Skipping Stones & Galloping Horses

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What & Why

Today we are learning two new ways to move: skipping and galloping!Skipping is a bouncy move where you take a step and then a little hop on the same foot (step-hop, step-hop).Galloping is a forward sliding move where one foot leads and the other foot follows behind (step-together, step-together), just like a horse!Learning these moves helps our bodies get better at balancing and coordinating, and it makes playing games even more fun.

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Example 1 — Skipping Stones

Imagine you are a flat stone skipping across a calm lake. You're light and bouncy!Step 1: Start by marching in place to feel the rhythm. Lift your knees high.Step 2: Now, take one step forward.Step 3: Right after your foot lands, do a tiny hop on that same foot.Step 4: Now do it with the other foot! Step... and hop!Practice: Try saying "step-hop, step-hop" out loud as you go. Swing your arms to help you balance.

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Example 2 — Galloping Horses

Pretend you are a horse in a big, open field. It's time to gallop!Step 1: Choose one foot to be your 'leader'. Let's pick your right foot.Step 2: Take a big step forward with your leader (right) foot.Step 3: Now, slide your back (left) foot up to meet your leader foot. Don't let it pass!Step 4: Repeat! Step with the leader, slide with the follower.Practice: Say "step-together, step-together" as you move. Try leading with your other foot, too!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner

What two moves are we learning about today?

A.Skipping and galloping

B.Jumping and hopping

C.Running and walking

D.Rolling and crawling

Beginner

You are playing 'Follow the Leader' and the leader starts galloping. What is the BEST thing to do?

A.Start skipping instead.

B.Stop playing the game.

C.Try to copy the leader and gallop too.

D.Run ahead of the leader.

Beginner

Which move is like a 'step-hop, step-hop'?

A.Galloping

B.Skipping

C.Walking

D.Leaping

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Skipping Stones & Galloping Horses is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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Let's learn how to skip and gallop like happy animals! These fun moves help us travel in new ways and make our bodies strong and coordinated.

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Example 1 — Skipping Stones

Example 2 — Galloping Horses

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