Minds On

Let’s explore

Explore the following images. What do the images show?

Brainstorm

Think …

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 receive objects?

Press ‘Receiving’ to reveal what this word means.

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

Action

Get ready to receive

In this learning activity, we are going to explore receiving objects.

Before we get started, let’s do a safety check and a warmup.

Safety

Before you begin:

Warm Up

Warm up

Now it’s time for a warmup!

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 in style!

Let’s learn how to receive.

There are different ways we can receive objects.

The following list displays some ways to receive. Press the tabs to explore.

You can try these strategies out for yourself but be sure to do your safety checks first!

You can receive objects using your 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.

Instructions

  • Focus on the object that is coming to you
  • Try and move your body to the direction of the object that is coming your way
  • Trap the object with your feet

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

Let’s pause and reflect.

Answer the following questions using a method of your choice.

  • How do you feel about receiving objects by trapping using your feet?
  • How do you feel about receiving objects using your hands?

Send and receive circuit

Let’s play a game!

Be sure to do your safety checks before you start the game!

For this game you will need:

  • 3 different objects to send and receive (examples: a ball, stuffed animal, rolled-up sock)

Here are the instructions for the game:

Instructions

  1. Mark your playing area with the three objects you picked.
A student setting down three objects.
  1. 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 student catching an object at their waist.
  1. Move to your next object. Slowly send and receive that object three times. Try sending the object to the height of your head and receiving it at the height of your knees.
A student catching an object at 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 student catching an object at their ankles.

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

Select any of the strategies you used. If you used a different strategy, record it using a method of your choice.

Cool Down

Cool down

Let’s cool down from all that receiving.

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

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

I can receive!

Let’s show what we know about receiving!

Explore the following images. Decide which of the activities involve receiving.

Does the sport below show receiving? Select 'Yes' or 'No.'

Let’s begin!

Reflect

Which option of receiving did you like best?

Try It

Practise

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.

Always be sure to do your safety checks before you start receiving!

If possible, work with a partner.

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

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.