Setup and Equipment
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The class divides into partners and meet at the center of the gym.
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Blindfolds are optional.
Guidelines:
- The object of this activity is to find your partner by using a common two syllable word or two word combination.
- Partners work together to come up with a unique hog call. One partner says the 1st half and the other partner says the second half. Today’s word combination will be a sport or physical activity.
- Examples:
- Tennis Serve
- Ice Skating
- Jog – ging
- On the signal, “Bumpers Up”. Partners place the palms of their hands over their eyes and extend their elbows forward.
- Partners turn around and begin walking to the opposite end of the gym.
- Stop on the teacher’s signal, then turn around so partners are facing each other..
- Keep your “Bumpers Up” and try to find your partner using your hog call.
- When you find your partner, open your eyes and open your eyes and move to the perimeter.
- Walk clockwise and chat with your partner about some of your favorite ways to exercise.
Alternative Activity: Animal Sound
Setup and Equipment
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The class divides into groups of four or five and meet together to come up with an animal sound. For example: Cows, sheep, chickens, cats, dogs.
- Spread around the gym and mix up all of the groups.
Guidelines:
- On the teachers signal, “Bumpers Up” and try to find all of the animals in your groups using your animal signs only.
- When you find your group, open your eyes and move to the perimeter.
- Walk clockwise and chat with your group about some of your favorite ways to exercise outdoors?
