Activity Card File

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Activity Card File

• Dr. Stan Andrews
• H PE Methods for Early Childhood Teachers

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Categories

• Relays
• Sport/Sport Lead-up Games
• Rhythms and Dance
• Chasing and Fleeing Games
• Games of Low Organization
• Remember, these are your cards so let your
  personality and interest show through!

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Activities Cards

• You should have a minimum of six activities/games
  for each of the five categories.
• Activities/games must be inclusive and not
  exclusive
• If you use an activity/game in one category you
  cannot use that same activity/game in a different
  category also.
• Cards must be 5 X 8 no other size will be
  acceptable.
• Cards may be typed or handwritten.

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Components for Activity Cards

• Name of Activity/Game
• Grade/Age level
• Category
• Purpose
• Objective
• Equipment needed
• Place to play
• Rules
• Adaptations for Special Needs Students
• Must be included other components may be
  omitted.

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Sample Card

• On the next slide is a sample of how a card that
  contains all components may look.
• Note
• Adaptations for special needs students may be
  difficult to anticipate ahead of time
• Dont forget to include audio-visual needs in the
  equipment section
• Keep the rules as simple as possible

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Why Do Activity Cards?

• It is a powerful tool for your classroom
• Used to reinforce academic skills in a variety of
  other subject areas
• Used to work fitness and wellness activities into
  your class routine and/or curriculum
• The activities can be a reward for staying on
  task during other subjects

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Why Do Activity Cards? (cont)

• You will have several ready made lessons prior to
  entering the classroom in case you are required
  to do teacher directed physical education
• Lets students know you value fun, fitness, and
  wellness activities
• Reward. Let a deserving student select a card
  for the days activities

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Questions?

• Do I have to stick with the format shown
  previously?
• If I have no interest in some areas, do I have to
  do cards for that area?
• Should I laminate my cards after they are
  complete?
• Should I add cards to my file on a regular basis?
• Do I really need to type my cards?
• Other questions

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Before you turn your cards in

• Create a title card that includes
• Your name
• Course number and section
• Semester and year (Example Fall, 2007)
• Bind your cards with rubber bands only! Do not
  use spiral-ring-bound cards, clips, or any other
  binding items.
• Please submit your cards on time!