#1: Have a Ready Supply of Ground Markers!<\/strong><\/h2>\nFirst of all, S&S Worldwide has a terrific selection of practical social distancing items including PPE and floor (or ground) markers such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Polyspots<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Hula hoops<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cone markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Pool noodles<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We use these multi-purpose markers for a wide variety of games and activities. Additionally, you can create our own games such as in the three activities presented below:<\/p>\n
Dodge That Dot!<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"social](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-distance-camp-game.png\")
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Directions:<\/strong> In this activity, the children are challenged to safely cross from one side of the playing area to the other side by using social distancing (staying 6\u2019 away from others) while weaving in and out of the polyspots as they travel. The Leader instructs the type of locomotor movement (i.e., walk, jump, slide, crawl, skip) and the number of polyspots they must weave in and out of before getting to the other side. For example:<\/p>\n\n- \u201cCan you weave in and out of 10 different polyspots while keeping 6 feet away from others as you skip?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cCan you safely jump or leap over 12 different polyspots while traveling in a zig-zag pattern?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Watch That Hole!<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"social](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-distance-game-for-camp.png\")
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Directions:<\/strong> In \u201cWatch That Hole,\u201d the players are challenged to move safely between the holes (hula hoops) by either jumping, hopping or leaping over them. The Leader can also assign 2-3 Taggers to stand inside designated hoops. Each Tagger has a short pool noodle to tag passing players. If tagged, the player has to count to 3 before moving on. \u00a0When all of the players are on the other side, begin another round. After 2-3 minutes, select new Taggers and place the used short pool noodles in a large container to be disinfected as time permits.<\/p>\nMarsh Monsters<\/strong><\/h3>\nDirections:<\/strong> In this game, you are challenged to avoid the pools of quicksand (hula hoops) \u00a0and the two Marsh Monsters who are the taggers.\u00a0 The game is played like Watch That Hole! After 2-3 minutes, select new Taggers and place the used short pool noodles in a large container to be disinfected as time permits.<\/p>\n![\"camp](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camp-activity-ideas.png\")
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#2: Individual Skill-Building Games Work Best!<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile it is natural to incorporate games with a minimum of shared equipment, please consider those activities where individual pieces of equipment can be selected from your \u201cclean\u201d equipment bin and returned to a separate \u201cused\u201d equipment container. Items in the used bin can be sanitized prior to reuse.<\/p>\n
For example, many PE teachers and youth specialty leaders are incorporating:<\/p>\n
\n- Yoga mats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Frisbee Golf<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Jump ropes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Tennis and\/or Pickleball racquets<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Pedometers<\/strong><\/a> to monitor their activity levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, there are numerous ways to create Virtual Gyms, Classrooms and Sport Camps that effectively focus on motor skills with and without equipment! \u00a0For example, here is a link from the GAMES Gazette<\/a> that shows how physical education teacher Aimee Rosier (Texas) created her Virtual Gym.<\/p>\n
We use these multi-purpose markers for a wide variety of games and activities. Additionally, you can create our own games such as in the three activities presented below:<\/p>\n
Dodge That Dot!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Directions:<\/strong> In this activity, the children are challenged to safely cross from one side of the playing area to the other side by using social distancing (staying 6\u2019 away from others) while weaving in and out of the polyspots as they travel. The Leader instructs the type of locomotor movement (i.e., walk, jump, slide, crawl, skip) and the number of polyspots they must weave in and out of before getting to the other side. For example:<\/p>\n\n- \u201cCan you weave in and out of 10 different polyspots while keeping 6 feet away from others as you skip?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cCan you safely jump or leap over 12 different polyspots while traveling in a zig-zag pattern?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Watch That Hole!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Directions:<\/strong> In \u201cWatch That Hole,\u201d the players are challenged to move safely between the holes (hula hoops) by either jumping, hopping or leaping over them. The Leader can also assign 2-3 Taggers to stand inside designated hoops. Each Tagger has a short pool noodle to tag passing players. If tagged, the player has to count to 3 before moving on. \u00a0When all of the players are on the other side, begin another round. After 2-3 minutes, select new Taggers and place the used short pool noodles in a large container to be disinfected as time permits.<\/p>\nMarsh Monsters<\/strong><\/h3>\nDirections:<\/strong> In this game, you are challenged to avoid the pools of quicksand (hula hoops) \u00a0and the two Marsh Monsters who are the taggers.\u00a0 The game is played like Watch That Hole! After 2-3 minutes, select new Taggers and place the used short pool noodles in a large container to be disinfected as time permits.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
#2: Individual Skill-Building Games Work Best!<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile it is natural to incorporate games with a minimum of shared equipment, please consider those activities where individual pieces of equipment can be selected from your \u201cclean\u201d equipment bin and returned to a separate \u201cused\u201d equipment container. Items in the used bin can be sanitized prior to reuse.<\/p>\n
For example, many PE teachers and youth specialty leaders are incorporating:<\/p>\n
\n- Yoga mats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Frisbee Golf<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Jump ropes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Tennis and\/or Pickleball racquets<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Pedometers<\/strong><\/a> to monitor their activity levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, there are numerous ways to create Virtual Gyms, Classrooms and Sport Camps that effectively focus on motor skills with and without equipment! \u00a0For example, here is a link from the GAMES Gazette<\/a> that shows how physical education teacher Aimee Rosier (Texas) created her Virtual Gym.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n- \n
- \u201cCan you weave in and out of 10 different polyspots while keeping 6 feet away from others as you skip?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cCan you safely jump or leap over 12 different polyspots while traveling in a zig-zag pattern?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Watch That Hole!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nDirections:<\/strong> In \u201cWatch That Hole,\u201d the players are challenged to move safely between the holes (hula hoops) by either jumping, hopping or leaping over them. The Leader can also assign 2-3 Taggers to stand inside designated hoops. Each Tagger has a short pool noodle to tag passing players. If tagged, the player has to count to 3 before moving on. \u00a0When all of the players are on the other side, begin another round. After 2-3 minutes, select new Taggers and place the used short pool noodles in a large container to be disinfected as time permits.<\/p>\n
Marsh Monsters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Directions:<\/strong> In this game, you are challenged to avoid the pools of quicksand (hula hoops) \u00a0and the two Marsh Monsters who are the taggers.\u00a0 The game is played like Watch That Hole! After 2-3 minutes, select new Taggers and place the used short pool noodles in a large container to be disinfected as time permits.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n#2: Individual Skill-Building Games Work Best!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
While it is natural to incorporate games with a minimum of shared equipment, please consider those activities where individual pieces of equipment can be selected from your \u201cclean\u201d equipment bin and returned to a separate \u201cused\u201d equipment container. Items in the used bin can be sanitized prior to reuse.<\/p>\n
For example, many PE teachers and youth specialty leaders are incorporating:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Yoga mats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Frisbee Golf<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Jump ropes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Tennis and\/or Pickleball racquets<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Pedometers<\/strong><\/a> to monitor their activity levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, there are numerous ways to create Virtual Gyms, Classrooms and Sport Camps that effectively focus on motor skills with and without equipment! \u00a0For example, here is a link from the GAMES Gazette<\/a> that shows how physical education teacher Aimee Rosier (Texas) created her Virtual Gym.<\/p>\n
- Frisbee Golf<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Yoga mats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
![\"summer](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/summer-camp-activity.png\")
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