Twist and Turn is a game for outside play This activity was suggested from education.com summer activity lesson plan. It is a two part activity, which is cool. Part 1: you draw with chalk . This ended up being great for review. I asked the kids to draw a variety of shapes and symbols, they offered up some ideas too. Part 2: Gross motor skills practice Next I had them pick a number 1-10 I did this for number practice. I also didn't know what shape to choose or what action to have them do. I had a small list of things but no order or shape to put with the action. This was very spur of the moment. I had them pick a number so I could count out the shapes then count down my list that matched the number they picked. It worked. I had them do random things. Such as spin in circles, jumping jacks, touch the shape, skip, hop on one foot, sing the ABC's, and other simple activities. Doll Dragon d...
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