Fundamental footwork, spatial awareness, and body coordination within various dance styles. Develops beat synchronization, tempo recognition, and movement patterns to enhance physical rhythm.
A weekly fitness and movement series designed for students of all abilities, focusing on social-emotional learning through physical activity and group coordination.
This culminating sequence focuses on linking individual skills into coherent routines. Students explore transitions, rhythm, and the aesthetic components of gymnastics. They will collaborate to sequence movements logically and perform a short routine, emphasizing the connection between physical skill and artistic expression.
A 5-lesson physical education sequence for 5th graders focusing on auditory beat identification, 8-count movement phrasing, dynamic timing, and collaborative synchronization. Students progress from internalizing a steady beat to choreographing a synchronized group movement 'machine.'
This sequence connects students to the history of Hip Hop and urban dance, tracing its origins from the Bronx in the 1970s to global pop culture today. Students explore the 'Four Elements of Hip Hop' with a specific focus on dance (breakin') while emphasizing creativity, personal style (flavor), and the concept of the 'cypher' (circle) as a supportive community space.
This sequence explores the social function of dance across various cultures, focusing on how formations like circles, lines, and squares foster community unity and preserve heritage. Students will analyze the geometry of dance patterns, the history of American square dance, and the role of traditional attire in cultural expression.
A comprehensive 5th-grade PE unit focused on developing musicality through movement. Students learn to identify beats, adapt to various tempos, master 8-count phrases, and perform syncopated patterns both individually and in sync with a group.
A 5th-grade sequence focusing on rhythmic coordination, group formations, and collaborative choreography. Students progress from basic 8-count phrases to designing and performing a group rhythmic routine.
Students investigate the three primary building blocks of dance: space, time, and force through guided workshops and improvisation. The journey progresses from isolated explorations of levels and pathways to combining these dynamics into expressive movement sentences.
This sequence advances students from basic locomotor isolation to complex, integrated movement patterns. Students explore how to combine running, skipping, leaping, and sliding with changes in direction, speed, and force to navigate dynamic environments.
An 8-session Tier 1 social-emotional and physical activity program that builds leadership through foundational cheerleading.
A 5-session physical education sequence for 5th graders designed to build healthy habits, teamwork, and confidence through fun, low-equipment exercises.
A 5-session physical education program for young learners focused on building healthy habits, motor skills, and teamwork through fun circuit-style exercises and games.
A comprehensive yoga series featuring a deep-dive chair yoga masterclass with guided videos and a follow-up standing flow session for beginners. Designed to build both mental calm and physical strength.
A technical exploration of dance mechanics for 5th graders, focusing on neutral alignment, core stability, and the specific footwork of ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles. Students learn to move safely and expressively while analyzing weight distribution and transitions between genres.
An 8-session yoga sequence for 3rd-5th graders that uses stories and peer-led activities to develop mindfulness, balance, and self-regulation.
