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

Requires a media player and the song, "Tony Chestnut" (from Tony Chestnut & Fun Time Action Songs), by The Learning Station, ©Monopoli/The Learning Station, http://www.learningstationmusic.com/

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

This video is shared as part of the Active Schools Initiative, which provides strategies to teachers and students for motivating students to be physically active outside of their physical education classes. http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/physicaled.html

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!