Windy / Stormy or Extreme

When: High winds, approaching storms, or extremes. Safety first—lightning or severe wind = immediate indoor. Mild wind can add challenge.

• Mandatory indoor for lightning/thunder or high winds (no exceptions)
• Mild wind: scarf/kite-like movement (if safe & supervised)
• Indoor gross motor / obstacle / dance full-tilt
• Cooperative indoor challenges that build unity
• Weather observation tie-ins (quick science talk before moving in)
• Calm-down / reflection activities if storm stress

Sample 5E Lesson: Indoor Safety-First Gross Motor (Stormy Day)

• 🔥 Engage: Hook activity - "Weather watch" quick discussion + energetic indoor movement demo; show excitement for staying safe and active together no matter the sky.
• 🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students practice big safe movements (jumps, reaches, animal walks) indoors; explore space awareness without equipment risk.
• 📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Rules for indoor play + weather decision process; explain TEKS (safety), character (prudence/courage), and listening to adult guidance.
• 🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full high-energy indoor circuit or game; leadership in "weather monitor" roles; cross-curricular science (why we move inside for lightning).
• ✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Safe participation + positive attitude; debrief "how did we show wisdom and care today?"; TEKS/character observed.