Description
Book SynopsisMoving With Words & Actions will help you develop physical literacy and language literacy in your preschool and primary-grade students. The text offers more than 70 lesson plans that are aligned with SHAPE America's National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. The plans use an interdisciplinary approach and are adaptabl
Table of Contents Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Setting the Standard With Age-Appropriate Content, Instruction, and Assessment
Chapter 1: Selecting Age-Appropriate Content
The Power of Words
Physical Literacy and National Standards
Guidelines and Frameworks
Movement Concepts as Age-Appropriate Content
The Young Child’s Physical Skills
Manipulative Skills
Considerations for Content
Summary
Chapter 2: Creating and Implementing Lessons Plans
Behavioral Objectives
Central Focus
Learning Tasks (Ages 3-8)
Making Smooth Transitions Between Learning Tasks
Creative Ways to Form Groups
Structuring the Learning Environment to Be Physically Safe
Knowledge of Students to Inform Teaching
Personal Community and Cultural Awareness
Instructional Strategies
Planned Supports for Children With Special Needs
Providing Differentiated Instruction
Academic Language
Summary
Chapter 3: Making the Most of Every Lesson
A Typical Lesson Plan
Making Lessons Plans More Purposeful
Instructional Materials/Props
Special Safety Considerations
Provisions for Special Needs
Students’ Prior Knowledge
Health-Enhancing Components of Physical Activity
Motivating Physically Literate Learners
Instructional Cues and Prompts
State Education Standards
Summary
Chapter 4: Assessing Children’s Ability to Move With Words & Actions
Evidence 1: The Child’s Perspective
Evidence 2: Responses to Higher-Order Questions
Evidence 3: Written Summaries and Progress Reports
Summary
Part II: Lesson Plans for Moving With Words & Actions
Chapter 5: Moving With Words & Actions to Create Healthy Bodies
Content Knowledge for Enhanced Physical Literacy
Strong Bones
Twisting Body Parts
My Special Body Parts
Muscle Actions
Body Expressions
Jumping Jills
Time, Force and Flow . . . On the Go
Body Outlines
Active Fruits and Vegetables
Fruit Salad Toss-Up
Sizzling Vegetables
Healthy Lunchtime Foods
Chapter 6: Moving With Words & Actions in Our Community
Community Helpers
Farm
Fire Station
Toy Store
Park
Schoolyard
Food Market
Pet Shop
Gas Station and Repair Shop
Train Station
Car Wash
Pizza Parlor
Construction Site
Laundromat
Library
Airport
Beach
Building Structures
Wintertime Holidays
Chapter 7: Moving With Words & Actions Like Living Creatures
Living Creatures Near and Far
Animal Actions
Under the Sea
Crustaceans
Feathered Friends
Penguins
Eagles and Chickens
Spider Web Formations
Insects and Bugs
Bumblebees
Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Horses
Learning About Nature
Chapter 8: Moving With Words & Actions in Science and Math
Science
Substances, Surfaces, and Textures
Power Sources
Wave Actions
Undersea Travel
Life Cycle of a Tree
Cave Structures
Wind Patterns
Vines Found in the Jungle
Rock Formations and Water
Math
Jumping With Words and Numbers That Rhyme
Hopping With Words and Numbers That Rhyme
Moving With Words and Numbers That Rhyme
Geometric Shapes
Puzzle Shapes
Body Triangles
Measuring Horses
First and Last
Creations
Chapter 9: Moving With Words & Actions in Language Arts
Alphabet
Alphabet Stretches A to Z
Alphabet Letters
Alphabet Treasures
Alphabet Rhythm
My Body Can Form Letters
Brain-and-Body Connection
Body Language
Twisting and Twirling Actions
Halloween Objects
Movement Narratives
Places in Our Community
Super Bodies
Fairy Tale Actions
So Very Small
The Letter S
Small to Tall
Objects in Our House
Amusement Park
Ice Rink
Sports Stadium
Hardware Store
Racetrack
Shoe Store
Magical Powers
Rainbow Magic
Machines
Space Travel
Science Museum
