Elementary PE Brainbooster

● Before you say the “Go Word”, have them repeat the objects back to you. ● While students are going between objects, positively praise those who are following directions and encourage those who aren't. Once they return to Home Base, explain to students you will use a Sequence Touch between activities all year.

Coach Choice: Circle Game

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● Review boundaries where students will be playing the game (circle). ● Choose a circle game that helps students learn names and listen to instructions. Practice the chosen circle game ● Make sure students understand the rules of the game ● While playing, use natural pauses to teach or review expectations in class: ○ Bathroom/drink policy ○ Go Word and Stop procedures ○ School rules related games Return to Home Base and ask the following: ● How did you follow directions during this game? ● How were you responsible for your space during this game? ● Why is it important to follow our school rules? ● Review the boundaries of where students can play tag (ideally big enough for safety and small enough for engagement) ● Because everyone will be “it” in this game, review how to tag safely with student volunteers ○ Using “butterfly fingers” and USA locations (Upper back, shoulders and arms) ● The object of the game is to see how many students you can tag. Nothing happens when someone is tagged–just continuous safe movement and tagging. ● Students will keep track of how many people they tag and when you freeze the game, ask who got over 10…20…etc. ● Before you reset the game with your “Go Word”, challenge them to beat their previous score. ○ Modification: ■ Have students subtract from their total when they get tagged Use a Sequence Touch to get students back to Home Base. Everyone’s It Tag

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