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Stretching, Curlingand Twisting
Lesson PlanVictoria Ramirez
ECD 430
Early Childhood Physical Education Methods
CD52 Lemoore
Fresno Pacific University
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Lesson Plan
Class Name:Little Flower DaycareDate:11/15/2013
Teacher:Victoria Ramirez
Skill Level:Pre-control
Length of Lesson (Time):30 minutes
Number of Meetings Per Week:5
Major Focus:Stretching, curling and twisting
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Objectives:
o Children will be introduced tothe skills stretching, curlingand twisting using a widerange of tasks andchallenges.
o Children will be able toperform different levels (highand low) of stretching.
o Children will be able to usetheir bodies to performcurling and twisting actions.
Standards:
o Standard 1:
Students demonstrate the motor skillsand movement patterns needed toperform a variety of physicalactivities.
1.4Create shapes at high, medium,and low levels by using hands,arms, torso, feet, and legs in a
variety of combinations.o Standard 3:
Students assess and maintain a levelof physical fitness to improvehealth and performance.
3.5Stretch shoulders, legs, arms, andback without bouncing.
o Standard 4:
Students demonstrate knowledge ofphysical fitness concepts,principles, and strategies toimprove health and performance.
4.9Identify the body part involvedwhen stretching.
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o Materials/Equipment:Large carpeted area or
individual mats
o Book:
Doreen, C. (2009). Stretch. (1st ed.). Atheneum Books for
Young Readers.
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Stretching in Self-Space
(T) In your self space explore stretchingbody parts as far as possible. Stretchyour legs, your arm, your finger, andyour toes.
(T) Lie flat on the floor and stretch your
entire body, to be as tall as possible, aswide as possible.
(T) Lets try the same stretching actionwhile standing up.
(C) Now try stretching tall and wide at thesame time!
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Curling in Self-Space
(T) Explore curling while lying on the
floor.
(C) How many different ways can you
curl?
What body part is always involved in
the curling action?
(T) Sitting in your self-space, explore
curling--forward with arms and legs
tucked to the trunk.
(C) Can you curl to the side? Arch thespine slowly backward.
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Curling in Self-space
(cont.)Which direction is best for the curling
action?
(T) Standing in your space, slowly
curl the spine so I can see thecurve when I look at you.
(C) Now explore curling to the side
and ever so slowly backward.
(That one is difficult.)
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Twisting in Self-Space
(T) Stand in your self-space with your
feet stuck to the floor. Rotateyour trunk clockwise withoutmoving your feet. This is atwisting action. Now twistcounterclockwise. (Remember;keep your feet firmly planted tothe ground.)
(T) Sitting or lying down in your self-space, begin to twist differentbody parts until you look like apretzel. How many different bodyparts can you twist?
(C) Create a really unique pretzel.When everyone has completedtheir twisting, we will freeze in aportrait of pretzels. Ready, begin.
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Fitness Activity: Flexibility
Closure:Today we explored different ways we can
stretch, curl and twist using our bodies. Can you
show me once more how tall you can stretch?
Lets all twist at the hips once more andremember, keep your feet glued to the floor.
Great! Next time we will play a game called
Roly-poly in which we will be using our
stretching and curling skills.
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Reflection:
o Individual mats to create a self-space
for each child
o Break down lesson into a 2-day plan
o Incorporate a game or fun activity the
children can do (one that uses the
discussed skills)
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Resources
Doreen, C. (2009). Stretch. (1st ed.).
Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Graham, G., Holt/Hale, S., & Parker, M.
(2013). Children moving . (9th ed.). New
York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
