I use cylindercising as an instant activity. Students enter the gym and on the screen they see the following: I'll match up partners as they enter and off they go to retrieve one foam cylinder and an open space. As I filter throughout the gym, I'm never disappointed in the communication, excitement, an overall creativity … Continue reading CYLINDERCISING – Instant activity promoting teamwork, creativity, and exercise
FEED THE FROGS/SWAT THE FLIES – Game of the Week
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 … Continue reading FEED THE FROGS/SWAT THE FLIES – Game of the Week
BEAT THE SPINNING HULA HOOP – Game of the Week
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 … Continue reading BEAT THE SPINNING HULA HOOP – Game of the Week