Cranes & Crows (shuffle step): Task Outline

Teaching Points: 
  • listen only for the words "crows" or "cranes" (don't get tricked!)
  • push off with inside push to accellerate fast
  • stay low when side shuffling
 
Organizational Points:
  • class gets in pairs
  • pairs line up side by side on center line
  • students on one side are "crows", and other students are "cranes"
  • teacher calls "crows" or "cranes", and students who get called must move away from there partner, partner must chase
  • the "called" students must get to a home-free zone before being tagged by partner
  • start with speed walking only, then progress to running for 2-3 rounds, then allow only shuffling sideways movement for the rest of task
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