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Name of Activity: Santa's Sack
Purpose of Activity: To practice throwing and catching with a partner or self toss-catch.
Prerequisites: Students should understand safe spaces and have some knowledge of throwing and catching skills.
Suggested Grade Level: K-2
Materials Needed: four large red sacks, bean bags, foam balls of all types, foam shapes and rings, yarn balls, small stuffed animals, wiffle balls, sponges, CD player, seasonal music
Description of Idea Set up: Place the four sacks containing the items to toss in each corner of the gym. Divide the students into four groups, with each group starting at one of the sacks. Set up the CD player with seasonal music playing. Directions: Explain to students that Santa's sacks are full of "toys" to toss and catch. They will go to the assigned sack, pull out a "toy" and start by self-tossing and catching. Tell them to find a safe space in which to practice tossing and catching. After a few minutes, have them partner up with someone in the same group and toss to each other, taking turns with each "toy." The teacher will signal to move to the next sack by pausing the music and saying "Ho, ho, ho!" Students return their "toys" to Santa's sack and move to the next. Repeat until the students have moved all the way around to each of the four sacks.
Assessment Ideas: "Santa" will walk around the play area with a checklist to observe and record the level of skill in the underhand toss and the catch. Give the students feedback, both corrective and positive.
Adaptations for Students with Disabilities: "Santa" may deliver "toys" as necessary. Some students may need a catching partner instead of self-tossing.
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