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Publisher
Run for Life
Resource Details
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Year
2012
Activity

Warm Up Games

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

How fun! Get kids warmed up with these activities that promote physical fitness as well as teamwork. Find descriptions of warm ups as well as full games, including all equipment you will need. Relays, obstacle courses, and variations on classic activities will be a hit with elementary schoolers!

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physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Once kids are familiar with these activities, let a student choose the warm-up for the day or come up with one on their own

Pros

  • Each game is clearly explained
  • Find activities that require very minimal-if any- equipment

Cons

  • None

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