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Towel/tie/feed sackDonations Linen closet or company Feed store Hotel :-} |
Combative Cooperative Volleyball Flags, blind folds Sack races, storage |
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Pipe cover/bike tireDonations Irrigation company Home improvement store Bike shop |
Battle sticks Swords Javelins Targets Personal space Soft hula hoops |
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ScoopDonations School food service Laundry service |
Catching/Throwing Scooping/Fielding Bleachball Lacrosse introduction |
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Disposal can with wheels/paint bucketsDonations Paint store City Garbage company |
Storage Transport Targets |
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Craft sticksCraft store |
Roll call Volunteers Groups/teams |
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DiceDollar store Craft store |
Timed runs/# of laps Exercise number/count Math fitness challenges |
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Clothes pinsDollar store |
Warm-ups Clothes pin tag |
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Wood & ropeConstruction site Hardware store |
Cooperative challenges Toxic waste transport |
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Bicycle inner tubeDonations Bike shop |
Targets Elastic rope Exercise/stretch bands Soft hula hoop |
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Grocery bagsStudents bring in for extra credit Grocery store recycle bin Excess holiday bags |
Replacement of commercial scarves Juggling in class Juggling at school/check-out Juggling at home |
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FoxtailSoccer player's donations. |
Throwing/catching Lawn darts Foxtail golf |
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Binder covers |
Announcements Notices “How to” directions Station directions Window display |
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PVC pipeIrrigation company 5 to 8 inch pipe Cut in half |
Balance challenges Barriers Mini islands |
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CardboardFurniture and appliance store Needs to be durable (thickness) |
Targets Displays Cut out holes, shapes |
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Sample/display matsCarpet & floor store |
Exercise/stretching mats Targets/Bases Fitness challenges Cooperative fun |
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Water JugWater company 3 & 5 gallon Dowel |
Boomer bat Target Money bank for new physical education equipment :-} |
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Old balls cut in half Volleyballs, soccer, basketball Donations Worn out equipment |
Markers Targets Team hats :-} |
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Cooperative walkersLumber store |
Cooperative dual and team challenge |
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Shopping cartCity salvage Store donation Local creek :-} |
Equipment transport Storage Portable desk |
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Sit & Reach boxPTA Crafty parents Excess cabinet/counter material |
Fitnessgram testing Personal improvement |
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Curl up stripsHardware store Construction worker friend |
Fitnessgram testing Personal improvement Fitness/activity lines |
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PVC(long) Irrigation store Work site |
Balance sticks Cooperative tube/chute Jump rope with handle |
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PVC(short) Irrigation store Work site |
Relay batons Fitness sticks Obstacle course debris |
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Plastic tarpHardware store Large item wrapping Painters drop cloths |
Cheap parachute Cooperative tarp challenges Team location/home |
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Clothes dryer hoseHardware store Buy a clean one! |
Problem solving Cooperative team challenges Math challenges Roller coaster vs straight line |
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Cardboard TracksFurniture and appliance store. Cut cardboard in desired length and width. Connect ends together with duct tape on both sides Have tape available for quick repairs. |
Cooperative challenges Relays Spacial awareness |
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Cardboard coral |
Student round up Time out center :-} |
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Cardboard Magic Carpet |
Insert rope/tire tubes/sheet where flags are located and have two students pull student. Fitness fun. |
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32 gallon cansRubbermaid Bottoms not necessary Hardware store on sale Road side |
Targets Goals Storage |
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Water noodlesSport store Swim center Yard sales |
Safe battle tagCooperative shape collection Color/shape fitness |
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CDCommercial & used Stores Computer class |
Cooperative challengesConcentration Fitness Spelling Vocabulary |
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BlocksDepartment store |
Fitness warm upsSpelling fitness Stacking teamwork |
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Yogurt CupsStudent donation Just eat plenty of yogurt! Wash and store. |
Eye hand challengesFitness relays Rainy day activity |
Additional Resource: |
Book: Creative Physical Activities & Equipment |