Movements: Hike Along
Children take an imaginary hike, navigating through an obstacle course.
Children take an imaginary hike, navigating through an obstacle course.
What you'll need
- obstacle course items
Step by step
Step 1
Invite children to take an imaginary hike.
Step 2
Set up an obstacle course for them to navigate. Include a wide board to walk across as a bridge, crawl over and under playground equipment, jump along stones (chalk markings on the pavement) in a river, step along a jump rope laying on the ground, etc.
Step 3
Pair each younger child with an older one to maneuver through the course.
Learning outcomes
Physical Development and Health
Physical Health, Growth
Chooses to participate in active play and exercise for extended periods of time; develops strength, flexibility, and stamina; plays familiar games
Chooses to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities and exercise for extended time; continues to develop strength, flexibility, and stamina while playing on equipment and creating new games
Physical Development and Health
Gross Motor Development
Moves body to travel/play games (runs well, gallops, walks on uneven surfaces, walks backward in straight line, broad jumps, hops forward on two feet)
Refines mobility and moves with a purpose (walks backward in games/activities, runs smoothly, gallops, skips, walks heel-to-toe, hops on one foot)
Coordinates body movements in place with increasing skill (begins to kick ball with purpose, throws overhand with some accuracy, dribbles balls with increased coordination, throws and attempts to catch balls, begins using bat/racket to make contact with objects)
Coordinates body movements in place to accomplish a goal (kicks ball accurately in game, throws overhand, dribbles, and catches balls with increasing accuracy, swings bat/racket and makes contact with stationary objects, bounces and passes ball)
Approaches to Learning
Attention, Engagement, and Persistence
Attends to tasks even when challenged; seeks help to overcome problems; ignores some interruptions and distractions
Works at a task despite problems, distractions, or interruptions; completes reasonable tasks or stays engaged; works independently and seeks help when needed
Social-Emotional Development
Trust and Relationships
Interacts with one or more children; develops special friendships; participates in group song, dance, acting/role-play; uses play to explore and practice social roles and relationships; seeks and accepts adult help to solve conflicts with peers
Begins to participate as a member of a group; takes turns and shares; sustains interaction by helping, cooperating, expressing interest; plays cooperatively with others; resolves some conflicts, uses constructive language; offers and seeks help from peers
Creative Arts
Dramatic Play and Imagination
Participates in creative dramatic play and make believe across learning domains
Shows growing creativity and imagination in assuming different roles in play situations across learning domains; demonstrates understanding of difference between pretend and reality