Unit Plan 24 (PreK PE): Movement Choices
PreK PE helps children discover favorite activities through playful movement stations, building confidence, choice-making, and joyful participation in physical play.
Focus: Help children recognize activities they enjoy during physical play by exploring several playful stations and choosing favorites in a safe, joyful PE setting.
Grade Level: PreK
Subject Area: Physical Education (Enjoyment of Play • Choice-Making • Movement Preferences)
Total Unit Duration: 2 core sessions + 2 optional sessions (1–2 weeks), 20–30 minutes per session
I. Introduction
PreK students continue building movement confidence by learning that PE can include different kinds of activities and that it is okay to notice which ones feel the most fun. At this age, children benefit from playful choice-based experiences that let them revisit familiar movement patterns while also practicing simple decision-making. This unit uses follow-the-leader movement as the warm-up and then moves into choice stations where children explore several preferred activities such as jumping, ball play, movement paths, and dance/freeze play. The goal is to help children identify enjoyable activities, participate happily in physical play, and begin expressing what kinds of movement they like best.
Essential Questions
- What activities do I enjoy in PE?
- How can I choose a movement activity I like?
- How can I try different stations safely?
- Why is it fun to move in different ways?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Identify physical activities they enjoy during PE.
- Participate actively in several movement choices and notice preferred activities.
- Practice moving safely while choosing between stations.
- Share simple thoughts about which activities feel fun or exciting.
Standards Alignment — PreK (SHAPE America-based custom)
- PE:S5.PKb Identify activities they enjoy doing during physical play.
- Example: A child says they like running games or ball activities.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can try different activities in PE.
- I can choose a station I like.
- I can tell which movement feels fun to me.
- I can move safely while I make choices.