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Physical Education - Overhand Throwing

by Heather elliott

Oct 15, 2012

So, What are some good activities for k-5 to teach the skill of overhand throwing? I have to create a lesson plan for this. I know its such a simple task, but how do you break such an easy thing down to teach to the young kids?

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Peggy Carroll On 10/15/12, Heather elliott wrote: > So, What are some good activities for k-5 to teach the > skill of overhand throwing? I have to create a lesson plan > for this. I know its such a simple task, but how do you > break such an easy thing down to teach to the young kids?

I have my students line up with a foam/yarn balls on long...See MoreOn 10/15/12, Heather elliott wrote: > So, What are some good activities for k-5 to teach the > skill of overhand throwing? I have to create a lesson plan > for this. I know its such a simple task, but how do you > break such an easy thing down to teach to the young kids?

I have my students line up with a foam/yarn balls on long sideline of gym facing sideway. When I say, Ready - they get in the ready position with their arms in a T position. When I say Aim, they bend their throwing elbow up, when I say Fire, they step with their front foot and throw. I have them walk, skip, slide, gallop to other side of gym on my GO signal and find their spot on the line to get ready to throw again.

We play a game called "Clean It Up" to practice the overhand throw. I have them split into two groups and scatter on volleyball courts, I roll out the soft balls and on my signal, I have them throw the balls over the vball net to other "yard". When I blow the whistle to stop, they need to freeze, if both teams freeze at the same time, I count the "garbage" and which ever team has the least amount of balls gets a point. If one team freezes and the other doesn't - the team that freezes first gets the point.

Indoor Snowball Game: This game is similar to Clean It Up, but also emphasizes students catching the ball. Equipment needed: various small soft throwing objects, two empty baskets or crates, volleyball net What to say: What you do: Find a partner. Decide which side of the net each partner is going to play on and sit on the end line of the volleyball court. The object of the game is to catch the balls coming over the net. When I say, “Go” throw one ball at a time over the net. If you catch a ball coming over the net, put it in the crate behind you on your side. When I blow the whistle stop and freeze so we can count how many balls your team caught. Ready? Go. Freeze! How many balls did you catch? Roll the balls back onto the court and let’s play again. Ready? Go. Before class set up volleyball net with two crates at end of each volleyball court. Divide students into two teams by having them choose a partner and split up so they are on opposite side of volleyball net. On the teacher’s signal, students pick up one ball at a time and throw it over the net. Let students know they can catch balls off the walls. If they slide on the ground, however, or any part of their body besides their feet touches the ground when they are trying to catch, they then have to walk to the "penalty box" (an area set aside by a wall), count to thirty then return to the game Have one student from each team count the amount of balls in their crate award a point to the team with the most balls. Start and stop game until students are completely worn out.

Nov 19, 2012

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Linda On 10/15/12, Heather elliott wrote: > So, What are some good activities for k-5 to teach the > skill of overhand throwing? I have to create a lesson plan > for this. I know its such a simple task, but how do you > break such an easy thing down to teach to the young kids?

A lot of K and 1 kids aren't ready to throw but I know, w...See MoreOn 10/15/12, Heather elliott wrote: > So, What are some good activities for k-5 to teach the > skill of overhand throwing? I have to create a lesson plan > for this. I know its such a simple task, but how do you > break such an easy thing down to teach to the young kids?

A lot of K and 1 kids aren't ready to throw but I know, we have to start sometime. A lot of kids that age have not declared whether they are right or left handed yet with gross motor movement. They can color right but throw left...right and left doesn't mean much to real young kids when it comes to gross motor skills.

I do the star,L,turn to teach them.

Turn 90 degrees from your target with the throwing arm back and straight, shoulder high. My body is in a star shape...feet apart, both arms shoulder level with throwing arm back and other one pointing at target. Eyes are on the target. "L" means the throwing arm from elbow to ball point to the ceiling making sure it is perpendicular to the floor so the ball stays AWAY from the ear. Once they are in this position they take a little step forward with the foot ALREADY IN FRONT (or at least shift weight)as the upper body rotates to the front. Don't let them take a step with that back foot. They also point the toes on the forward foot toward the target as they rotate. Make sure their non throwing arm stays up and they don't drop their left shoulder--shoulders should remain almost parallel to the floor as they rotate. This method has always worked pretty well but you are always going to have a few who throw improperly because they just don't have the bilateral movement wired in to their systems yet and some never do. If a child does not crawl correctly or even walk with the bilateral swinging arms (get rid of the hoodies with the pockets-worst thing ever for school as so many kids don't swing their arms correctly anymore when walking)you will have a tough time teaching them how to throw. I still use the star L turn with my older kids and have them throw left handed...the more they use their left hand, the more it develops the right side of the brain...and who said we don't need pe anymore!!

Nov 27, 2012

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Gym Rules & Consequences

by Ashley Browe

Oct 25, 2012

In a class I am taking right now, we have to come up with a set of gym rules and consequences. I am curious on everyone's opinions on how the consequences should be set up. Should we give students a time out? or have them take a lap? What is everyone's thoughts on this?

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Abbey On 10/25/12, Ashley Browe wrote: > In a class I am taking right now, we have to come up with a > set of gym rules and consequences. I am curious on > everyone's opinions on how the consequences should be set > up. Should we give students a time out? or have them take a > lap? What is everyone's thoughts on this?

I personally...See More

Nov 13, 2012

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Linda On 10/25/12, Ashley Browe wrote: > In a class I am taking right now, we have to come up with a > set of gym rules and consequences. I am curious on > everyone's opinions on how the consequences should be set > up. Should we give students a time out? or have them take a > lap? What is everyone's thoughts on this?

I never use ...See More

Nov 27, 2012

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Physical Education Fun Warm Ups

by Heather Elliott

Oct 29, 2012

So I observed a classroom this past week and the phys Ed teacher did some weird warm up that had the kids pushing balls with their heads across the floor in a relay type activity. what other fun warm up activities do some of you do?

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Coach Collins I do a combination of fun warmups, The kids jog either 5mins or I pick 2 students to roll 2 dice whatever # the dice lands on from each student combined will be how many laps they run ( They really love this one.)

We start warmups with leg work first, they like doing supermans as well middle school and elementary. I do a warmup activity ca...See More

Nov 9, 2012

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Heather Elliott These are all amazing ideas! I love the dice idea for running laps. I can just see the students now hoping and wishing the dice numbers are low ;)

On 11/09/12, Coach Collins wrote: > I do a combination of fun warmups, The kids jog either 5mins or I > pick 2 students to roll 2 dice whatever # the dice lands on from > each student ...See More

Nov 14, 2012

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Physical Educator Interview (Brief) College Assignment! Help

by Crystal Thomas

Nov 9, 2012

1. Please describe your personal demographics (age, sex, race, education, etc.).

2. Please describe the school in which you teach.

3. Why did you become a PE teacher?

4. Please describe your PE teaching experience (e.g., years, other schools worked in).

5. Are you a certified PE teacher in your state? If so, ...See More

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Maphred

by Heather E

Nov 14, 2012

Whose Going to/ or is excited about the conference this weekend in traverse city, Michigan? I am excited to see and learn more! I heard it was a blast and that there are a ton of activities to do! Anyone been to one before and know what to expect?

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Fun Ideas for Teaching Hand Dribbling?

by Ashley B

Nov 18, 2012

I am preparing for a lesson on hand dribbling for fifth graders. Since they've already learned a bit about hand dribbling by this point, I was wondering if anyone had interesting ideas...

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Jeff On 11/18/12, Ashley B wrote: > I am preparing for a lesson on hand dribbling for fifth > graders. Since they've already learned a bit about hand > dribbling by this point, I was wondering if anyone had > interesting ideas...

What I like to do is have one student pull a hoop slowly using a jump rope, and have the student with th...See More

Nov 18, 2012

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Nov 18, 2012

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National Board for Professional Teachers

by tburr

Nov 26, 2012

Is there anyone out there going for their National Board Certification?

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Jen rondy On 4/05/13, JW wrote: > On 12/08/12, Courtney Lukasavitz wrote: >> On 11/26/12, tburr wrote: >>> Is there anyone out there going for their National Board >>> Certification? >>> >> I am! > > > Yes I am at the high school level. fell short by a few points on > my first try. hope i get it with this...See More

May 13, 2013

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Jen I am working on my National Boards this school year. I am getting ready to video tape soon. I was wondering if anyone had any good lesson plan ideas. I feel as though activities that are more geared toward lifetime leisure activities will be my best bet to videotape. Any recommendations?

Sep 16, 2013

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Overhand throwing

by Heather Elliott

Nov 26, 2012

Writing a lesson plan for 7th graders on overhand throwing. Any good game ideas or fun activities?

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Linda Cunningham On 11/26/12, Heather Elliott wrote: > Writing a lesson plan for 7th graders on overhand throwing. > Any good game ideas or fun activities?

I sent you a couple good ones but don't see they posted. Let me know if you did not get them.

Nov 27, 2012

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Physical Education Teacher evaluations,

by Lawrence DeHared

Nov 26, 2012

I believe that most principal don’t have the expertise to correctly evaluate PE Teacher. I just went through a nightmare; my principal gave me a trouble because I was not playing kickball with my first graders every day. I am not alone I have other PE teachers tell me the same type of problems.

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Kel Murphy On 11/27/12, Ldehared wrote: > On 11/27/12, Abbey S. wrote: > I went to the director of personal, she was very accepting of my > assessment of the situation. As a former principal I know the > challenges and benefits of a quality evaluation of all teachers. > I am working to open the eyes of principals to the uniqueness of > the P...See More

Nov 27, 2012

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ldehared Thanks for the advice, my evaluation is fine. It is the lack of understanding on the Principal side that is my concern. I have been working on objective criterion to be used that meets the requirements of the district accountability standards and the efficacy of a quality Physical Education class. I hope this will be used not only on the local leve...See More

Nov 27, 2012

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Basketball Badminton and Wiffle Ball unit plans

by Jazzy

Nov 28, 2012

Does anyone have unit plans in th earea for basketball, badminton, and wiffle ball? My co-teachers and I are building a sport base to pull from for class. We teach in the high school. Thanks

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