Throughout our early throwing and catching unit, we incorporate a number of individual and partner drills and skills with a focus on proper rolling, underhand and overhand throwing, and catching fundamentals. Later we'll progress to bigger, and more dynamic group games. MAYHEM is game that works for First Grade - Sixth Grade students. It's a … Continue reading MAYHEM – a throwing and catching game with tons of repetitions
PADDLE PICK’EM UP! – a partner/whole class teamwork challenge
It is imperative to sprinkle in team-building challenges throughout the year. Any unit can benefit from activities that promote communication, cooperation, sharing ideas, making compromises, and opportunities for failure and success. During my recent paddle striking and manipulation unit, I added one such activity. PADDLE PICK'EM UP I used paddles for this activity. You can … Continue reading PADDLE PICK’EM UP! – a partner/whole class teamwork challenge
ULTIMATE TEAM PINBALL – a cross between ultimate disc and team handball
This is by far one of my favorite games with grades four - high school. Ultimate Team Pinball nicely mashes together elements of ultimate Frisbee and team handball. As you'll see in the video, it's fast-paced, actioned-packed, and a lot of fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQNyLl-AgAs Set up: Put a hula hoop at each end of your court. … Continue reading ULTIMATE TEAM PINBALL – a cross between ultimate disc and team handball