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Balloon Trolley

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Students use a physical activity in order to improve hand eye coordination and teamwork. They stand close to each other with balloons between them and stay together without holding the balloons with hands. This requires trust and communication.

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communication, social skills, movement

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communication, movement, social skills, physical education
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Grade
K - 1st
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

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