PE and Movement in the Classroom Ideas for Primary

TPR and APAL Theory Classroom Management Vocabulary Reinforcement Brain Breaks Cooperative Learning

TPR and APAL Total Physical Response (TPR) is an ESL methodology developed by Dr. James J. Asher in the 1960’s. This method is based on the theory that memory is enhanced through the association of physical movement. TPR is also associated with mother tongue language acquisition when children respond to parental commands. Active Play - Active Learning (APAL) Strategies to incorporate more physical activity into the school day using fun and practical strategies. With the incorporation of activity breaks into class time has been found to improve students time-on-task, concentration, and performance on exams.

Classroom Management Kids are crazy. Positive Reinforcement Daily Routine “Mini Teacher” PE Warmups Classroom Management Kids are crazy.

Positive Reinforcement Saying thank you to students sitting properly, listening, etc. Giving points on Class Dojo and Class Dojo rewards.

Rules Stop Signal No Screaming No Pushing Raise Your Hand Speak English Have Fun!

Daily Routine

PE Warm Ups · Review body parts, joints, muscles etc. · Play hokey pokey · Red light, green light · Tag games (stuck in the mud, toilet tag) · Simon Says

The Name Game

Vocabulary Reinforcement Fruit Salad Whisper Challenge Nemo Nemo Desk Ball In, On, Under Vocabulary Reinforcement Games to get your students out of their seats.

Fruit Salad

Whisper Challenge

Nemo Nemo

Desk Ball

Desk Ball

Earthquake

ABC line If you’re a kid dance around. The Learning Station Go Noodle Brain Breaks Quick activities to engage children in physical activity while enhancing their learning experience.

Hoop Challenge Animal Project Cooperative Learning Students working in teams towards a goal. In many cases group members have specific responsibilities.

Hoop Challenge

Animal Project

Resources APAL TPR Nemo Nemo Class Dojo Go Noodle If you're a kid dance around. The Learning Station