After this lesson children will have:
Ensure activity space has an even surface.
If children spend too long waiting in line, and space allows, create two or three groups of children and circles, so that they can leap over the puddles at the same time.
Draw a circle on the ground for children to leap over
Draw a circle on the ground with chalk and tell children that this is a make-believe puddle. Line the children up into single file about 15 feet away from the circle. One at a time, children will take a running jump over the circle, as if they were jumping over a puddle. For an extra challenge, add another “puddle” by drawing another circle on the ground about a foot from the original circle. Encourage them to go over with one foot first, followed by the other so that it is a leap. Tell them to try not to get their feet wet!
Talk to children about what it means to go over something and under something. Use examples such as bridges and tunnels that go over and under roads.
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.