Take a Break
#Teacher2Teacher  |  March 27, 2024

Take a Break

Breaks are scientifically proven to aide in mental and physical health. Whether it is a small break from doing a task or a larger week-long break from school, breaks are essential as humans. It has been shown that Spring break can be highly beneficial to students’ and teachers’ mental health because this week of vacation allows for a much-needed mental decompression from demanding school-related stressors (homework, social encounters, deadlines, schedules, grades, etc.).


Primary Locomotor Movements

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Video: Primary Locomotor Movements

This video, developed by a physical education specialist, helps you teach basic motor skills to students. Learn fun and interesting ways to teach walking, marching, running, jogging, hopping, skipping, sliding, and galloping safely and successfully.

Student Application

Try some simple exercises that help you use all the parts of your body.


Learning Objectives

  1. Students will understand the walking movement.
    1. Marching in place: First, students should stand facing the center of the circle and walk or march in place. Have the students clap to the rhythm of their steps.
    2. Practice: Once students understand the basics of the movement...

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Supporting Activities

  1. Clothing Tip: Students should wear clothes that will allow them to move comfortably. In addition, students should wear tennis shoes, which will provide traction on the blacktop.

    Safety Tip: During the instructional period, students and the teacher will need to stand in a circle. Spacer arms should be used to establish each student'...

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