The "human knot" is a popular team-building activity that's great for teaching communication, patience, strategy, and teamwork. It's a game you've likely played or led yourself. I recently introduced a simple 4-person version to my first-grade students. Here's how it works: a group of four people stands in a circle facing each other. Each person … Continue reading This is “KNOT” Tag
The Pivot, Pass, Catch Relay
I introduce the Pivot, Pass, Catch relay as another throwing and catching game with the First Grade. The video below shows a bare-bones version of the game. The same setup can be used in more complicated versions using basketball and soccer skills. I like this game since it encourages teamwork, soft, accurate passing, and tracking. … Continue reading The Pivot, Pass, Catch Relay
MAYHEM – a throwing and catching game with tons of repetitions
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