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Can you think of other sports or activities where you are sending objects?

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

Sending means throwing, kicking, striking, or 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 three 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 five 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 five 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 five 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 ten.
  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 ten, then bring your arms down.
  4. Repeat this stretch one more time.

Let’s learn how to send!

There are different ways we can send objects.

You can try some of them out as you explore.

Always be sure to do your safety checks!

Press the following tabs to learn about different ways to send an object.

Let’s send objects using the underhand throw.

An underhand throw is when you move an object forward using a one-handed movement.

Instructions:

  1. You can sit or stand.
  2. Pick your object and target.
  3. Get a good hold of your object.
  4. Position your body towards the target, and focus.
  5. If standing, you can take a step forward with the opposite foot of your throwing arm.
  6. Move your throwing arm behind your back.
  7. Gently move your arm forward and release your object.
  8. Repeat this five times.

Remember you can take breaks.

Let’s send objects using the overhand throw.

An overhand throw is when you move an object forward using an overhand movement.

Instructions:

  1. You can sit or stand.
  2. Pick your object.
  3. Get a good hold of your object.
  4. Position your body towards the target, and focus.
  5. If standing, you can take a step forward with the opposite foot of your throwing arm.
  6. Move your throwing arm behind your head.
  7. Gently move your arm forward and release your object.
  8. Repeat this five times.

Let’s send objects by striking and using our feet to kick.

Striking is when you send force to an object with your foot.

The object can be still in one place or it can be moving.

Instructions:

  1. You can sit or stand.
  2. Pick your object.
  3. Place your object on the floor and get behind it.
  4. Position your body towards the target, and focus.
  5. If you are sitting, gently kick the ball with your feet, moving it forward.
  6. If you are standing, move your kicking leg back, then gently move it forward towards your object.
  7. You can use your arms to help balance.
  8. Repeat this five times.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

How does my body feel after all that movement?

How do I feel about sending objects in different ways?

Let’s play a game!

We are going to play a game!

Always be sure to do your safety checks!

Choose an object and a target in your space.

Press ‘Materials’ to explore examples of different objects and targets you can use.

Objects:

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

Targets:

  • basket
  • bucket
  • bin

Place your target down in your spot.

Now try and send your object to your target using:

  • one body part
  • a different body part
  • two body parts

How can we send objects safely?

Press ‘Tips’ for ideas on how you can send objects safely.

  • face forward
  • focus on the object
  • think before you lift
  • get comfortable in position
  • make sure you have a good hold of your object
  • know where your target is

Complete this five times. Try moving your target.

If possible, you can also take turns with a partner.

What are some strategies you used to be successful?

    

Strategies

Cool down

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 five times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way. Do this five 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 five times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way. Do this five 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 calm.

A student with their arms raised.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Reach up using your arms and touch the sky. Count to five.
  3. Slowly reach down and touch your toes. Count to five.
  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 five, 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, 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 three times.
  5. Take your arms and wrap them around your shoulders and give yourself a big hug.

Consolidation

Show what you know!

Select the correct answer, then press ‘Check Answer’ to see how you did.

Which option of sending did you like best?

Press ‘Options of Sending’ to review the different examples.

  • underhand throw
  • overhand throw
  • striking

What were some things that helped you send your object successfully to the target?

Perform one way of sending that you did best and share what helped you be successful.

If possible, work with a partner.

Complete the Sending Objects Successfully in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also record yourself or use another method of your choice.

Sending Objects Successfully

Press the ‘Activity’ button to begin using Sending Objects Successfully. 

Activity(Open PDF in a new window)

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.