Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Follow the Leader Through the Jungle

Let's go on an adventure! This lesson teaches us how to move our bodies in fun ways, like animals in the jungle, which helps us become great movers and stay healthy.

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What & Why

Locomotor skills are how we move our bodies from one place to another. We call them our 'traveling skills'!Learning them helps us play games, be safe, and keep our bodies strong and healthy. Today, we'll travel through a jungle by copying animal moves!
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Example 1 — Slithering Snake

Imagine you are a long, slithery snake!Lie down on your tummy on a soft mat.Keep your body low to the ground.Use your arms and legs to wiggle and push your body forward, just like a snake slithering through the grass.Try to keep your movements smooth and quiet.
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Example 2 — Hopping Frog

Let's be a frog on a lily pad!Start by squatting down low, with your hands on the floor between your feet.Look forward to see where you are going.Push off with your strong legs and JUMP forward!Land softly on both feet at the same time, bending your knees to be safe. Ribbit!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
Locomotor skills are ways we...
A.Move from one place to another
B.Sit very still
C.Clap our hands
D.Sing a song
Beginner
You are playing 'Follow the Leader' and the leader starts hopping like a frog. What is the BEST way to do this safely?
A.Land on your knees
B.Bend your knees to land softly
C.Keep your legs straight when you land
D.Close your eyes
Beginner
Which animal move keeps you low to the ground?
A.Galloping like a giraffe
B.Flying like a bird
C.Slithering like a snake
D.Leaping like a gazelle

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Follow the Leader Through the Jungle is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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Let's go on an adventure! This lesson teaches us how to move our bodies in fun ways, like animals in the jungle, which helps us become great movers and stay healthy.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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