Lesson Plan

On the Move! Lesson Plan

Students will identify and perform six basic locomotor movements—walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, and sliding—demonstrating control, coordination, and confidence.

Developing fundamental locomotor skills in kindergarten supports motor coordination, healthy activity habits, and prepares students for future physical challenges.

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Prep

Setup and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration and Guided Practice

5 minutes

Step 3

Locomotor Stations

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

On the Move!

Introduce the lesson and get students excited about moving their bodies! • Greet everyone and say: “Today we’re going On the Move! We’ll learn six fun ways to move our bodies.” • Show the slide and point to the title and image. • Review the objective: “We will practice walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, and sliding.”

Warm-Up (5 min)

Lead a fun warm-up to prepare students’ muscles and joints. • Say: “Let’s wake up our bodies gently before we move fast!” • Model each action and encourage big, slow motions. • Remind students to breathe and listen.

Demonstration

Explain each locomotor movement using the visual chart. • Point to each name on the chart and demonstrate. • Have students copy you twice, watching form and safety. • Reinforce heel-toe walking, bent arms for running, and soft landings.

Walking & Running

Go over Walking & Running details and common tips for success. • Demonstrate a slow walking demo and highlight heel-toe. • Show running with quick steps and mid-foot landing. • Emphasize safety—look forward, maintain balance.

Jumping & Hopping

Explain Jumping & Hopping. Encourage students to use arms to help lift. • Model a jump, swinging arms overhead. • Model hopping on one foot and switch mid-station. • Remind them to land softly with knees bent.

Skipping & Sliding

Cover Skipping & Sliding. Show rhythm and side-to-side movement. • Demonstrate skipping with a smooth step-hop rhythm. • Show sliding in a low, side-to-side stance. • Encourage students to feel the beat of the music.

Locomotor Stations (15 min)

Introduce stations and how rotations work. • Divide students into six groups and assign a station. • Explain music cue: When music stops, rotate clockwise. • Emphasize safety—look before moving and keep space.

Cool-Down & Reflection (5 min)

Guide students through cooling down and reflect on their favorite movements. • Lead slow walking and gentle stretches. • Ask reflection questions and invite volunteers to share. • Praise effort and note any students who need extra practice.

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Locomotor Quiz

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