ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 8 :

K-1.8) Attempt underhand and overhand throw.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (0) 9 :

K-1.9) Attempt to catch a dropped ball from varying heights.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (1) 8 :

1-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand with hand/foot opposition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (1) 9 :

1-1.9) Catch various sizes of soft objects from a self-toss before they hit the ground.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 8 :

2-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand, demonstrating correct form with hand/ foot opposition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (2) 9 :

2-1.9) Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

This resource is a series of four cue cards. Teachers can print these cue cards for display in the gymansium or to be used at a station. Teachers could also use these graphics in their own slide show presentations or to be projected during the lesson. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 9 :

K-1.9) Attempt to catch a dropped ball from varying heights.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (0) 13 :

K-1.13) Kick a stationary ball, planting foot and making contact with shoelaces.

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (1) 9 :

1-1.9) Catch various sizes of soft objects from a self-toss before they hit the ground.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (1) 13 :

1-1.13) Approach a stationary ball, make contact below center line, and kick it forward.

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (2) 9 :

2-1.9) Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 13 :

2-1.13) Demonstrate kicking skills by:

•   Using a running approach towards a stationary ball with correct form.

•   Attempting to make contact with a moving ball.

•   Attempting to kick a dropped ball/object, making contact with shoelaces.

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

This resource includes kicking and catching lesson activities. Equipment needs, warm-up, and summary are included. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 9 :

K-1.9) Attempt to catch a dropped ball from varying heights.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (1) 9 :

1-1.9) Catch various sizes of soft objects from a self-toss before they hit the ground.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 9 :

2-1.9) Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

This resource includes an introduction, warm-up, learning activities, and closing for the skill of catching. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 8 :

K-1.8) Attempt underhand and overhand throw.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (0) 9 :

K-1.9) Attempt to catch a dropped ball from varying heights.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (1) 8 :

1-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand with hand/foot opposition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (1) 9 :

1-1.9) Catch various sizes of soft objects from a self-toss before they hit the ground.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 8 :

2-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand, demonstrating correct form with hand/ foot opposition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (2) 9 :

2-1.9) Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 14 :

2-1.14) Demonstrate volleying lightweight objects with partner.

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (3) 14 :

3-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball with an underhand and overhand technique with a partner.

Examples: balloon, beach ball, foam ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (4) 14 :

4-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball using a two-hand overhead and underhand technique, sending it upwards toward a target.

Examples: balloon, beach ball, foam ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (5) 14 :

5-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball with a two-hand overhead and underhand technique, in a dynamic environment.

Examples: two square, four square, handball, spike ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

Hoop Rally is a game that is a great lead up to 4-square or Spikeball. The objective is to continue to hit the ball into the hula hoop while attempting to prevent your opponent from being able to return it back into the hula hoop.  This learning activity can be used during a lesson in volleyball. The learning activity includes embedded videos and links to other resources.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 1 :

K-1.1) Attempt to hop, gallop, jog, run, slide, skip, jump, and leap while maintaining balance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (0) 8 :

K-1.8) Attempt underhand and overhand throw.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (0) 9 :

K-1.9) Attempt to catch a dropped ball from varying heights.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (1) 1 :

1-1.1) Demonstrate correct form for hopping, galloping, and sliding.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (1) 8 :

1-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand with hand/foot opposition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (1) 9 :

1-1.9) Catch various sizes of soft objects from a self-toss before they hit the ground.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 1 :

2-1.1) Demonstrate correct form for skipping.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (2) 2 :

2-1.2) Demonstrate correct form for jogging and running.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (2) 3 :

2-1.3) Use a variety of one-and two-footed take-offs and landings.

APE accommodation suggestions: Hopping, jumping, and leaping - Hand over hand to assist with balance. Examples: mini trampoline, rope on floor, peer assistance

[PE] (2) 5 :

2-1.5) Balance on different bases of support, combining levels and shapes.

APE accommodation suggestions: Hand over hand assistance, peer assistance, modeling, doing activities on the floor instead of on equipment

[PE] (2) 7 :

2-1.7) Transition weight from various bases of support by:

•   Transferring weight from feet to different body parts while maintaining balance.

•   Rolling in different directions with both a narrow and curled body shape.

APE accommodation suggestions: Rolling - hand over hand assistance; peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (2) 8 :

2-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand, demonstrating correct form with hand/ foot opposition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (2) 9 :

2-1.9) Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

This resource provides posters that can be printed with the skills and cues that are associated with locomotor and manipulative skills.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.