Dr. Michael Kester-Haynes

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Grade 2 PE Units

Unit Plan 5 (Grade 2 PE): Locomotor Combos

Help Grade 2 students combine locomotor skills in movement sequences through relays and games that build control, coordination, memory, and active participation.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 2 PE): Balance & Stability

Build Grade 2 balance and stability through fun PE stations that develop one-foot control, line balance, body awareness, and safe movement using levels and directions.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 2 PE): Hops, Leaps, and Jumps

Develop hopping, jumping, and leaping skills in Grade 2 PE through engaging activities that build controlled takeoff, soft landings, and the ability to adjust force for different distances.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 2 PE): Pathways & Levels

Develop pathways, levels, and directional movement in Grade 2 PE with engaging locomotor activities that build control, coordination, and safe spatial awareness.

Grade 2 PE Units

Unit Plan 1 (Grade 2 PE): PE Routines & Locomotor Refresher

Build safe PE routines and locomotor skills in Grade 2 with engaging leader-following activities and movement adventures that boost coordination, space awareness, and enjoyment.

Parent Tips

Parent Tips: The Attendance Turnaround—Partnering with Teachers Before Absences Snowball

Get practical Parent Tips to improve school attendance with early warning signs, parent-teacher strategies, and simple routines that prevent absences from growing.

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9-12 Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan (Grades 9-12): Cold Case Civics - Reinvestigating a Landmark Supreme Court Decision Through Evidence and Argument

Investigate a landmark Supreme Court case through close reading, constitutional analysis, and a mock rehearing in this civics lesson for grades 9–12.

Grade 3 PE Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 3 PE): Year-End Activity Festival & Reflection

Celebrate the end of Grade 3 PE with a fun activity festival that builds reflection, highlights health and social benefits of movement, and inspires lifelong physical activity habits.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 3 PE): Field Day Prep & Multi-Event Skills

Prepare Grade 3 students for field day with engaging multi-event practice that builds movement skills, reinforces rules and safety, and boosts confidence through fun, low-pressure activities.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 3 PE): Strategy Games & Mini-Tournaments

Boost Grade 3 PE with strategy games and mini-tournaments that build teamwork, sportsmanship, self-control, and offensive/defensive skills in fun competitive play.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 3 PE): Choice Day — Favorite Sports & Games

Explore Grade 3 PE choice day with favorite sports and games that build active habits, student engagement, and lifelong activity connections beyond school.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 3 PE): Outdoor Recreation & Frisbee Golf

Boost Grade 3 PE with Frisbee golf—build throwing accuracy, control, and force while introducing outdoor recreation as a fun lifelong activity.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 3 PE): Lifetime Fitness & Walking/Jogging Club

Boost Grade 3 fitness with walking and jogging activities that build endurance, teach moderate vs vigorous effort, and promote lifelong healthy habits.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 3 PE): Four-Square & Wall Games

Build Grade 3 PE skills with four-square and wall games that improve hand striking, anticipation, teamwork, and fair playground etiquette through active play.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 3 PE): Cooperative Large-Group Games

Build Grade 3 PE large-group games with cooperative activities that strengthen rule-following, space awareness, teamwork, and self-control.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 3 PE): Rugby-Style Flag Games

Grade 3 rugby-style flag games develop running to space, safe defense, teamwork, and basic invasion strategy through engaging, no-contact PE gameplay.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 3 PE): Multi-Target & Castle Games

Grade 3 target games build throwing accuracy, defensive strategy, teamwork, and positive participation through engaging Castle Ball and team-based PE activities.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 3 PE): Parachute Strategy & Challenges

Grade 3 parachute activities build teamwork, strategy, persistence, and cooperation through engaging group challenges that promote active participation and positive PE experiences.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 3 PE): Lacrosse Scoop & Toss

Grade 3 lacrosse lead-up unit plans build scoop, toss, partner play, implement control, teamwork, and safe movement through fun beginner PE activities.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 3 PE): Fitness Stations & Goal Setting

Build Grade 3 fitness skills with station-based activities that develop endurance, goal setting, body awareness, intensity understanding, and personal self-improvement.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 3 PE): Team Handball Basics

Build Grade 3 handball skills with passing, catching, open-space movement, defense, and goal scoring through active small-sided games and teamwork.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 3 PE): Cooperative Team Relays

Build Grade 3 teamwork and active participation with cooperative relays that strengthen shared roles, encouragement, control, and responsibility.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 3 PE): Ultimate Frisbee Lead-Up

Build Grade 3 throwing, catching, open-space movement, and simple offense/defense through beginner Ultimate Frisbee lead-up games and Mini-Ultimate.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 3 PE): Yoga & Balance Flow

Build Grade 3 balance and self-control with yoga, breathing, and mindful movement activities that support body awareness, calm focus, and wellness.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 3 PE): Wiffle Ball / Striking & Fielding

Build Grade 3 striking and fielding skills through safe bat use, tee hitting, ground-ball fielding, and accurate throw-to-target activities in PE.