Third graders explore the ball-handling skills behind almost every game, from throwing and catching to kicking and dribbling, and learn a simple cue for doing each one well.
Students will be able to…
Almost every game uses a ball or object you send, stop, or control. What are the main ball skills, and how do you do each one well?
Project this and open each card to explore a manipulative skill and a cue for doing it well.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Almost every game uses a ball or object you send, stop, or control. How many different ways can you move a ball with your body?
Students explore manipulative skills.
Students practice a skill cue.
Students design a practice station.
Students reflect on manipulative skills.
Aligned to the SHAPE America National Standards for Health Education and Physical Education.
Demonstrate manipulative skills such as throwing, catching, kicking, and striking.
Apply critical cues to improve a movement skill.
Use movement concepts of effort, space, and relationships.
Work safely with equipment and others in general space.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students choose one skill, set up a simple target or partner drill, and practice ten tries, so the cue becomes a habit. A printable manipulative-skills worksheet is in the PE & Health library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.