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Gluestick Bowling ActivityGluestick Bowling Activity
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PEGAMES.org
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K - 6th
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Physical Education
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Gluestick Bowling

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Have to stay indoors for a PE class? All you need are bean bags and glue sticks, and you have yourself a bowling alley! Check out this activity, which goes beyond a traditional bowling game to give your class members the opportunity to use their bodies and re-create the lanes of an alley.

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wet weather pe

Additional Tags

rainy day activities, rainy day games, rainy day pe, wet weather pe, physical education

Pros

  • Engaging activity
  • Each class member must contribute similar effort and level of participation

Cons

  • Given the extended time in a plank position, ensure that learners are maintaining proper form and have the opportunity to come of out of the position to prevent injury
  • Consider devising scoring guidelines, time limits, or alternate methods of participation
  • Requires surface where objects can easily slide

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