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What is sending?

What do you think the word sending means?

Explore the following videos.

Access this video to learn more about sending an object.


Explore this video to learn more about sending an object.


Check out this video to learn more about sending an object.


What are ways that we can send an object to someone?

How do we send an object safely?

Press ‘Sending’ to reveal the meaning of this word.

Sending means throwing, kicking, striking, and volleying an object away from you.

Action

Warm up

Safety

Before you begin:

Warm Up

Warm up

Now it’s time for a warm up!

Explore the following warm up activities. Choose 3 of the activities to perform on your own!

A student bending over and touching their toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting with your arms hanging loose.
  2. Slowly move one arm and reach for your opposite foot.
  3. Count to 5 and carefully move your body back up.
  4. Repeat this step with your other hand.

A student with their arms out. They are moving their arms in circles.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Stretch your arms out to the side.
  3. Make circles moving your arms forward. Count to 5, then stop.
  4. Make circles moving your arms backwards. Count to 5, then stop.
  5. Repeat this stretch one more time.

A student moving their neck back and forth
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Keep your head straight.
  3. Gently move your head to one side, then slowly roll it to the other side.
  4. Bring your head back to the starting position and repeat the stretch.
  5. Repeat this stretch 5 times.

A student using one arm to stretch their other arm.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Bring one arm across your body.
  3. Use your other arm and hold your elbow, slowly pulling it to your chest.
  4. Hold and count to 10.
  5. Repeat on the other side.

A student with their arms in the air
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly raise your arms up high.
  3. Count to 10 then bring your arms down.
  4. Repeat this stretch one more time.

Sending means kicking, throwing, striking, or volleying an object away from you.

When we send an object:

  • make sure that we focus on that object
A child holding a frisbee with both hands.
  • get our body ready to send the object
A child is getting ready to throw a frisbee. Their back and arm are bent before the frisbee is sent.

Try it!

Try it!

Let’s practise sending objects.

There are different ways to send objects.

Let’s explore some!

Press ‘Objects’ for examples of items that you can use.

  • soft ball
  • bean bag
  • recycled paper ball
  • rolled up sock

Important Safety Tip: use objects that you are comfortable sending and are not heavy.

Safety reminder

Always be sure to do your safety checks!

Press the following tabs to explore different ways of sending objects.

A child is sending a ball to a wall.

Important Safety Tips:

  • Be aware of your space.
  • Be gentle.
  • Be careful of other people.

Instructions:

  1. Pick your object.
  2. You can sit or stand.
  3. Position your body facing the wall at a comfortable and safe distance.
  4. Take your object and gently move your arms towards the wall, slowly releasing your object.
  5. Your object should fall to the ground.

Repeat this 5 times.

Remember you can take breaks.

A child is kicking the ball using their feet.

Instructions:

  1. Pick your object.
  2. You can sit or stand.
  3. Position your body facing the wall at a comfortable and safe distance.
  4. Gently send your object to the wall using your feet.
  5. Repeat this 5 times.

Remember you can take breaks.

A child is sitting on the floor and rolling a ball.

Instructions:

  1. Pick your object.
  2. You can stand facing a wall or sit at a table or on the floor.
  3. Gently roll your object forward moving it away from you.
  4. Repeat this 5 times.

Remember you can take breaks.

Two children are playing and throwing the ball to one another.

If possible, work with a partner.

Instructions:

  1. Pick your object.
  2. You can sit or stand.
  3. Position your body facing your partner at a comfortable and safe distance.
  4. Take your object and gently move your arms towards your partner, slowly releasing your object.
  5. You should aim for your partner to receive the object from you.

Remember you can take breaks.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

How did my body feel when I sent an object?

How did I feel about the way I sent the object?

Cool Down

Cool down

Let’s cool down!

Explore the following options. Complete three of these activities for your cool down.

Press the following tabs to learn more about the cool down activities.

A student shaking a body part.
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Gently shake one arm, the other arm, then both
  3. Shake one leg, the other leg, then both
  4. Gently shake your head, hips, and whole body

A student with their arms extended. They are making circles with their arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. March on the spot and raise your arms out to your shoulders
  3. Slowly make circles going one way. Do this 5 times
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way. Do this 5 times

A student with their arms up, making circles with their arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Marching on the spot and raise your arms in the air
  3. Slowly make circles going one way. Do this 5 times
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way. Do this 5 times
  5. Try and make different shapes

A student with their arms in front of them. They are shaking their arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Pretend to be a tree in a windstorm, your arms are the branches
  3. The windstorm starts off strong, blowing hard
  4. The windstorm then begins to blow softer and calmer

A student with their arms raised.
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Reach up using your arms and touch the sky. Count to 5
  3. Slowly reach down and touch your toes. Count to 5
  4. Repeat this one more time

A student bending over to touch their toes
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Slowly move your body forward
  3. Reach and touch your toes. Count to 5, then move your body back up
  4. Try to touch your toes one foot at a time

A student pretending to climb a ladder
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Pretend to climb a tall ladder
  3. Slowly move your arms and legs up and down as if you were climbing a ladder to the sky

A student taking deep breaths and giving themselves a hug.
  1. Start by standing or sitting
  2. Slowly take a deep breath and breathe through your nose
  3. Breathe out through your mouth
  4. Repeat this 3 times
  5. Take your arms and wrap them around your shoulders and give yourself a big hug

Consolidation

Let’s review

Match the following ways of sending with the images.

What did you do to make it easier to send your object?

Reflect on one way you used today that worked, and one that you would like to practise more.

Complete the Reflecting on My Ways of Sending Objects in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can draw pictures, write words, or share your ideas using an audio or video recording.

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Reflecting on My Ways of Sending Objects.

Activity (Open PDF in a new window)

Reflecting on My Ways of Sending Objects

One strategy that worked One strategy I will continue to work on

Kid coach

Pretend you are a coach. You are going to teach others how to send an object.

If possible, work with a partner.

  • Choose an object you want to send.
  • Choose what body part you want to demonstrate with.

You can record yourself or use another method of your choice.

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.