Marco Jumpo
You will need: No equipment required!
How to play: Leader or teacher begins in the centre of playing area, while everyone else moves around the space in different ways. When the leader/teacher says “Marco”, everyone else must jump and land as quietly as possible. If someone is pointed at (for making noise), they must do the leader’s challenge before re-joining.
Modifications:
- To increase difficulty, challenge players to hop on one foot (Marco Hopo)
- Make the challenge to re-join easier (3 jumping jacks, etc)
Introductory activity
- Bears in the Grass
Extension activity
- Sharks and Seals 2.0
CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES
Grade 1
Physical literacy
Develop and demonstrate a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Healthy and active living
Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels
Identify opportunities to be physically active at school, at home, and in the community
Identify opportunities to make choices that contribute to health and well-being
Grade 2
Physical literacy
Develop and demonstrate a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Healthy and active living
Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels
Identify opportunities to be physically active at school, at home, and in the community
Explore and describe components of healthy living
Grade 3
Physical literacy
Develop and apply a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments
Apply a variety of movement concepts and strategies in different physical activities
Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Healthy and active living
Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels
Identify and describe opportunities for and potential challenges to being physically active at school, at home, and in the community
Explore and describe strategies for pursuing personal healthy living goals
