K-5Cooperation10-15 min

Adapted Dodgeball (Balloons)

K-5

Engagement: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Equipment: Balloons or beach balls Time: 10-15 min

Throw soft balloons; hit = sit until next round (or helper role). Builds throwing/avoiding safely.

TEKS Alignment: K.1C (manipulative throwing), K.2A (cooperation)

Character Focus: Fair play and kindness — gentle actions toward others as God loves.

Cross-Curricular: Science (motion)

📺 Watch: Adapted Balloon Dodgeball PE Demo

Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades:

K: Gentle throws, no elimination, buddy grip, visual cues, 8-10 min (STEP: Seated throwing for mobility, large balloons for visual, hand signals for hearing, simple throws for cognitive, soft balloons for sensory, short rounds for fatigue, inclusive pairs)

1st: Add helper roles, 10-12 min (STEP: Adaptive grips, verbal/visual cues, buddy support)

2nd: Team dodge, 12-14 min (STEP: Seated options, color-coded balloons)

3rd: Strategy dodging, 14-16 min (STEP: Modified throws, team roles)

4th: Competitive rounds, 16-18 min (STEP: Adjustable space, time extensions)

5th: Advanced variants, 18-20 min (STEP: Inclusive teams, sensory adaptations)

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Quick warm-up demonstration of game concept, show excitement for the activity (demo balloon throw).
🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try throws/avoiding, explore rules through guided practice.
📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate proper form, explain rules, TEKS connections, character focus on fair play/kindness.
🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full game play with variations, leadership roles, cross-curricular connections (science motion).
✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of skills, character development, TEKS mastery (observe throwing/avoiding).