

Students run lap around the field. They complete dynamic stretching: high knees, high knee kicks, forward lunges, 45 degree, side lunges, and high knee crossover. Students review the scoring and rules of the game speedball. They are...

First graders practice reading words that contain a silent letter. In this silent letter words lesson plan, 1st graders look at words on the board such as lamb, sock, and knee and practice reading them without pronouncing one of the...

Head and shoulders, knees and...ears? Eyes? Hands? Help learners get the parts of the body straight with this set of 12 picture cards!

Come and play with the long a, touch your knees with the long e, and learn the vowel sounds with these worksheets that were made for you, with the long u! This resource offers a fun way to help youngsters grasp the sounds that long...

Middle schoolers participate in team activities and drills to practice running types and techniques such as high knee, skip running, back kick, big stride, etc... They participate in a 50 meter dash, relay race, and agility race.

This page is a list of the five lessons in this unit on footbag, aka hacky sack. There are links to each lesson and to all the other components of the unit. It includes a block plan, instant activities for warm-ups, assessment...

Students perform musical routines with lummi sticks and motions. As they hit the sticks together in time to the music, students move the sticks over their head, sit on their knees, lay on their tummy, on their side, and on their back....

Students become are flag holders. Each one has a flag tucked into back pocket or waist band with flag exposed down to at least the knee. Once the flag is in pocket they can no longer touch flag. The goal for the non-flag holders is to...

Young scholars strike a ball with a long handled implement. In this dribbling lesson, students practice knee bends while they hold a long handed implement to dribble a ball. Young scholars practice this activity with various size balls....

Students are provided with the opportunity to practice proper body alignment when lifting, carrying and lowering an object.

Students play a form of tag. Students who are tagged, kneel on one knee and place their thumb in the air. They are freed when students sit on the knee of the tagged student and pull down the thumb that is in the air.

Students strike balloons with different body parts (elbow, head, knee, wrist, shoulder, etc.) to practice their striking skills.

Students demonstrate basic volleying skills. They perform the forward backward stride and discuss its benefits. Students portray flexed knees and elbows, as well as positioning of hands in preparation of a set pass. They communicate the...

Young scholars practice moving in and out of spaces using a locomotor step. They jump on a given signal and continue moving. Students discuss the need for bent knees and ankles when they land. They demonstrate their unique sequence for...

Students develop endurance and practice positioning skills for combination passing. They hit the opposing ¿¿fox¿¿ below the knees with a thrown ball. They continually reposition to provide passing options for the team-mate with the...

Students practice a form of locomotion - walk, jog, gallop, skill. They select 2 to 4 flag holders and each one has a flag tucked into back pocket or waist band with flag exposed down to at least the knee. The goal for the non-flag...

Students practice keeping quiet while standing in line. They play Simon says with the teacher to identify the parts of their muscles, bones, or other body parts such as hair, knees, and eyes. Students complete movements only if they...

Enrich a primary grade unit on fairy tales with this printable version of the classic story "The Princess and the Pea." With a simple story structure and a blend of short and long sentences, this is a great resource for developing the...

In a multidisciplinary lesson plan, you will focus your instruction around the West African folktale, Anansi Goes to Lunch by Bobby and Sherry Norfolk while your little learners sing songs, play games, participate in a grand...

Show your youngsters how to discern between shapes of different sizes, types, and colors. After the initial introduction, learners choose the type, color, and size of the shape instructed during a game with the whole class.

A lesson from track and field is all about hurdles. It's a difficult skill that takes time and lots of practice to be able to perform well. In this lesson, the class learns step-by-step techniques to performing getting over a hurdle...