ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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

Although it has been a playground staple for decades, the origins of the game Four Square remain somewhat murky, with differing accounts of how the game started and when. Some sources date the game back to the early 1960s, while others suggest that the game began only a decade or so prior to that time.

Use this resource to learn more about the history, court dimensions, and game rules of four square.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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] (3) 15 :

3-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (3) 16 :

3-1.16) Strike a moving object with a long-handled implement, sending it forward, while using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

[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] (4) 15 :

4-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 16 :

4-1.16) Strike an object toward a target with accuracy at varying distances.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

[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

[PE] (5) 15 :

5-1.15) Apply the skill of striking an object consecutively using a short-handled implement in competitive or cooperative game environments.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (5) 16 :

5-1.16) Strike an object to a target in partner and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

Use this self-assessment for students to reflect on their ball striking skills. 

   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] (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

This learning activity focuses on the previously taught volleyball skills of setting, forearm pass, and overhand/underhand serving. Students will break off into partners around the gym. Place playing cards face down on the floor in places that are easily accessed by students on either side of the net but are out of the playing area. On the teacher's signal, the activity begins. The partner without the ball will go draw a playing card and bring it back to their partner. Each type of card stands for an activity: Spades - underhand/overhand serve, Clubs - overhead set, Diamonds - forearm pass, Hearts - any exercise (jumping jacks, push-ups, etc.). After a designated amount of time, rotate partners.

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