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Dr. Seuss Comes to the Gym Lesson PlanDr. Seuss Comes to the Gym Lesson Plan
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K - 2nd
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Skills Practice
Year
2008
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Dr. Seuss Comes to the Gym

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Demonstrate different motor activities to honor Dr. Seuss's birthday. A literacy-based physical education lesson plan prompts young readers to perform group activities such as tumbling, jumping rope, throwing frisbees, and hopping. Each learning station is based on a book by Dr. Seuss.

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Concepts

dr. seuss, children's literature

Additional Tags

dr. seuss activity, motor activities, english language arts

Pros

  • Ten activities can be used as center rotations or on their own
  • Learner engagement is enhanced through physical movement and academic support  
  • Assessment and teaching ideas are provided 

Cons

  • None

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