Minds On

Warm up

It’s important to have fun while being active, but we also need to make sure we are staying safe. Let’s explore what it means to take responsibility for your safety and the safety of others when participating in physical activity. Think about a positive experience when you were playing with others at recess or noticed others playing cooperatively.

What did you notice? Was the game played safely? What did you notice about the space where the game was taking place? Were there any objects in the way that could have caused a safety risk?

Let’s try some warm up exercises, but first make sure that the space you are using is clear of any objects you may bump into. Do you notice anything that could get in your way or prevent you from trying your best? If so, take the time to move those objects out of the way.

Safety

Before you begin:

Warm Up

Warm up

What are your favourite activities? Explore the following carousel for some warm up exercises you can try. Choose two and perform each for 30 seconds each, two times.

Warm Up 1: 30 seconds

Warm Up 2: 30 seconds

Warm Up 1: 30 seconds

Warm Up 2: 30 seconds

You can use a timer, or count if you wish!

Have fun!

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Action

Let’s explore hockey!

Did you know that hockey is one of Canada's national sports?

What do you know about the game of hockey? Do you know the sport called sledge hockey?

Explore the following two short videos from TVO Kids to learn about hockey and sledge hockey.

Explore this video entitled Hannah Plays Street Hockey! to learn more about the sport of hockey.

Check out this video entitled “Kid Reporter Alex: Sledge Hockey” to learn more about sledge hockey.

Which of the sports do you think would be more fun to play? Why?

Stick handling

Let’s explore a hockey skill, stick handling.

Press ‘Stick Handling’ to access and explore a hockey skill.

One of the skills you develop in ice hockey, ball hockey or sledge hockey is stick handling. Let’s begin to practice our skills.

Get creative and participate in an activity called “Sweep It Up Hockey.” In this activity, you are going to sweep a ball (or this could be a pair of rolled up socks, a crumpled-up piece of paper, or anything else that you think could work) from one end of your learning space to the other, or on the spot where you are seated.

Safety reminder

Remember to perform your safety check before you begin.

You will need:

  • Two small markers, one for your start line and the other for the finish line. This could be two stuffed toys, two books, two cans or anything you have available.
  • A ball, or something similar such as a pair of rolled up socks or a crumpled piece of paper.
  • An object to handle the ball. This can be a hockey stick, a broom, a stick, or any other object.

Group 1: Two small markers, two stuffed toys, two books, two cans.

Group 2: A ball, a pair of rolled up socks and a crumpled piece of paper.

Group 3: A hockey stick, a broom, and a stick.

Explore the following step by step instructions to get started. Have fun!

  • Place your two small markers at either end of your playing space.
  • One will mark the start line, and the other the finish line.
Two markers are placed at each end of the playing space. One marks the start line and the other marks the finish line.
  • Next take your broom, stick, hockey stick or other object that you will use to stick handle the “ball” from the start line to the finish line.
  • When you are ready, practice moving the ball from one side to the other, not letting the ball get too far away. This is called stick handling.
A stick is shown to handle a ball from the start to the finish line.

How quickly can you stick handle from the start line to the finish line?

How many times can you go back and forth from the start line to the finish line in 2 minutes?

If you want a challenge, try using objects of different sizes and weights to determine which is best for you.

Consolidation

Think about how you stayed safe

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

Reflect on how you stayed safe today while practicing your stick handling. Record your thinking using any method of your choice (draw a picture, create a video, or write a sentence).

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.