Kindergarten
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 and direction
Lesson 5 – Obstacle course
Lesson 6 – Picture orienteering
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What do our Kindergarten Orienteering lesson plans cover?
In Kindergarten Orienteering, students 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 Kindergarten Orienteering lesson plans help children 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 provide opportunities for children to be challenged, building problem solving skills and resilience.
Orienteering all 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 Kindergarten Orienteering lesson plans?
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