K-5Adapted/Inclusive10-15 min

Follow the Leader

K-5

Engagement: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Equipment: None Time: 10-15 min

Copy movements (change slowly). Builds imitation, leadership.

TEKS Alignment: K.1A (locomotor), K.2A (cooperation)

Character Focus: Leadership and following — leading like Jesus led.

Cross-Curricular: Language Arts (directions)

📺 Watch: Follow the Leader PE Demo

Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades:

K: Simple copies, seated, visual cues, 8-10 min (STEP: Wheelchair copies, large movements for visual, hand signals for hearing, simple one-move for cognitive, soft actions for sensory, short turns for fatigue, inclusive pairs)

1st: Add directions, 10-12 min (STEP: Adaptive movements, verbal/visual cues, buddy support)

2nd: Group leaders, 12-14 min (STEP: Seated options, color-coded for visual)

3rd: Themed copies, 14-16 min (STEP: Modified movements, team roles)

4th: Competitive, 16-18 min (STEP: Adjustable intensity, time extensions)

5th: Advanced variants, 18-20 min (STEP: Inclusive teams, sensory adaptations)

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Quick warm-up demonstration of game concept, show excitement for the activity (demo copy move).
🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try copying, explore rules through guided practice.
📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate proper form, explain rules, TEKS connections, character focus on leadership/following.
🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full game play with variations, leadership roles, cross-curricular connections (language directions).
✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of skills, character development, TEKS mastery (observe imitation).