Lesson Plan

Imaginary Motion Magic

Students in grades K–5 will develop gross motor skills, body awareness, and creativity by exploring guided warm-up stretches and a diverse array of imaginative movements—adapting for age and ability.

This lesson builds physical coordination, creative expression, focus, and cooperative learning across early elementary grades—laying groundwork for lifelong healthy habits.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Setup Space and Prompts

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: Defining Abstract Movements

3 minutes

Step 2

Movement Prompts List

Reference

Step 3

Warm-Up Stretches

5 minutes

Step 4

Imaginative Movement Exploration

30 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Cool-Down

5 minutes

Step 6

Observation & Assessment

Ongoing

Step 7

Differentiation Strategies

Ongoing

Step 8

Classroom Management Strategies

Ongoing

Slide Deck

Preparation & Arrival

Imaginary Motion Magic

Introduction: Defining Abstract Movements

Movement Prompts List

Warm-Up Stretches (7 min)

Imaginative Movement Exploration (30 min)

Reflection & Cool-Down (5 min)

Observation & Assessment

Differentiation Strategies

Classroom Management Strategies

Lesson Plan

Imaginary Motion Magic

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Setup Space and Prompts

Step 1

Introduction: Defining Abstract Movements

Step 2

Movement Prompts List

Step 3

Warm-Up Stretches

Step 4

Imaginative Movement Exploration

Step 5

Reflection & Cool-Down

Step 6

Observation & Assessment

Step 7

Differentiation Strategies

Step 8

Classroom Management Strategies

Slide Deck

Preparation & Arrival

Imaginary Motion Magic

Introduction: Defining Abstract Movements

Movement Prompts List

Warm-Up Stretches (7 min)

Imaginative Movement Exploration (30 min)

Reflection & Cool-Down (5 min)

Observation & Assessment

Differentiation Strategies

Classroom Management Strategies

Imaginary Motion Magic

Jonathan Doctor