K-5Cross-Curricular10-15 min

Four Square (Adapted)

K-5

Engagement: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Equipment: Ball, taped squares Time: 10-15 min

Ball skills, quick reactions in squares.

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

Character Focus: Fair play — honest turns with God's justice.

Cross-Curricular: Math (geometry squares)

📺 Watch: Adapted Four Square PE Demo

Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades:

K: Seated strikes, large squares, visual cues, 8-10 min (STEP: Wheelchair squares, large for visual, hand signals for hearing, simple strikes for cognitive, soft ball for sensory, short turns for fatigue, inclusive pairs)

1st: Add rules, 10-12 min (STEP: Adaptive strikes, verbal/visual cues, buddy support)

2nd: Team squares, 12-14 min (STEP: Seated options, color-coded for visual)

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

4th: Competitive, 16-18 min (STEP: Adjustable squares, 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 square strike).
🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try strikes, explore rules through guided practice.
📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate proper form, explain rules, TEKS connections, character focus on fair play.
🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full game play with variations, leadership roles, cross-curricular connections (math geometry).
✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of skills, character development, TEKS mastery (observe reactions).