In the 1970s, my siblings and I played on the same swing set at my elementary school that my mom had used back in the 1950s. Those swings endured for decades, staying in place until 2005 when they were removed. Everyone loved them. Even during my early years as a teacher in Washington, DC, there … Continue reading BRING BACK THE SWING SETS
STRIKER BALL and PADDLE STRIKER BALL
STRIKER BALL I’m sure many of you have heard about or even played striker ball with your classes. My students enjoy playing paddle striker ball with a couple of modifications. https://youtu.be/x-fZwtpae2w?si=FcWt74HZrfQAnofr How we play STRIKER BALL and PADDLE STRIKER BALL Setup: For 20 students, I set up two neighboring octagons with cones. I also … Continue reading STRIKER BALL and PADDLE STRIKER BALL
Soccer Hot Spots with Hula Hoops
Following a lesson on striking a ball with our insteps and laces, I like to introduce soccer hot spots with hula hoops. It's a game that allows for several repetitions focusing on accuracy and touch. Above all, it incorporates a class challenge that is fun for all levels. https://youtu.be/G2cwiRZgF-E?si=iimBu3eneKHfrUwD Setup: Spread your stash of hula … Continue reading Soccer Hot Spots with Hula Hoops