Get ready for the game with these learning activities this week.
Survey Says
Let children do surveys (classroom, at home, etc.) to find out which team others think will win the Super Bowl.
Vocabulary
“Offensive,” “Defensive,” “Penalty,” “Referee,” “Substitution,” “Huddle” …How many football terms can you think of that might be meaningful to learn?
Jersey Math
Let children choose their favorite player’s number and write it on a paper jersey. How many facts can they think of that equal that number.
Starting Line Up
At the beginning of the day let children make two lines facing each other. Introduce one child at a time and let them run through the two lines as their friends give them high five and cheer.
Good Job
At the end of the day make a huddle and say, “Good job, team!”
Math
How many players on each team? How many players in all?
How long is a football field?
How many points for a touchdown? Field goal? Safety?
How long is a quarter? How long is the entire game?
How many yards in a first down?
Estimation
Let children estimate what they think the total score will be. After the game determine who guessed more – less - the closest?
Art
Put out the scrap box and let children make pennants, hats, pompoms, and other paraphernalia.
Football Practice Game
Cut footballs out on the fold similar to the one shown. Write math facts on the front and the answer inside.
*These can be used for phonics, numerical order, question and answers, etc.
NFL
What does "NFL" stand for? Download a copy of the team logos (Mr. Google will help you) and make a visual matching game or memory game.
