Physical Development
Physical Development
Originating Idea Interest in balls Materials Balls and baskets for every child Curriculum Content
Physical Development and Health: Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Beginning
Opening Statement
Talk to children about sports, ask what sports they play or have played
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Middle
Earlier What will children do? Throw balls toward Basket, throw ball up in Air and catch it throw balls into a basket dribble ball and then throw it into basket throw balls into air and hit or kick with hand or foot into basket walk or dribble the ball to the basket Middle Later
Strategies: How will you scaffold their learning? do what they do move the basket to catch the ball the child throws
Strategies: do what they do hold the basket still for the child Show the child how to dribble
Strategies: do what they do move the basket up and down to add more of a challenge
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End
warning and transition to next part of routine
turn it into a game and throw all balls into a bin and close the bin
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Follow-up Ideas Bring a small basketball net into the room Play with balls outside and aim at targets