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Tic-Tac-Toe Relay

Tic-Tac-Toe Relay

1st
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Equipment: 9 hula hoops or taped grid, beanbags/markers per team Time: 12-15 min
Teams line up; relay to place marker in giant 3x3 grid to get 3-in-a-row (while blocking opponents). Run back to tag next teammate—combines sprinting, strategy, quick choices.
TEKS 1.1A: Travel with control while changing speed and direction. TEKS 1.4A: Participate in relays and simple games.
Character Focus: Patience and strategy. Teaches turn-waiting and thoughtful planning ahead.
📺 Watch: Tic-Tac-Toe Relay PE Game

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

  • 🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Demo placement, excite with mini relay races.
  • 🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Practice running/placing in small groups.
  • 📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Rules, TEKS on control, character on patient strategy.
  • 🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full games, add math counting rows.
  • ✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Wins and reflections on patience leading to success.
K: Simple placement (no blocking), short distance, focus on safe running, 8-10 min
1st: Add light blocking, medium relay lines
2nd: Strategy talks, allow flipping markers
3rd: Longer distances, team planning sessions
4th: Obstacles in relay path, peer strategy coaching