Kindergarten-2nd GradersThis week we participated in a variety of activities that really tested our cooperation skills. We played, "2 Person Kickball", and "Kindergarten Kickball". It was a great time to practice moving in open space and being cautious of others. We learned the importance of using effort for time (fast/slow) the longer it took me to get to the ball, the further the runner got! Several non-locomotor skills were needed, some we touched on were bending, balancing, twisting and turning. The biggest task we worked on this week was two-handed catch, and either stationary or moving kick depending on our skill and grade level! In 2 person kickball, the students had pairs and one partner kicked the ball and ran around one cone until the other partner could get the ball and put it back on the cone to stop them! In Kindergarten Kickball, the children were split into two teams: kicking and fielding. The kicking team picked up half cones after they kicked the ball to learn the direction of the bases and the importance of quickness. The fielding team worked together to get the ball back in the crate to stop the kicking team from picking up cones! It was a great week! 3rd-5th GradersThe students started working on their kickball game play this week. We are learning three different kinds of kickball in this unit. In the beginning of the week we played "Matball." Matball is very basic kickball game that removes the pressure of having to run the bases. You run when you feel comfortable. The gym mats are way bigger than a traditional base so the students have a better opportunity to get on base. In the last half of the week, the students played, "Triple Kick Kickball." In triple kick kickball you have three students on the kicking team kick the ball and try to round the bases. The fielding team objective is to get their balls as quickly as possible and set them back on the cones. If the student beats their ball they score one point for their team. No points are awarded if the fielding team is able to get the kickers ball on the cone before the kicker rounds the bases. I took a vote to see which game was winning, and in almost every class it was divided equally. We will play traditional kickball next week, but I am doubtful if after playing these games they will prefer it...we shall see!
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