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Ten Hut!
pecentral.orgAfter students are in the line (line up on two parallel lines to leave), say "Fall Out". They can then be messy on the line, i.e., step off, not be in line, chatty, etc. Then say "Ten Hut!!" and they are to "snap to attention" by quickly slapping their legs, straightening up, being directly behind the person in front of them, and getting totally quiet. -
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Line-Up Strategies For a PE Teacher
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Colors
-When it is time to leave the activity area ask first for the students who are wearing something red, then blue, then green, etc. to line up.
-Ask students line up according to eye color. Ex: "Those who have hazel eyes can line up now", etc.
-Ask students to line up according to hair color (i.e., brown, red, blonde, etc.) -
Alphabetically
After gathering students in front of you ask the students to line up alphabetically by last name (first name may work as well). This is a good cooperative activity so give them a little extra time to do this. Encourage them to use quiet voices while doing this. May want to time this to see how long it takes and see if they can beat their record the next time. -
Cool Down Lining Up
After getting them into quiet lines have them spread out a bit so they can do cool down exercises either standing up or laying down. Make sure they are quiet and they do appropriate stretches. Quiet music really helps with this activity. -
Birthdays
Children line up when their birthday month is called. Use the month currently in as the first month called, obviously changing it through the school year, ending with summer birthdays. -
Quiz Time Line Up
The classroom teachers provides a list of questions the students are reviewing for their classes. Dismiss by asking those questions. If the students answer correctly they can be dismissed. The kids love the challenge it helps review material already taught. -
Boy-Girl
The leader of the dayis in the front and the rest of the students know that if a girl is in the front, a boy will be next, and so on. -
Magic L
Students form an "L" with their left hand. The first day of school discuss the correct direction an "L" goes...if they do it correctly it will also designate their left hand. Before they can put an "L" up they have to be looking forward, "lips" are closed and ears are "listening. -
Numbered Lines (Exiting and Entering)
Paint numbers on the long line of the basketball court. (1-30) In the beginning of the year the students are given their Physical Education number. They are assigned that number usually by last name in alphabetical order. When they come in for class they sit on their number and when class is done they go back to that number and leave in "ready to resume learning" in their classroom. Additionally, the numbers can be used to divide into teams. 1-12 and 13-24 or odd and evens, etc. -
Lining Up Name Game
The teacher establishes a rhythmic pattern by hitting his/her thighs 2 times and then clapping 2 times. The students will then establish the rhythm demonstrated by the teacher. The student's name is called as the thighs are hit and then the hands are clapped. Each student lines up when his/her name is called out. Finger snaps may be used instead of the claps.
