Becky Foellmer
Apr 01, 2018
Edited: Jul 30, 2020

Odd or Even Student Choice Dice Warm Up by Ross Chakrian

Here's another great warm-up activity from Ross Chakrian (@Mr_C_PE). Ross created this in Powerpoint and I have converted it to video format to make it playable on any device. I just LOVE the student choice aspect of this warmup.

Version 1

goo.gl/JMCt3Z (30 seconds locomotor, 10 seconds dice roll, 25 seconds choice activity).

Version 2

bit.ly/3f7fMDS (30 seconds locomotor (JOG instead of WALK), 10 seconds dice roll, 40 seconds choice activity).

Younger student versions

Version 3 - Created from Slides from Matthew Holben using Ross's original presentation)

bit.ly/3hO4FRZ (only one choice for each odd and even).

Version 4 (no dice rolling) - "5 Minute Warmup"

bit.ly/3jXnPqe (30 seconds locomotor, 30 seconds choice activity (2 choices)


Many thanks to Ross, KylePE (@ElemPE1), Matthew Holben (@holben_pe) and Alex Adams (@coachadamspe) for collaborating on and testing the various versions.


In case you don't have enough dice for the number of groups you want to have: If you have devices, you can have students have their devices around the edges of the gym and they can use this online virtual dice roller: http://www.curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/maths/doubledice.html


SHAPE National Standards/GLOs addressed:

  • Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance. (S1.E1.K)

  • Hops, gallops, jogs, and slides using a mature pattern. (S1.E1.1)

  • Skips using a mature pattern (S1.E1.2)

  • Runs with a mature pattern. (S1.E2.2a)

  • Performs a teacher and/or student-designed rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms. (S1.E5.2)

  • Moves in self-space and general space in response to designated beats/rhythms. (S2.E1.1)

  • Accepts responsibility for class protocols with behaviour and performance actions. (S4.E2.2)

  • Engages in the activities of physical education class without teacher prompting. (S3.E2.3)

  • Exhibits personal responsibility in teacher-directed activities. (S4.E1.3)

  • Exhibits responsible behavior in independent group situations. (S4.E1.4)

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