Elaine Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I will be teaching two classes this year at our co-op, gym and IEW writing. The writing class I am prepared for, it's the gym class that is overwhelming me.:lol: What kinds of things can I do with 16 four and five year olds? Is there curriculum for this type of class. What activities have been hits? misses? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne in TX Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 See if anyone has one or two parachutes--they are always a big hit and there are alot of games you can play with them (also it keeps their hands to themselves--for the most part~) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 If your objective is mostly to have fun, old fashioned schoolyard games could work well. Circle games such as the Farmer in the Dell, the Hokey Pokey, Shoo Fly, or Duck, Duck, Goose. More active games include Simon Says, Follow the Leader, Red Light-Green Light, Mr. Fox What Time is It?, Red Rover, Four Square, and Hopscotch. Simple obstacle courses could also be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 My ds was 5 last year and his favorite gym activity was jump roping! He loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 :iagree: See if anyone has one or two parachutes--they are always a big hit and there are alot of games you can play with them (also it keeps their hands to themselves--for the most part~) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks, everyone! You have given me a great jumping off point.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I taught 2nd/3rd grade PE last year and my kids loved relays and tag games. Here is a good webite: http://www.funattic.com/game_relay.htm They alss loved obstacle courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 When I used to teach, I had a great time with dances. (It depends upon the ages of the kids you have, though.) We did the Virginia Reel, and I taught them Cotton-Eyed Joe, and the Chicken Dance, and the Mexican Hat Dance. We had a great time. Your library should have a bunch of music for this sort of thing, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 We just returned from my daughter's first homeschool group. In their gym time they did an obstacle course, played duck duck goose, and played mother may I. My daughter was thrilled to death because she's never gotten the opportunity to play duck duck goose because she's never been in a classroom setting with very many kids before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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