Toe Knee Chestnut, Part 1 (Classroom Physical Activity Breaks)

Colleen Evans with students from Carver Elementary demonstrate this activity. Part 1 demonstrates the setup and classroom management activities involved, such as teaching the children the Toe Knee Chestnut song and movements (To skip the introduction on part 1, go to 2:37). Parts 1 and 2 should be done on different days, and in fact, the lesson can be done over several days.

Grade Level: K-2

Addresses Wisconsin Physical Education Standard 1: "Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities."

Video produced in 2010-11 by Milwaukee Public Schools with support from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Thanks to Colleen Evans, Carver Elementary, and the students!