(Remote Learning) Preschool-Kindergarten Ball Lesson
Overview
Students will explore what they can do with a ball (whatever size and kind they have at home).
Throwing, rolling, kicking, etc.
(Remote Learning) Preschool-Kindergarten Ball Lesson
(Remote Learning) Preschool-Kindergarten Ball Lesson Plan
Created August 2020 by Michelle Johnson
Lesson Topic:
Students will explore what they can do with a ball (whatever size and kind they have at home).
Lesson Description:
Students will explore what they can do with a ball (whatever size and kind they have at home).
Throwing, rolling, kicking, etc.
Learning Goals/Outcomes:
The student will be able to play with a ball by throwing, rolling, or kicking it with thirty percent accuracy.
Nebraska Standards:
PE.K.1.3.a- Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.
PE.K.1.3.b-Drops ball and catches it before it bounces twice.
PE.K.1.3.d-Pushes a ball with one hand, attempting the second contact.
PE.K.1.3.e-Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of 5 critical elements.
**PE.K.4.1.a-Follows directions in group settings
**-if lesson is performed in classroom setting
Teacher Planning:
Equipment/Materials Needed:
**15+ Foam and fluff balls varying in size and color
OR
Any soft material ball available at home—variations in size would be preferable
Time Required for Lesson:
10-15 minutes
Technology Use:
_____ YES ___x__NO
Instructional Plan:
Anticipatory Set/Pre-Activity:
The teacher or parent will talk to the student(s) about all the things they can do with a ball. Throw it against a wall and try to catch it, throw it to a friend or family member, roll the ball on the floor, kick the ball back and forth in the room, or simply throw up the ball into the air and try to catch it.
Benefits/Explanation/Real-World Connection:
Great for working on hand-eye coordination and experimenting with the world around them.
Activities (i.e. instructions, warm-up, lesson, cool-down):
The teacher/parent will hand out different size balls to the students and tell them to practice throwing, rolling, or catching the ball, but to watch for other classmates/objects in the house as they are performing these activities. The teacher/parent will observe the students, as well as,, participate with them.
The ball sizes will be changed during the class time and the students need to identify which is smaller.
**Have fun and be creative with this activity. It is a way to work on various subjects: colors, sizes, shapes, and physical education elements.
Closure:
Ask students what ball was easiest to throw, kick, roll, etc. Were they able to catch the ball? Did they have a hard time with any of the activities? What did they like best?
“Great job today. I can see you really had fun and tried different ways to use a ball!”
Assessment :
Teacher/parent will observe and correct students on proper form as needed.
*Step with opposite leg as throwing arm.
*Kick ball with the inside of your shoe.
Supplemental Information:
Modifications:
Students can do what they feel comfortable doing with the ball.
Use a small or bigger ball depending on activity.
Safety Precautions:
Have students be aware of their surroundings and stay in their space.
Make sure to clear any furniture out of the play space if at home.
Do not have very hard balls that can hurt anyone.