Moving With Words & Actions

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I: Setting the Standard With Age-Appropriate Content, Instruction, and Assessment

Chapter 1: Selecting Age-Appropriate Content

The Power of Words

Physical Literacy and National Standards

Guidelines and Frameworks

Movement Concepts as Age-Appropriate Content

The Young Child's Physical Skills

Manipulative Skills

Considerations for Content

Summary

Chapter 2: Creating and Implementing Lessons Plans

Behavioral Objectives

Central Focus

Learning Tasks (Ages 3-8)

Making Smooth Transitions Between Learning Tasks

Creative Ways to Form Groups

Structuring the Learning Environment to Be Physically Safe

Knowledge of Students to Inform Teaching

Personal Community and Cultural Awareness

Instructional Strategies

Planned Supports for Children With Special Needs

Providing Differentiated Instruction

Academic Language

Summary

Chapter 3: Making the Most of Every Lesson

A Typical Lesson Plan

Making Lessons Plans More Purposeful

Instructional Materials/Props

Special Safety Considerations

Provisions for Special Needs

Students' Prior Knowledge

Health-Enhancing Components of Physical Activity

Motivating Physically Literate Learners

Instructional Cues and Prompts

State Education Standards

Summary

Chapter 4: Assessing Children's Ability to Move With Words & Actions

Evidence 1: The Child's Perspective

Evidence 2: Responses to Higher-Order Questions

Evidence 3: Written Summaries and Progress Reports

Summary

Part II: Lesson Plans for Moving With Words & Actions

Chapter 5: Moving With Words & Actions to Create Healthy Bodies

Content Knowledge for Enhanced Physical Literacy

Strong Bones

Twisting Body Parts

My Special Body Parts

Muscle Actions

Body Expressions

Jumping Jills

Time, Force and Flow . . . On the Go

Body Outlines

Active Fruits and Vegetables

Fruit Salad Toss-Up

Sizzling Vegetables

Healthy Lunchtime Foods

Chapter 6: Moving With Words & Actions in Our Community

Community Helpers

Farm

Fire Station

Toy Store

Park

Schoolyard

Food Market

Pet Shop

Gas Station and Repair Shop

Train Station

Car Wash

Pizza Parlor

Construction Site

Laundromat

Library

Airport

Beach

Building Structures

Wintertime Holidays

Chapter 7: Moving With Words & Actions Like Living Creatures

Living Creatures Near and Far

Animal Actions

Under the Sea

Crustaceans

Feathered Friends

Penguins

Eagles and Chickens

Spider Web Formations

Insects and Bugs

Bumblebees

Life Cycle of the Butterfly

Horses

Learning About Nature

Chapter 8: Moving With Words & Actions in Science and Math

Science

Substances, Surfaces, and Textures

Power Sources

Wave Actions

Undersea Travel

Life Cycle of a Tree

Cave Structures

Wind Patterns

Vines Found in the Jungle

Rock Formations and Water

Math

Jumping With Words and Numbers That Rhyme

Hopping With Words and Numbers That Rhyme

Moving With Words and Numbers That Rhyme

Geometric Shapes

Puzzle Shapes

Body Triangles

Measuring Horses

First and Last

Creations

Chapter 9: Moving With Words & Actions in Language Arts

Alphabet

Alphabet Stretches A to Z

Alphabet Letters

Alphabet Treasures

Alphabet Rhythm

My Body Can Form Letters

Brain-and-Body Connection

Body Language

Twisting and Twirling Actions

Halloween Objects

Movement Narratives

Places in Our Community

Super Bodies

Fairy Tale Actions

So Very Small

The Letter S

Small to Tall

Objects in Our House

Amusement Park

Ice Rink

Sports Stadium

Hardware Store

Racetrack

Shoe Store

Magical Powers

Rainbow Magic

Machines

Space Travel

Science Museum

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