1st Grade
Orienteering
Orienteering is a perfect sport for crossing into different areas of your elementary school curriculum. With these PE lesson plans, students will learn about direction, math, reading, and teamwork in an engaging and active environment.
Lesson Plans
Lesson 2 – Parachute games
Lesson 3 – Scavenger hunt
Lesson 4 – Compass & Direction
Lesson 5 – Obstacle course
Lesson 6 – Picture orienteering
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More About This Unit
What do our 1st grade PE Orienteering lesson plans cover?
In Grade One Orienteering, children should learn basic map reading skills, understanding some features on a map and what they represent. These skills enable children to navigate a map, select a route, and solve problems.
Our 1st grade PE Orienteering lesson plans help students understand safety rules and procedures, as well as following event rules to participate with others and play fairly.
Why are Orienteering lessons important for elementary-age children?
Orienteering lessons are an essential part of elementary school PE. They provide opportunities for children to be challenged, building problem solving skills and resilience.
Orienteering lessons help children improve their motor competence ensuring children move in different directions, and in a variety of different ways.
Elementary School Orienteering is also great for building confidence, developing social skills, and allowing children to recognize and celebrate their successes.
Why choose PE Planning for your 1st grade PE Orienteering lesson plans?
PE Planning's downloadable lesson plans are created by PE Specialists and include all the resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work. There's full guidance, including illustrations, with every lesson plan. Choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan.
Our 1st grade Orienteering lesson plans allow you to deliver fun, engaging, and rewarding Orienteering lessons to your 1st grade students. And, our Orienteering plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!
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