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Who doesn't want to play tag? Here's a nice movement activity to keep your class running about practicing hopping, jumping, leaping, skipping and whatever motor skills your can think of. I like that the taggers are not "IT" forever, and that there is built in switching.

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hopping, jumping

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hop, jump, leap, safe tagging skills, physical education
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Grade
2nd - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2002
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