Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
In this video, kids will immerse themselves in the Summer Olympics with beloved characters like Aang the Last Airbender, Transformers, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Spiderman, and more. They will participate in various Olympic events such as running, hurdles, archery, swimming, and more while engaging in a fun and active brain break. This engaging showdown will inspire kids to move, race, jump, punch, and dodge as they compete with their chosen team members. This video is suitable for K8 classrooms, specifically for brain breaks, indoor recess, or energizing activities to break up sedentary periods during the school day. The flexibility of both virtual and in-person learning environments makes it a versatile option for teachers.
Skills Focus:
Cardiovascular endurance
Coordination
Locomotor skills
Instructional Suggestions:
To maximize engagement and movement, encourage students to fully embody their chosen character while participating in the different Olympic events.
Consider displaying visuals of the events or characters to help students better understand and replicate the movements accurately.
Provide modifications or alternative movements for students with varying abilities to ensure inclusivity and participation for all.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After the brain break, engage students in a discussion about the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and staying active.
Integrate math by having students calculate scores or distances for different events.
Encourage students to create their own mini-Olympics with various challenges and events to continue promoting physical activity and teamwork.
