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Qavvik Pride Lesson Plan
Universal Expectations: Respect/ Responsibility/ Cooperative
Name of Skill/ Setting: GYM
Purpose of the lesson/ why it is important.
*To maintain equipment and to be safe while playing with equipment during
recess time.
*Students will learn why we share equipment and take turns during play-time.
*Sportsmanship- learning good behaviors while playing. Following the safety and
game rules, using manners while interacting with fellow students, and or guests.
*Know when and who to report to in case of injury, equipment failure and unsafe
play.
Teaching Examples: Compare/Contrast Discussions…(do/don’t)
1. Explore different examples of proper use of gym equipment or inappropriate use.
2. Teach safety awareness and gym use rules.
3. Brainstorm ideas on…Why we use appropriate attire while playing in the gymnasium?
4. Talk about whom you report to in case of specific situations such as injury, equipment and/
or behaviors problems.
Student activities/ role plays
1. Share. Small role-playing game in class to teach sharing. (Specifically Kali School games)
2. Take turns playing with equipment. Practicing taking turns.
3. Use your words and manners in interaction with other students, and staff.
(Please, thank you, excuse me, polite words.) (sportsmanship)
4. Discuss and cover safety expectations and school policies for gym use.
5. Fashion show/display of appropriate/inappropriate clothing.
6. Physically show students where and whom to report issues and problems to.
Follow up/ Reinforcement Activities: Changing behaviors
Observation of students in play.
*Students are taking turns with equipment.
*(No fighting, arguing and unfairness.)
* Every student has had a turn and is included in play.
* (No one is left out.) (sports-manship)
* Students are following the game and safety rules during play.
* Using manners and words to express needs while interacting with others.
* Students are practice safe usage of equipment and are aware of others in their
play area.