Kindergarten Physical Activity

Ages 5–6

Movement games, balance, jumping, and outdoor activity.

Units

Units are listed in recommended order. You can follow the sequence or jump to any unit.

Scope & Sequence

UnitStatus
Welcome to Kindergarten PEComing Soon
Find a Safe Movement SpaceComing Soon
Personal SpaceComing Soon
General SpaceComing Soon
Stop SignalComing Soon
Equipment SafetyComing Soon
Listen to My BodyComing Soon
Body Parts in MovementComing Soon
Right & LeftComing Soon
Body ShapesComing Soon
High, Middle & LowComing Soon
Big & Small MovementsComing Soon
Fast & Slow MovementsComing Soon
Strong & Gentle MovementsComing Soon
Forward & BackwardComing Soon
SidewaysComing Soon
Up & DownComing Soon
AroundComing Soon
ThroughComing Soon
OverComing Soon
UnderComing Soon
Near & FarComing Soon
PathwaysComing Soon
What Is Balance?Coming Soon
Two-Foot BalanceComing Soon
One-Foot BalanceComing Soon
Different Body-Part BalancesComing Soon
Balance While MovingComing Soon
Balance With an ObjectComing Soon
Balance ChallengeComing Soon
Controlled WalkingComing Soon
Walk ForwardComing Soon
Walk BackwardComing Soon
Walk SidewaysComing Soon
Walk on a PathComing Soon
Change DirectionComing Soon
Change SpeedComing Soon
Walk & StopComing Soon
Running SafelyComing Soon
Start & StopComing Soon
Run StraightComing Soon
Change Direction While RunningComing Soon
Run Around ObjectsComing Soon
Run & FreezeComing Soon
Easy Running EnduranceComing Soon
Two-Foot JumpComing Soon
Safe LandingComing Soon
Jump ForwardComing Soon
Jump SidewaysComing Soon
Jump Over a LineComing Soon
Jump Between SpotsComing Soon
Jump & TurnComing Soon
Jumping PatternComing Soon
Hop on One FootComing Soon
Try Both FeetComing Soon
Hop ForwardComing Soon
Galloping IntroductionComing Soon
Gallop With Different Lead FeetComing Soon
Step-Hop PatternComing Soon
Skipping ReadinessComing Soon
Try SkippingComing Soon
CrawlingComing Soon
Bear WalkComing Soon
Crab WalkComing Soon
Frog JumpsComing Soon
Penguin WalkComing Soon
Snake MovementComing Soon
Create an Animal MovementComing Soon
Roll a BallComing Soon
Roll to a PartnerComing Soon
Roll to a TargetComing Soon
Roll With Different ForceComing Soon
Stop a Rolling BallComing Soon
Rolling GameComing Soon
Underhand ThrowComing Soon
Throw to a TargetComing Soon
Throw for DistanceComing Soon
Overhand Throw IntroductionComing Soon
Throw to a PartnerComing Soon
Throwing ControlComing Soon
Catch a ScarfComing Soon
Catch a Large Soft BallComing Soon
Self-Toss & CatchComing Soon
Partner CatchComing Soon
Catch After a BounceComing Soon
Move & CatchComing Soon
Catching ConfidenceComing Soon
Kick a Stationary BallComing Soon
Kick to a TargetComing Soon
Kick to a PartnerComing Soon
Control the ForceComing Soon
Stop a Ball With FootComing Soon
Kicking GameComing Soon
Strike a BalloonComing Soon
Tap With HandComing Soon
Strike With PaddleComing Soon
Strike a Stationary ObjectComing Soon
Aim at a Large TargetComing Soon
Striking SafetyComing Soon
Track a Moving ObjectComing Soon
Toss & WatchComing Soon
Bounce & CatchComing Soon
Roll Through a TargetComing Soon
Kick Through a TargetComing Soon
Tap & FollowComing Soon
Coordination CircuitComing Soon
Two-Movement SequenceComing Soon
Three-Movement SequenceComing Soon
Follow a Movement PatternComing Soon
Remember a Movement SequenceComing Soon
Create a Movement SequenceComing Soon
Teach My SequenceComing Soon
Move to a Steady BeatComing Soon
Walk to the BeatComing Soon
Clap & MoveComing Soon
Fast & Slow MusicComing Soon
Freeze DanceComing Soon
Copy a Movement RhythmComing Soon
Create a Movement RhythmComing Soon
Gentle StretchingComing Soon
Reach HighComing Soon
Reach Side to SideComing Soon
Gentle Leg MovementsComing Soon
Gentle Shoulder MovementsComing Soon
Move Through Comfortable RangeComing Soon
Flexibility Is Different for Every BodyComing Soon
What Makes Muscles Work?Coming Soon
PushComing Soon
PullComing Soon
CarryComing Soon
Body-Weight MovementComing Soon
Strong Body CircuitComing Soon
Heart & MovementComing Soon
Move, Rest, MoveComing Soon
Active PlayComing Soon
Walking AdventureComing Soon
Dance for MovementComing Soon
Active GameComing Soon
How My Body Feels After MovingComing Soon
What Is an Obstacle Course?Coming Soon
Walking CourseComing Soon
Balance CourseComing Soon
Jumping CourseComing Soon
Crawling CourseComing Soon
Ball-Skill CourseComing Soon
Mixed Movement CourseComing Soon
Design My Own CourseComing Soon
Follow the LeaderComing Soon
Simon Says Style MovementComing Soon
Red Light / Green Light Style GameComing Soon
Animal Movement GameComing Soon
Target GameComing Soon
Ball Rolling GameComing Soon
Movement Memory GameComing Soon
Cooperative ChallengeComing Soon
Make Up a GameComing Soon
Take TurnsComing Soon
Share EquipmentComing Soon
Follow Simple RulesComing Soon
Winning & LosingComing Soon
Encourage OthersComing Soon
Fair PlayComing Soon
Try AgainComing Soon
CooperateComing Soon
Solve a Game DisagreementComing Soon
Outdoor WalkComing Soon
Nature MovementComing Soon
Playground MovementComing Soon
Yard GamesComing Soon
Chalk Movement PathComing Soon
Outdoor Ball PlayComing Soon
Weather & MovementComing Soon
Family WalkComing Soon
Family DanceComing Soon
Family Movement GameComing Soon
Family Obstacle CourseComing Soon
Active Household HelpingComing Soon
Choose an Active Family ActivityComing Soon
Move Like WeatherComing Soon
Move Like an AnimalComing Soon
Move Like a VehicleComing Soon
Move Through an Imaginary WorldComing Soon
Movement StoryComing Soon
Create a Movement StoryComing Soon
Alphabet MovementComing Soon
Number MovementComing Soon
Shape MovementComing Soon
Counting MovementComing Soon
Pattern MovementComing Soon
Direction Word MovementComing Soon
Move Every DayComing Soon
Active Play CountsComing Soon
Rest MattersComing Soon
Drink WaterComing Soon
Weather-Appropriate ActivityComing Soon
My Body Needs Different ThingsComing Soon
Every Body Can Move in Different WaysComing Soon
Movement Is Not About Body SizeComing Soon
Strong Means Many ThingsComing Soon
I Don't Have to Be the BestComing Soon
Practice Helps Skills GrowComing Soon
Celebrate What My Body Can DoComing Soon
Movement Can Be ChangedComing Soon
Seated MovementComing Soon
Upper-Body MovementComing Soon
Lower-Body MovementComing Soon
Sensory-Friendly MovementComing Soon
Communication During PEComing Soon
My Personal Movement GoalComing Soon
Gratitude for My BodyComing Soon
Creation WalkComing Soon
Praise Through MovementComing Soon
Serving Through Active HelpComing Soon
Self-Control Through GamesComing Soon
Walk + ThrowComing Soon
Run + Stop + ThrowComing Soon
Jump + BalanceComing Soon
Roll + MoveComing Soon
Kick + FollowComing Soon
Toss + Catch + MoveComing Soon
Movement Combination CircuitComing Soon
Body & Space ReviewComing Soon
Balance ReviewComing Soon
Locomotor Skills ReviewComing Soon
Object-Control ReviewComing Soon
Coordination ReviewComing Soon
Rhythm & Movement ReviewComing Soon
Fitness Concepts ReviewComing Soon
Games & Teamwork ReviewComing Soon
Safety ReviewComing Soon
Healthy Movement Habits ReviewComing Soon
Kindergarten Physical Education Progress CheckComing Soon

No artificial locking. You can open any unit or lesson without completing previous ones. Recommended order is guidance — you control the instruction.

Kindergarten Physical Education & Movement

Move. Play. Practice. Grow.

Build a joyful, parent-led, primarily OFFLINE Kindergarten Physical Education & Movement curriculum. Kindergarten Physical Education & Movement helps children build balance, coordination, locomotor skills, ball skills, fitness habits and movement confidence through active parent-led play. Children practice real-world movement skills indoors and outdoors while learning safety, teamwork, healthy activity habits and respect for their own bodies.

How Children Learn

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The purpose is NOT athletic competition. The purpose is movement confidence, physical literacy, healthy habits, and joyful activity.

33 Learning Domains

Movement Safety

Units 1–7

Body Awareness

Units 8–14

Space & Directions

Units 15–23

Balance

Units 24–30

Walking

Units 31–38

Running

Units 39–45

Jumping & Landing

Units 46–53

Hopping, Galloping & Skipping

Units 54–61

Crawling & Animal Movements

Units 62–68

Rolling Objects

Units 69–74

Throwing

Units 75–80

Catching

Units 81–87

Kicking

Units 88–93

Striking

Units 94–99

Coordination

Units 100–106

Movement Sequences

Units 107–112

Rhythm & Movement

Units 113–119

Flexibility & Mobility

Units 120–126

Strength

Units 127–132

Endurance

Units 133–139

Obstacle Courses

Units 140–147

Games

Units 148–156

Teamwork & Sportsmanship

Units 157–165

Outdoor Movement

Units 166–172

Family Fitness

Units 173–178

Movement & Imagination

Units 179–184

Movement & Learning

Units 185–190

Healthy Movement Habits

Units 191–196

Body Confidence

Units 197–202

Adaptive & Inclusive Movement

Units 203–209

Christian Movement Connections

Units 210–214

Skill Combinations

Units 215–221

Kindergarten PE Review

Units 222–232

Physical Safety

  • •Always check the space before movement — floor, furniture, nearby objects, people, pets.
  • •Establish a clear stop signal and practice stopping safely.
  • •Equipment is used only as intended — no throwing at people, no unsafe use.
  • •Listen to your body — stop and tell an adult for pain, dizziness, trouble breathing, or feeling faint.
  • •Floor-level activities only for balance, jumping, and landing — no climbing on furniture.
  • •No flips, headstands, handstands, or unsupervised climbing.
  • •Never use exercise as punishment. Never withhold movement as punishment.
  • •No breath-holding contests, dangerous endurance challenges, or exercise through pain.
  • •No outdoor activity in dangerous weather, roadway play, or unsafe water activities.

No Athletic Ranking

  • •No athletic scores or fitness rankings
  • •No BMI, weight-loss targets, or calorie tracking
  • •No body-size comparisons or appearance ratings
  • •No public performance leaderboards
  • •No 'fastest child' or 'strongest child' competitions
  • •Skipping, hopping, catching, and throwing mastery are NOT required for Kindergarten completion

Medical Boundary

  • •No hardcoded universal safe temperature — parent decides based on local weather, heat, humidity, cold, wind, air quality, and storms.
  • •This is general physical education, NOT physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical treatment, rehabilitation, sports medicine, weight-management treatment, or developmental diagnosis.
  • •Parents should follow healthcare/professional guidance when a child has activity restrictions or medical needs.
  • •If parents have concerns about development, the curriculum may recommend discussing them with an appropriate qualified professional.

Adaptive & Inclusive Movement

Every major movement domain supports modifications. The goal is meaningful participation. Different abilities do NOT mean failure.

•Walk → wheelchair mobility, assisted mobility, or seated marching.
•Run → faster safe mobility, arm movement, or assisted movement.
•Jump → seated push/reach, weight shift, or alternative gross-motor action.
•Throw → roll, push, or release from adapted position.
•Catch → trap against body, larger ball, scarf, or partner assistance.
•Kick → push ball with foot, mobility device-compatible alternative, or hand-based target activity.
•Dance → seated movement, hand movement, head movement, or assistive movement.

✝️ Christian Movement Connections (Optional)

Physical Education remains primarily general education. Optional Christian connections may include gratitude for the body, creation walks, praise through movement, serving through active help, and self-control through games. Cross-reference Bible & Faith — do not duplicate Bible curriculum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the preschool physical development curriculum?

Kindergarten reviews, improves control, combines skills, builds coordination, follows simple movement sequences, uses skills in games, and develops confidence. It goes deeper into locomotor and object-control skills.

Does my child need to master every skill to complete Kindergarten?

No. Skipping, hopping, catching, and throwing mastery are NOT required. Children develop movement skills at different rates. The curriculum teaches and observes growth — it does not diagnose developmental disorders.

Is this a fitness or weight-loss program?

No. The purpose is movement confidence, physical literacy, healthy habits, and joyful activity. PE is NEVER used for weight loss. There are no athletic scores, BMI measurements, or body-size comparisons.

What if my child has different abilities?

Every major movement domain supports modifications. Seated movement, wheelchair mobility, assisted movement, sensory-friendly spaces, AAC communication, and adaptive tools are all valid. Different abilities do not mean failure.

Is this safe for my child?

All activities are floor-level, parent-supervised, and use safe equipment. No flips, headstands, furniture climbing, or heavy weightlifting. Parents check the space, establish stop signals, and listen to their child's body. Follow healthcare/professional guidance for any medical needs.

Are there Christian connections?

Yes, optional Christian connections are available and clearly labeled. They include gratitude for the body, creation walks, praise through movement, serving through active help, and self-control through games. They cross-reference Bible & Faith without duplicating it.

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