Minds On

Let’s explore

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Think about a time where you received an object.

What were you doing and how did you receive the object?

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

Press ‘Receiving’ to reveal what this word means.

Receiving means catching, trapping, and collecting an object that is coming our way.

Action

For your safety

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.

Receiving objects

There are different ways we can receive objects.

You can try them out as you explore.

Always be sure to do your safety checks!

Press the following tabs to explore different ways you can receive an object.

You can receive objects using your hands.

A person catching a ball with both hands.

Instructions

  1. Focus on the object that is coming to you.
  2. Try and move your body to the direction of the object that is coming your way.
  3. Use your hands as a target to receive the object and bring it close to your body.

You can receive objects by trapping with your feet.

A person stopping a ball with their feet.

Instructions

  1. Focus on the object that is coming to you.
  2. Try and move your body to the direction of the object that is coming your way.
  3. Trap the object with your foot.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

How do I feel about receiving objects by trapping and using my feet?

How do I feel about receiving objects using my hands?

Send and receive circuit

Let’s play a game!

Always be sure to do your safety checks!

For this game you will need:

  • three different objects to send and receive (e.g., a ball, stuffed animal, rolled up sock)

Instructions:

  1. Mark your playing area with the three objects you picked.
  2. Starting at the first object, you will slowly send and receive that object three times. Try sending it to the height of your head and receiving it at the height of your belly button.

A child is sending a ball to the height of their head and then receiving it at the height of their belly button.

  1. Move to your next object. Slowly send and receive that object three times. Try sending the object to the height of our head and receiving it at the height of your knees.

A child is sending a ball to the height of their head and then receiving it at the height of their knees.

  1. Change to your last object. Slowly send and receive that object three times. Try sending the object to the height of your head and catching it at the height of your ankle.

A child is sending a ball to the height of their head and then receiving it at the height of their ankle.

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

Did any of the following strategies help you to receive your 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.

ALT: 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. Slowly take a deep breath and breathe through your nose.
  2. Breathe out through your mouth.
  3. Repeat this 3 times.
  4. 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.

Press ‘Options of Receiving’ to review the two ways through which you can receive an object.

  • using your hands
  • trapping using your feet

Which option of receiving did you like best?

What were some things that helped you receive your object successfully?

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

If possible, work with a partner.

Complete the Receiving 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.

Receiving Objects Successfully

Receiving Objects Successfully

Press the ‘Activity’ button to begin using Receiving 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.