BC PHE Lesson Plans

BC PHE Lesson Plans for Kindergarten

BC-aligned Kindergarten PHE lesson plans with playful movement, simple routines, and clear learning goals for K learners.

Young children playing and moving in a preschool setting

Kindergarten focus areas

  • Locomotor skills and body awareness
  • Safe movement in shared spaces
  • Simple cooperation and turn-taking
  • Mindful breathing and calming routines

BC curricular competencies covered

Physical Literacy
Active Living
Social & Community Health
Mental Well-being

Sample activities

Real activities from our library you can use in your lessons.

Warm-up
5 min

Animal Walks

Bear walk, crab walk, bunny hops, frog jumps, and inchworm movements. Students rotate through all animals one at a time.

Jumping
Hopping
Stretching
Balance
Warm-up
5 min

Color Movement Game

Red means jump 3 times, blue means spin around, yellow means hop on one foot, green means touch the ground. Teacher calls colors randomly.

Jumping
Hopping
Twisting
Main
10 min

Mirror Me Simple

Face your partner. One person is the leader and moves arms and body slowly. Partner copies exactly like a mirror. Switch who is leader.

Stretching
Balance

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FAQ

Are these lesson plans aligned to the BC K-5 PHE curriculum?

Yes. Each lesson structure maps to BC curricular competencies and Big Ideas, with developmentally appropriate skill progressions.

Can I adapt these lessons for limited space?

Yes. Each plan includes space-aware activity options and suggestions for small gyms or classrooms.

How long are the lessons?

Most Kindergarten PHE plans are designed for 30-40 minutes with short, engaging activity blocks.

Do I need specialized equipment?

No. Most lessons use common equipment like cones, beanbags, and soft balls.