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Football Target Practice

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Football Target Practice
Age Group:
School-Age
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers
Objectives:  
  • Student will develop gross motor skill of overhand throwing
  • Student will participate in cooperative play with other students
Washington Common Core Standard 
EALR 1
The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness, and nutrition

·         1.1.3 Demonstrates mature form in manipulative skills that contribute to movement proficiency.

o   Demonstrates at least two critical elements used in the manipulative skills: roll, bounce, toss, throw, catch/receive, strike, kick, punt, and hand/foot dribble in isolation.
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(1 hour / .1 CEU) 
Tuition: $10.50

Transitioning to Kindergarten  
(3 hours / .3 CEU)
Tuition: $31.50
Materials: 
  • Large tarp
  • Different sized footballs
  • Duct tape
  • Paint
  • Ruler
  • Permanent marker
  • Scissors
Procedure: 
  1. Prepare for the activity by creating the target board that students will throw footballs through. Use the ruler and permanent marker to create different sized shapes on the large tarp.
  2. Cut out theses shapes and label them with different point values using the paint. When dry, put duct tape around the boarder of each of the holes. This will prevent the tarp from tearing. 
  3. Hang the tarp in an appropriate area. 
  4. After showing students how to throw the footballs correctly, encourage them to practice on their own using the target. 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the student’s overhand throwing skills. Were they able to throw the ball correctly? **Do not assess students on how many points they were able to score. This lesson is about proper throwing technique. 
 

Touchdown Peanut Butter Cookies

Use caution, and be sure to follow program policies regarding peanut butter.