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Adapted Dodgeball (Balloons)

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 🖨️ Print Game Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades: K: Gentle throws, no elimination, buddy grip, visual cues, 8-10 min (

Equipment
Balloons or beach balls Time: 10-15 min Throw soft balloons; hit = sit until next round (or helper role)
Character Focus
Fair play and kindness — gentle actions toward others as God loves. Cross-Curricular: Science (motion) 📺 Watch: Adapted Balloon Dodgeball PE Demo 🖨️ Print Game Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades: K: Gentle throws, no elimination, buddy grip, visual cues, 8-10 min (STEP: Seated th

TEKS Alignment

  • TEKS Alignment: K.1C (manipulative throwing), K.2A (cooperation) Character Focus: Fair play and kindness — gentle actions toward others as God loves. Cross-Curricular
Cross-Curricular: Science (motion) 📺 Watch: Adapted Balloon Dodgeball PE Demo 🖨️ Print Game Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades: K: Gentle throws, no elimination, buddy grip, visual cues, 8-10 min (S

5E Lesson Plan

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 connection
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-c
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,
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).
evaluate
Assess learning - Check understanding of skills, character development, TEKS mastery (observe throwing/avoiding).

Grade Modifications

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 pai
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
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 (ST
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: 🔥 En
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, sh
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 disc
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Adapted Dodgeball (Balloons)

K-5
🔥🔥🔥🔥 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).