Unit Plan 24 (Grade K PE): Choice Activities

Focus: Help students identify favorite activities by exploring fun movement choices, participating in activity stations, and beginning to explain what they enjoy most about moving.

Grade Level: K

Subject Area: Physical Education (Activity Preference • Enjoyment of Movement • Student Choice)

Total Unit Duration: 2 core sessions + 2 optional sessions (1–2 weeks), 20–30 minutes per session

I. Introduction

Students continue building Kindergarten PE confidence by learning that different movement activities can feel fun for different reasons. Some students may enjoy running games, some may prefer ball activities, and others may like balance, jumping, dancing, or cooperative challenges. This unit uses a playful movement leader game as a warm-up and then moves into activity choice stations where students get to try several fun options and think about which ones they like most. The goal is to help students notice their own preferences, participate joyfully, and begin sharing simple reasons for why certain activities feel exciting or enjoyable.

Essential Questions

• What activities do I enjoy most in PE?
• Why do some movement activities feel fun to me?
• How can I try different choices and notice what I like?
• How can I tell others about my favorite activity?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Participate in a variety of movement choices during PE stations.
2. Identify one or more favorite activities from the lesson.
3. Give a simple reason for liking an activity, such as it is fun, fast, active, or uses favorite equipment.
4. Participate positively and safely while making movement choices.

Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (SHAPE America-based custom)

• PE:S5.Kb Identify favorite activities and explain why they enjoy them.
  • Example: A student says, “I like tag because I get to run fast.”

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can try different activities in PE.
• I can tell which activity I like best.
• I can say why I liked it.
• I can make safe choices during activity stations.