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Feed the Frogs is another fun throwing game which includes throwing, striking, strategy, shooting, and fun. I play this game with 1st-5th grades. It’s based off the game Oscar the Grouch where students attempt to throw balls into the opposing team’s garbage can. In Feed the Frogs the flies that land inside the mats remain there instead of a student or two standing inside the circle of mats as they do in Oscar the Grouch who are charged with emptying the trash as balls enter. Feed the Frogs adds a few more exciting elements to the game, creating more action for every student.
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I recently posted a Game of the Week called Hula Hoop Twisting – 3 Engaging Activities. One of the activities included using the hoop as a fitness timer. Spin the hoop and complete as many repetitions of a specific exercise before the hoop stops.
This week, as a warm-up, I spread out a bunch of hoops before the students arrived. As they entered, they read the instant activity on the screen.
“Practice spinning the hoop. Count by 2’s as the hoop is spinning. How high can you count before the hoop stops? Repeat and count by 5’s.”
After several repetitions, I presented the challenge of the day called, BEAT THE SPINNING HOOP. We played several rounds where they were given an exercise and a target number. On my command, students would spin their hoops and attempt to reach the target number of the selected exercise.
Round 1: Jumping Jacks, Target: 12
Round 2: Sit-Ups, Target: 7
Round 3: Side Jumps, Target: 23
Round 4: Burpees, Target: 5
We completed each round twice. The students were highly motivated when presented with a target goal. Due to the widely positive response, I felt it necessary to share the activity with you. I hope you can use it.
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Wacka-Wacka-Wacka is one of my absolute favorite team building challenges for students of all ages. It’s the perfect combination of cooperation, communication, patience, and fitness.
I have also placed exercises written on paper under each of the cones. This ensures students are working on a variety of movements.
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