Team-building, routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules.
1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use
Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers.
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Module Resources
Module Resources
The Complete Module
Essential Questions & Priority Outcomes
Module Block Plan
All Activity Plans
Instant Adventure Packet
Closing Adventure Packet
Giants, Wizards, Elves Poster
Up Down Exercise Chart
Yoga Cards
Nutrition Trivia Time Card
Emotion Color Card
Academic Language Cards
Active Home Menu Board
Performance Rubric
Universal Design Suggestions
Individual Activities
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Instant Fitness Adventures
Team Giants, Wizards, Elves
Cone Flip Treasure Grab
Up or Down
Build Your Plate
Closing Fitness Adventures
Other Helpful Resources
- Timed Station Music [Link to Spotify, Apple Music]
- Tabata Interval Music [Link to Spotify]
- Nutrition Education [Link to Nutrition Resources]
Believe In You Resources
- Journals [CLICK HERE]
- Leadership Activities [CLICK HERE]
Rules & Rights
Establishing Class Rules
The OPEN Team has created 3 umbrella rules for you to discuss with your students. Facilitating meaningful discussion with a focus on social and emotional competencies will give your students a voice as it relates to the how and why classroom rules and routines are important.
Classroom Rules Introduction:
Classroom Rules Poster:
Student Empowerment Rights Poster:
CASEL Alignments and DOK Question Sets:
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