Unit Plan 21 (Grade K PE): Safe Movers

Focus: Help students build safety awareness by practicing how to move in designated areas, stop on signals, and follow simple rules during fun movement games.

Grade Level: K

Subject Area: Physical Education (Safety Awareness • Rules & Routines • Movement Control)

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

I. Introduction

Students continue building Kindergarten PE success by learning that safe movement helps everyone enjoy games and activities. In PE, safety means staying in the correct area, listening for stop and go signals, moving with control, and noticing where other people are. This unit uses walking pathways as a warm-up and then moves into a fun Traffic Game where students follow movement cues like stop, go, slow, and turn. The goal is to help students understand that PE rules and safety expectations are a part of every game and help the class move, play, and learn together.

Essential Questions

• How can I move safely in PE?
• What should I do when I hear a stop signal?
• Why do rules help games work better?
• How can I stay in my area and avoid bumping into others?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Follow simple rules and safety expectations during physical activities.
2. Stop safely and quickly when a signal is given.
3. Stay in designated areas and move with body control.
4. Participate actively in movement games while showing safe behavior.

Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (SHAPE America-based custom)

• PE:S4.Ka Follow rules and safety expectations during physical activities.
  • Example: Students stop safely when signaled and stay in designated areas.

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can stop when the teacher gives the signal.
• I can stay in the right area.
• I can move safely around others.
• I can follow the rules in PE games.