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With the entire class spread around the playing area, set a timer and have kids run, skip, hop, or jump around the area. When the timer stops, yell out a number. The students must form a group of that number, and whomever doesn't have a group, must do a set number of push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, or other type of exercise
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Instructional Ideas
- Switch up the exercise each time numbers are called out
Classroom Considerations
- Call out grade appropriate numbers for making groups
- Ensure individuals are not left out or singled out of groups in purpose
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Pros
- No equipment is necessary
- Reinforces number sense through physical fitness
- Works well with a large number of pupils
Cons
- None