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Animal Relays ActivityAnimal Relays Activity
Publisher
PhysEdGames
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Physical Education
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0:59
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Year
2011
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Animal Relays

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Run like a lion! As the teacher calls out an animal, one person from each team runs to the cone at the opposite end of the gym like the animal that was called. Then run back and high-five the next person in line signaling them to go. Play until everyone has gone. Call out a new animal the next round.

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Concepts

relay races, fitness, animal behavior

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Switch the animals called out each round such as a crab, elephant, monkey, etc.
  • Change up the teams every round or two

Classroom Considerations

  • Pylons or cones are required; the amount depends on class size and number of teams
  • Intended for teacher use only
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Combines fitness with imagination making it perfect for younger pupils
  • Non-competitive game

Cons

  • None

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