Activity
Equipment
Learning Objectives
After this lesson children will have:
Teaching Tips
Do not use balloons as an alternative as they pose a dangerous choking hazard.
Activity
How to play
Provide each child with a beach ball. Instruct them to sit on floor and show them how to throw the ball into the air, and catch the ball.
Once children have mastered this, instruct them to sit on their knees and throw and catch as they did before.
Finally have children throw and catch ball from a standing position. For more challenges, have children try throwing and catching with one hand, or by standing on one leg!
Teaching Cues
More Challenging
Divide the room like a tennis court by using a blanket or sheet folded over string. Divide children into two groups and instruct each group to stand on one side of the net. Instruct children to tap balls over the net, like a game of tennis.
Give children enough time between each task so that they don’t get dizzy!
Enrichment
Talk to children about all the different sports that use a ball. Have them draw a picture of their favorite sport.
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Weekly Log
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.