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Classroom or Large Space Activities ActivityClassroom or Large Space Activities Activity
Publisher
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Activity

Classroom or Large Space Activities

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The 24 activities detailed in this packet are designed to get kids up and moving with a minimum of chaos. A great resource to have on hand for drama classes and content courses.

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Concepts

movement, creative movement

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the 12 Days of Fitness activity the twelve days before Christmas vacation to build fitness and channel pre-holiday energy
  • Great rainy day activities

Pros

  • Directions for each activity include the supplies needed, the number of players for which the activity is designed, cautions, and the positioning of participants

Cons

  • None

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