WEEK 7-8 LESSON PLAN

Multi-Sport 3-5 Games

STORYLINE

Today we are Warming Up before our games. Your goal is to follow the Coach and listen to the instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS

• When  I  say, “GO!”  run  in the different  animal  movements  from  the  baseline  to  the  end  line.  
  • Run  like  a  turtle  (run  slowly  and  put  your  arms  behind  your  back)
  • Run  like  a  cheetah  (run  as  fast  as  you  can)
  • Run  like  a  giraffe  (put  your  arms  together  above  your  head  to  make  a  long  neck)
  • Run  like  an  elephant  (put  your  arm  out  in  front  of  your  body  to  make  a  trunk)
  • Run  like  a  penguin(put  your  arms  out  to  the  sideand  waddle)
  • Run  like  a  dog
  • Swim  like a  fish  (use  your  arms  to  swim)
  • Duck  walk  (squat  and  waddle  like  a  duck)
  • Bear  crawl
  • Hop  like a  bunny
  • Leap  like  a  frog

STORYLINE

Today we are going to learn how to throw overhand. First, I will demonstrate, then we will practice together.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Say, “I’m going to demonstrate in slow motion by giving you the steps.” Then, walk kids through the steps allowing them to practice each step with you and then all the way through.
  • Hold your ball in your throwing arm. As your throwing arm swings, bring the ball to head level.
    • Rotate your body slightly towards your throwing side.
    • The foot on the same side as your throwing arm, steps forward.
    • During the throw, the arms swings high over the shoulder with the body leaning forward.
    • The throwing arm reaches forward and downward after the ball is let go.

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline.    
• When I say, “GO!” throw your baseball as far as you can.
  • After everyone has thrown, you may retrieve your ball and head back to the baseline.
• We will practice a few times before the next game

TEACHING TIPS

• Remind children everyone will be throwing their ball at the same time.
• Remind children they cannot get their ball until everyone has thrown.
• Remind children to be aware of the other balls being thrown around them

STORYLINE

Today we are playing Snowball Alley. In this game, the objective is to get to your workshop without getting hit by a snowball from the Grinch (thrower). 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• I will begin as the Grinch. The Grinch cannot throw any snowballs past the boundary cones and cannot enter the alley to retrieve balls during a round.
• When I say, “GO!” run to the workshop without getting hit by a snowball.   
  • If you get to the cabin without getting hit, you are safe for the next round.
  • If you get hit with a snowball from the shoulders or below or go out-of-bounds, you become a Grinch the next round.
• We will begin a new game when there is one elf left.  

TEACHING TIPS

• If elves are staying too long at one end of the alley, consider using a 10-second countdown.
• If Grinches are arguing over elves being hit or not, consider adding a ‘throwers choice rule’ or Ro Sham Bo.

STORYLINE

Today we are going to learn how to catch. First, I will demonstrate, then we will practice together.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Say, “I’m going to demonstrate in slow motion by giving you the steps.” Then, ask a responsible child to help you and walk kids through the steps.
  • Catching above waist- Arms out in front, ready to catch
  • Put your hands above your waist with fingers up, “like a diamond in the sky.”
  • Catching below waist- fingers down, hands by waist, ready to catch.
  • Split the group into pairs and have kids throw and catch with one another 4-5 times.
    • Before the practice begins, you must line up face to face with your teammate.
• When I say, “Start” begin gently toss the ball across to your teammate.
• When I say, “Stop!” freeze and hold on the ball.
• Try other variations once they have practiced a little.

TEACHING TIPS

• Demonstrate how to catch and pass to the children.
• Remind children to gently pass it.
• Have them call out each other’s name to make sure they are ready.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Baseball Bowling. Your goal is to knock your pin (tall cone) down by underhand throwing your fuzzy ball.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Divide children into pairs of 2.
  • Give each pair of children a set of 4-5 cones that they will be using to bowl with.
• Before the game begins, find a place with your partner anywhere on the field with your ball and cones.
• Stand 3 – 5 feet away from the tall cone.
  • When I say, “GO!” toss your ball to your partner.
    • Once they catch it, throw the ball at the tall cone and try and knock it over.
      • Retrieve your ball once you have thrown it.
• Have partners take turns passing and throwing.

 TEACHING TIPS

• Remind children they should be throwing instead of rolling their ball on the ground when knocking down their pin.
• Make sure they are sharing.

STORYLINE

We are now going to learn how to swing a bat. Your goal is to practice your swing on a set of dots. First, I will demonstrate, then we will practice together.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Say, “I’m going to demonstrate in slow motion by giving you the steps.” Then, walk kids through the steps allowing them to practice each step with you and then all the way through.
  • Hold your bat on your dots with your knees bent and legs apart.
  • Rotate your body to get ready to swing with your elbow up.
  • As you swing, bring your body facing forward.
• Ask kids to stand on their dots and practice the steps. 

STORYLINE

Today we are playing Home Base. Your goal is to run a complete home run around all the bases.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline.
• I will select the first person to begin as the batter.
  • Everyone else will be runners.
• When I say, “GO!” the batter will hit a beach ball off the tee.
  • When the ball has been hit, everyone will follow the batter and run to as many bases as possible.
  • When Coach retrieves the ball and says, “FREEZE!” you must stop at the nearest base you are at.
• We will begin a new game once a new batter is selected.

TEACHING TIPS

• Have the Coach bat first as a practice run for everyone.