1. Airplane Runway Entry
Kindergarteners enter with "Airplane Wings" extended at shoulder height. They jog along the perimeter lane and bank safely onto an open mat island without crossing paths.
2. Mat Buffer Verification
Once on their mat, each child does the "Helicopter Spin" on the mat. If their fingertips can touch the mat next to them, the teacher slides that mat back to maintain a strict 6-foot safety buffer.
3. "Freeze & Eyes Front" Cue
At two short whistles, all students drop to their mat in a Tuck ball. Eyes forward on the screen ready for the next slide clue.
Updated Google Slides Sequence
Full 30-minute pacing guide mapped to Slides 13–28 of the updated Google Slides PDF.
Time Phase & Google Slides Exact Activities, Slide Descriptions & Teacher Prompts
00:00 - 05:00
5 Mins
Mat Entry & Day 1 Recap
Quick Review
Students enter with airplane arms and claim mats. Rapid Day 1 warmup: "Show me a T-Stand! Drop to a Pike! Curl into a Tuck! Show me a Straddle Sit!" Practice freeze signal.
05:00 - 12:00
7 Mins
Weight Transfers
Slides 13–15
• Slide 13: Project title: "Weight Transfers".
• Slide 14 (Tuck to Front Support): Squat in Tuck, hands flat on mat. Lean forward on hands and jump feet back into Front Support bridge! Reverse and jump feet back to Tuck.
• Slide 15 (Front Support to Rear Support): Start in Front Support push-up position. Lift one hand off floor, rotate body, and turn over into Rear Support! Can you reverse back to Front Support?
12:00 - 19:00
7 Mins
Number Balance Game
Slides 16–20
• Slide 16: "I'll show you a number. Choose a pose that uses that many body parts to balance!"
• Slide 17 (Number 4): Kids pick Front Support (2 hands + 2 toes) or Rear Support (2 hands + 2 heels).
• Slide 18 (Number 2): Kids pick Side Support (1 hand + feet) or T-Stand (2 feet).
• Slide 19 (Number 3): Kids pick Pike (bottom + 2 hands) or Side Support with 3 points.
• Slide 20 (Number 1): Kids balance on bottom in Tuck or on 1 foot!
19:00 - 25:00
6 Mins
Static Balances (Part 1)
Slides 21–28
• Slide 21: Title: "Static Balance Positions".
• Slide 22 (Body Part Balance): Balance on 1 part? 2? 3? 4? 5!
• Slide 23 (Kimbo Stand): Left foot flat, cross right leg over, toe on ground.
• Slide 24 (Knee Lift Stand): Lift 1 knee parallel, point toes down.
• Slide 25 (Stork Stand): Stand on 1 leg, other foot on knee, arms wide.
• Slide 26 (Double-Knee Balance): Kneel, lift both feet, balance on knees!
• Slide 27 (Hand/Knee Balance): Opposite hand & knee bridge; switch sides.
• Slide 28 (Single-Knee Balance): Arms wide, lean sideways onto 1 knee.
25:00 - 30:00
5 Mins
Cool Down & Debrief
Balance Debrief
Students sit in Butterfly pose on their mat taking 3 deep balloon breaths. Debrief: "Which number challenge was easiest: 4 body parts or 1 body part? How did your arms help in Stork Stand?" Preview Day 3's Balance Tag Game!
Unit: Little Tumblers • Day 2 of 3 (Google Slides 13–28) Physical Education • SPARK Gymnastics
Slide 37 Official Tag Poses (What Students Freeze In on Safe Islands) Teacher Quick Reference
1. Body Part
2. Stork Stand
3. Front Scale
4. Knee Lift
5. Double-Knee
6. Head Touch
1. "One Island, One Refugee"
Only one runner is permitted on any mat island at a time. If a second student lands on your mat, the first student must immediately launch off and seek a new open island.
2. The 5-Second Mat Rule
No "mat camping"! Runners may only stay frozen on an island for a maximum count of 5 (1-Mississippi to 5-Mississippi). Once counted, they must re-enter open lanes.
3. Foam Noodle "Butterfly Touch"
Taggers must tag between shoulders and waist with a soft foam noodle like a gentle butterfly touch. No hard swatting or pushing. If tagged, students swap roles or do 3 star jumps!
Culminating Game Celebration
Full 30-minute lesson pacing covering final static balances and the Grand Balance Tag game.
Time Phase & Google Slides Exact Activities, Slide Descriptions & Teacher Prompts
00:00 - 05:00
5 Mins
Arrival & Balance Recap
Review Day 1 & 2
Students enter with helicopter wings and claim mats. Fast 60-second review of Day 2 balances: "Show me Stork Stand! Show me Double-Knee! Show me Hand/Knee!" Test the freeze signal.
05:00 - 14:00
9 Mins
Advanced Balances & Scales
Slides 29–35
Students learn and hold the final poses on their individual mats:
• Slide 29 (Head Touch): Kneel, lean forward gently, head touches mat like a feather.
• Slide 30 (Shoulder/Feet Balance): Lie on back, lift hips high (no neck weight!).
• Slide 31 (Front Scale): Stand, arms wide, lift 1 leg straight back parallel to floor.
• Slide 32 (Forward Balance): Stand, lift 1 straight leg in front.
• Slide 33 (Sideways Balance): Stand, lift 1 straight leg to the side.
• Slide 34 (Knee Scale): Hands and knees on mat, lift 1 leg straight back.
• Slide 35 (Tripod Prep): Hands & head triangle on mat, gentle knee tuck onto elbows.
14:00 - 25:00
11 Mins
The Grand Balance Tag Game
Slides 36 & 37
• Slide 37: Display: "Balance Tag Poses"
• Slide 37: Project 6-Pose Tag Grid
• Choose 2 taggers with foam noodles. Non-taggers travel through open space. NO RUNNING/MOVING ON THE MATS.
• When taggers approach, runners jump onto an open mat island and FREEZE in one of the Slide 37 poses!
• Frozen runners cannot be tagged! Follow the 5-Second Mat Rule before moving to a new island.
• Rotate taggers every 2–3 minutes so multiple students get a turn. Switch up locomotor movements. (Skip, Gallop, Tip Toe, March, Run)
25:00 - 30:00
5 Mins
Starfish Cool Down & Awards
Unit Debrief
All students collapse safely into Starfish Pose on their mat. 3 slow balloon breaths. Debrief: "Which was your favorite pose to freeze in during tag? Who held their balance without wobbling?" Teacher awards all students the title of "Certified Little Tumbler!" and dismisses calmly.
Unit: Little Tumblers • Day 3 of 3 (Google Slides 29–37 + Grand Tag Game) Physical Education • SPARK Gymnastics
