4thMovement Skills15-20 min
Spider Ball
Engagement: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Equipment: Several soft foam balls
Time: 15-20 min
Dodgeball-style: Tagged players join "spider" in middle throwing. Grows until all caught—inclusion twist on dodging/throwing.
TEKS 4.1B: Demonstrate throwing and catching in dynamic games. TEKS 4.4C: Apply offensive/defensive strategies.
Character Focus: Inclusion and adaptability. Welcoming others, adjusting roles.
📺 Watch: Spider Ball PE Game
Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades:
K: Gentle throws, no elimination, 8-10 min
1st: Small groups, freeze on tag
2nd: Add joining spider
3rd: Strategy in throws/positions
4th: Multiple spiders, leadership in rules
5E Lesson Plan Structure:
- 🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Spider charades/web demo.
- 🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Throwing/dodging practice.
- 📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Rules, TEKS, character on inclusion.
- 🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Octopus Ball variant.
- ✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Group growth, adaptation discussions.