by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
A large compass rose marked on the floor or playground Direction cards.Create a large compass rose on the floor or playground. Have students stand in the center of the compass rose. Call out directions (e.g., “Move three steps north”) and have students...
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
Paper and crayons/markers..Give each student a piece of paper and crayons or markers. Describe a scene step-by-step using directional terms, e.g., “Draw a sun up in the top corner,” “Draw a tree in the front of the house,” “Draw flowers...
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
Stuffed animals or toys..Give each student a stuffed animal or toy. Explain that they will be moving their stuffed animal based on your directions. Say commands like “Put your stuffed animal up in the air,” “Place your stuffed animal down on the...
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
Cones, tape, or markers to create an obstacle course. Signs with arrows indicating directions (up, down, front, back)..Set up an obstacle course using cones, tape, or markers. Place signs with directional arrows at various points in the course. Explain the course to...
by Own Your Education | Sep 26, 2024
Open space for movement..Gather the students in an open area. Explain the game “Simon Says” but with a focus on directions. Begin the game by saying commands such as “Simon says put your hands up,” “Simon says turn around and face the...
