Jeff Jacobs
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​Lessons | Games | Activities:​

Below are some of the lessons, games and activities I have covered in my workshops and presentations. I try to add to the list whenever possible, so please check back from time-to-time.

All activities are listed in alphabetical order. Please click on the name of the activity for a full description.
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​​Numerical

1-2-3 Tag (Japan)
 - (contributed by Linda Seibert, MSD)

13 Hoops 
- with PA Outcomes - Activity that teaches and reinforces the underhand throw 

6 Little Turtles - with PA Outcomes

3 Ring Circus - A simple warm-up activity
3 Ring Circus - Using the Word Wall


A - F

Balloon (Thailand) - (contributed by Linda Seibert, MSD)
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Castle Attack 

​Combination Pad - A cooperative, problem-solving activity

Crazy Chaos - Exercise Chart - Warm-up 
Crazy Chaos 2 - Exercise Chart - Warm-up
 
Dizzy Dominoes
    - Dizzy Dominoes Exercise Chart - subtraction  
    - Dizzy Dominoes Exercise Chart - addition 
 
Flash Cards and Dice - Warm-up / Fitness Activity
 
Four Down Football - A basic football activity that gives each team four opportunities to score
 
Foxes and Squirrels - A tag-related game using polyspots


G - O
 

Guard Your Snowman - A great activity for a snowy day using bowling pins and yarn balls

Human Dominoes - A cooperative polyspot activity that is a great lead-up for "Foxes and Squirrels"

Idea to Make Your Own Warm-ups - Are you tech savvy?

Locomotor Movement Cards - Description - (contributed by Meghan Fuga, MSD) 
    - Locomotor Cards - Map
    - Locomotor Movement Cards
 
Locomotor Cards for Use with Dice
 
Medicine Balls - History and Exercises

NFL Dance - Movement to music!


Ocean Turtle Tag - Chasing and Fleeing 


P - R

Partner Interval Fitness a.k.a. "Inside/Outside"  
 
Penny Football - GA - A lead-up activity using football-related skills
 
Pigs in the Pen - Chasing and Fleeing 
 
Pinball - A throwing or rolling activity using bowling pins or cones

Polyspot 6 - A warm-up that can also be used with the "Word Wall"

Polyspot Exchange - An activity using polyspots

Polyspot Spot Tag - A tag-related game using polyspots and manipulatives

Polyspot Rescue Tag -  A tag-related game using throwing and catching
  

Polyspot Land - Can be used as a warm-up or fitness activity 
     - Polyspot Land Exercise Chart 
 
QR Codes and Assignment - (contributed by Mark Horn, MSD) 

Queen of Hearts  
    - Queen of Hearts - Exercise Chart #1
    - Queen of Hearts - Exercise Chart #2
    - Queen of Hearts - Exercise Chart #3
    - Queen of Hearts - Exercise Chart #4 
 
Race the Music 

Rock, Paper, Scissors Extravaganza - (contributed by Linda Seibert, MSD) 

RPS Hoop Hop Showdown 


S - Z
 
Sharks and Surfers - A perpetual activity using scooters
 
Skunk! - Chasing and Fleeing 
 
Spoons! - A table game modified for the gym

Station Rotations - Instructions and Ideas

The Triangle Dance - Get 2 other people and give it a try!

 
The Tricky Triangle - A problem-solving, adventure-based activity
 
Traffic Jam! - A problem-solving, adventure-based activity

Troll Dance - New Posting!

Turtle Buddies, Turtle Teasers - Coming soon!
 
Warm-up Quest - (contributed by Meghan Fuga, MSD)
 
Word Wall Cards - (contributed by Meghan Fuga, MSD) 
 
World Domination - A very cool invasion game 

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Lessons

​Elementary Sports Lesson - (contributed by Dr. Fran Cleland, WCU) 

West Chester University - Kindergarten Lesson on Locomotor Skills (2019)
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