ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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) 20 :

2-2.3) Recognize and adjust exertion of force on an object required during an activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (2) 27 :

2-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with minimum supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (3) 8 :

3-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand to a partner or target with accuracy.

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

[PE] (3) 9 :

3-1.9) Catch a ball thrown by a partner, demonstrating correct form.

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] (3) 20 :

3-2.3) Demonstrate the concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills applicable to a wide variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (3) 27 :

3-4.3) Acknowledge others' success in movement performance and praise their efforts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (4) 8 :

4-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand to a partner or target for accuracy and distance.

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

[PE] (4) 9 :

4-1.9) Catch a ball, thrown at varying levels and distances by a partner, with correct form.

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] (4) 20 :

4-2.3) Combine concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (5) 8 :

5-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand using correct form in dynamic environments.

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

[PE] (5) 9 :

5-1.9) Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

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] (5) 20 :

5-2.3) Execute combined concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in various physical activity settings.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (5) 27 :

5-4.3) Actively involve others of all skill levels and abilities into physical activities and group projects.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

In this activity, students are in circle formation, facing in. Each stands in a wide straddle stance with the side of the foot against the neighbor's. The hands are on the knees. Two balls are used. The object of the game is to roll one of the balls between the legs of another player before he can get his hands down to stop the ball. Each time a ball goes between the legs of an individual, a point is scored. The players having the fewest points scored against them are the winners. Keep the circles small so students have more opportunities to handle the ball. Players must catch and roll the ball, rather than batting it. Children must keep their hands on their knees until a ball is rolled at them.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 27 :

K-4.3) Share equipment and space with peers.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (0) 29 :

K-5.1) Acknowledge that physical activity is important for good health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (0) 30 :

K-5.2) Acknowledge that physical activities require varying degrees of challenge and difficulty.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (1) 27 :

1-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with moderate supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (1) 29 :

1-5.1) Identify physical activity as a component of good health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (1) 30 :

1-5.2) Explain that continued practice in physical activities can lead to success.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (2) 27 :

2-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with minimum supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (2) 29 :

2-5.1) Describe the relationship between physical activity and good health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (2) 30 :

2-5.2) Identify physical activities that build confidence and activities that are challenging.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

This learning activity is a fitness activity utilizing a parachute. Students will have the opportunity to recognize components of health related physical fitness while working together with their classmates. 

A video of this learning activity is included in this resource. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 19 :

K-2.2) Travel by:

•   Using various pathways.

•   Demonstrating various levels.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (0) 20 :

K-2.3) Travel:

•   In general space with varying speeds.

•   Attempting directionality concepts.

Examples: left, right, up, down, over, under

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (0) 27 :

K-4.3) Share equipment and space with peers.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (1) 18 :

1-2.1) Demonstrate moving in personal and general space while maintaining self-control, in response to designated class expectations.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (1) 23 :

1-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class.

[PE] (1) 25 :

1-4.1) Acknowledge personal responsibility by using equipment and space safely and appropriately while following the rules and boundaries of the learning environment.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (1) 27 :

1-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with moderate supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (2) 18 :

2-2.1) Apply the concept of personal and general space during class activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (2) 19 :

2-2.2) Integrate shapes, levels, and pathways into simple movement sequences.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (2) 23 :

2-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class in response to instruction and practice.

[PE] (2) 27 :

2-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with minimum supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (2) 32 :

2-5.4) Describe the positive social interactions that come when engaging with others in physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

This is a chasing and tagging game where students are focused on practicing being kind to others. Additionally, students will work on spatial awareness, balance, and moving using different types of pathways. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (2) 27 :

2-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with minimum supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (3) 18 :

3-2.1) Demonstrate the concept of spatial awareness in a dynamic environment.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (3) 20 :

3-2.3) Demonstrate the concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills applicable to a wide variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (4) 25 :

4-4.1) Exhibit safe and responsible behavior in partner and small group situations.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

This scooter board learning activity promotes cooperation, teamwork, and safe movement skills. This is also a great activity to reinforce math skills.

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

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (2) 23 :

2-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class in response to instruction and practice.

[PE] (2) 25 :

2-4.1) Practice skills with minimal teacher prompting and accept responsibility for behavior and performance actions to ensure a safe environment.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (2) 26 :

2-4.2) Appropriately respond to and implement specific feedback from the teacher.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (2) 27 :

2-4.3) Work in a variety of class environments with minimum supervision.

Examples: partner, small group, large group, whole class

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (4) 25 :

4-4.1) Exhibit safe and responsible behavior in partner and small group situations.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (5) 1 :

5-1.1) Demonstrate correct form of locomotor skills in a variety of individual, partner, and small group activities and dance/ rhythm.

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)

In this exciting video for grades 2 through 5, students get to unite cognitive and psychomotor skills. Students pick a card with an exercise written on it such as 20 crunches. They then decide whether to take the deal by showing a thumbs-up or to decline the deal by showing a thumbs-down. Students may pass once and then must perform the exercise on the second card they select.

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