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Quick Warm Ups

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Here is a basic PE lesson that outlines ten different warm up games that you can utilize with your class to get them stretched out and ready for the primary activity. Some of these warm-ups could actually be used as a primary PE game for the whole class.

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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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