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Exploring Gross Motor Skills
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Exploring Gross Motor Skills! Lesson Plan

Exploring Gross Motor Skills!

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This lesson plan focuses on enhancing preschoolers' gross motor skills through a variety of engaging activities spanning 105 minutes. The session begins with an energetic warm-up that incorporates movement and stretches, followed by five activity stations where children can practice jumping, balancing, running, and navigating an obstacle course. Each station allows for skill development in a fun and interactive environment, promoting coordination and teamwork. A group activity involving mimicking animal movements further encourages creativity and physical expression. Following the main activities, children participate in a cool-down session with calming stretches, concluding with group reflection to share their favorite experiences. Throughout the lesson, safety is prioritized, and supervision ensures that children can explore and enjoy movement safely, fostering a positive attitude toward physical activity. The lesson aims not only to enhance motor skills but also to build social skills and a love for play.

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EL.PK.PH.GRO.10
EL.PK.PH.GRO.10
Demonstrate an ability to move rhythmically to music or follow a simple dance routine.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.8
EL.PK.PH.GRO.8
Demonstrate an ability to navigate through obstacle courses or other physical challenges.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.5
EL.PK.PH.GRO.5
Demonstrate an ability to throw, catch, and kick a ball with some accuracy.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.3
EL.PK.PH.GRO.3
Demonstrate an understanding of basic locomotor movements such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, and skipping.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.1
EL.PK.PH.GRO.1
Demonstrate spatial awareness and body control during movement activities.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.4
EL.PK.PH.GRO.4
Engage in activities that promote balance and coordination, such as balancing on one foot or walking on a balance beam.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.7
EL.PK.PH.GRO.7
Engage in activities that promote hand-eye coordination, such as throwing and catching a ball or hitting a target with a bat.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.9
EL.PK.PH.GRO.9
Engage in activities that promote strength and endurance, such as climbing, swinging, or crawling.
EL.PK.PH.GRO.2
EL.PK.PH.GRO.2
Identify different body parts and their functions.
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EL.PK.PH.GRO.6
Participate in simple group games and activities that involve following rules and taking turns.
LevelPreschool
SubjectPhysical Education
Subject AreaGross Motor Skills
Age Range3 to 5
AudienceGroup
LanguageEnglish
Duration95 mins