Purpose: learn & practice overhand throw at a target.
Activity cues: depending upon the skill level & experience
of children, use appropriate throwing cues (see PEcentral throwing
cues)
Grade levels: PRE - K
Materials: Cut snow people targets from large sections of
cardboard & decorate by having students draw/paint on the cutouts.
Tape snow people on wall. Snowballs are plastic grocery bags rolled
up and taped. Markers to identify a 5' restraining line from targets.
Description: This activity brings the fun of throwing snowballs
inside where it is warm, and no one gets cold! Students throw the
snowballs at the snow people to see if they can hit different parts
of the target.
Adaptations: Move students closer to target. Provide a variety
of sized snowballs. Put target on floor for students who can drop
snowball from their side. Provide noise devices on targets for students
with visual impairments.
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