Equipment:

• when equipment is not in use, it is kept contained in proper area (i.e.. bin, hula hoop or bucket)
• spread the equipment out around the playing area if a variety of equipment is needed in the lesson
• equipment is set out to match students' skill level; choice of equipment should be provided for differing ability levels
• students have pre assigned group numbers; each group is delegated a specific equipment job for the lesson ("ones go get a ball, twos go find an open space")

• use as much of the gym or field as possible
• far field only used with teacher support or when absolutely necessary
• provide adequate space between grids for safety
• teacher should move around the entire playing area to observe from all sides
• allow students enough space to perform task effectively / safely
• teacher should be close enough to provide frequent and effective feedback
• grids effectively and efficiently space the class

Support Materials:
 

• Hula Hoops quickly and effectively separate equipment
• all sizes of cones are necessary for mapping out different sizes of grids (little cones for the little grids...big cones for the big grids, etc.)
• get the students accustomed to a whistle system; one blow means hold the equipment, two blows means come in to the teacher and so on to keep teacher from yelling all the time
• have extra work available for the students without their "kit" (gym strip and shoes)

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