Rainy Day Activities
Pre-K - 8 Circuits 1 -8 Three Finger Tag
K - 3 Magic Ball 1 - 8 Feet Tag
1 - 8 Straddleball 3 - 6 Human Switch
1 - 8 Steal the Treasure 4 Tag Games

PPEP-PALS Lesson Sharing
Stephanie McKinney & Melinda Thomas, Blue Lake Elementary
Activity Grade Level
Straddleball 1 - 8
Equipment Needs
  • 1 foam ball per group of 8-10 students
  • teacher's whistle or boom box
Facility / Playground Needs a cleared area in classroom or in gym
Lesson Objective (Psychomotor and/or Cognitive):

To practice striking the ball

To practice group cooperation
Teaching Hints:

You can establish "take it easy" groups and "fast and competitive" groups that children self-select, to provide a comfort level for all students.
Description:

8-10 students stand in a circle, facing in. They spread their feet apart straddle style to create a "goal", touching their feet to the feet of the person on either side of them. Bend knees and get low. Hold hands open, one palm on top of the other. Swing arms like a pendulum to hit ball with hands, aiming to strike the ball through another student’s legs. You can only use your hands to protect your "goal." Keep the ball low.

Alternatives / Modifications

None.
Reference SPARK, Cooperative Games