Athletics & Wellness
Grade 1
45 min
Listen and Move Together
Let's learn how to listen carefully and move our bodies together as a team! Playing games is so much more fun when we all cooperate and play as friends.
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What & Why
What does it mean to listen and move together?It means using our ears to hear instructions and our bodies to do the same actions as our friends, all at the same time! It's like being a team of dancing robots or a school of fish swimming together.Why is it important?It's Fun: We can create cool patterns and dances when we all move as one.It's Safe: When everyone follows the rules and moves together, we don't bump into each other.It's Friendly: It shows we are working as a team and helping each other succeed.
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Example 1 — Follow the Leader
How to Play:Choose one person to be the 'Leader.'Everyone else lines up behind the Leader.The Leader starts moving around the space. They can skip, hop, crawl, or make silly walks!Everyone in the line must copy the Leader's exact movements.Take turns being the Leader so everyone gets a chance!Teamwork Tip: Watch the person in front of you and listen for any sounds the Leader makes!
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Example 2 — Red Light, Green Light
How to Play:One person is the 'Traffic Light' and stands at one end of the play area, facing away from the others.The other players stand in a line at the other end.When the Traffic Light calls out 'Green Light!', the players can move towards them.When the Traffic Light calls out 'Red Light!', they turn around quickly. Everyone must freeze immediately!If the Traffic Light sees someone moving, that player goes back to the starting line.Listening Tip: Your ears have to be ready to hear 'Red Light!' at any moment so you can stop super fast!
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Beginner
In the game 'Red Light, Green Light,' what should you do when you hear 'Red Light!'?
A.Freeze in place like a statue.
B.Start running as fast as you can.
C.Sit down on the floor.
D.Yell 'Red Light!' back.
Beginner
You are playing 'Follow the Leader.' The leader starts hopping on one foot, but you find it tricky. What is the BEST thing to do?
A.Stop playing and sit down.
B.Tell the leader to pick an easier move.
C.Try your best to hop, even if you wobble.
D.Just walk instead of hopping.
Beginner
In 'Simon Says,' when should you do the action?
A.Every time Simon tells you to do something.
B.Only when Simon says 'Simon says' before the action.
C.Whenever you feel like it.
D.Only when Simon whispers the action.
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