Materials List:
– Various obstacles such as tunnels, hurdles, balance beams, and cones
– Animal masks or hats (lion mane, snake headband, etc.)

Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Gross motor skills development
2. Pretend play and imagination
3. Following directions and completing tasks
4. Social skills development through teamwork and cooperation

Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Set up the obstacle course in a safe and open space, making sure to include a variety of obstacles.
2. Explain to the children that they will be pretending to be a specific animal while completing the obstacle course.
3. Ask the children to choose which animal they want to be (e.g. lion, snake, monkey).
4. Encourage the children to move through the obstacle course using movements and sounds that their chosen animal would make.
5. Provide animal masks or hats for the children to wear as they go through the course.
6. Offer different levels of difficulty for the obstacles to cater to the varying abilities of the children.
7. Encourage the children to cheer on their classmates as they navigate the obstacle course.
8. After all children have had a turn, discuss and compare the differences in completing the course as different animals.
9. Provide positive reinforcement and praise for their efforts and creativity.

Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Offer visual cues or demonstrations for children who may need extra help understanding how to complete the obstacle course.
– Provide verbal prompts and encouragement for children who may be hesitant to try certain obstacles.
– Adjust the difficulty of the obstacles based on each child’s abilities, making sure to challenge them without overwhelming them.
– Encourage teamwork and cooperation by pairing children up to complete the obstacle course together.