Grade 2 Kicking Lesson
Grade 2 Kicking Lesson
Grade 2 Kicking Lesson
30 minutes
Curriculum expectations: A1.1, B1.4, B2.2
Topics: Movement Competence, Active Living
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Grade 2 | Kicking and Throwing for Accuracy
Learning Goals
use the simple tactic of proximity to successfully send objects to a target using a kicking motion
actively participate in target activities.
Facility
Gymnasium
Safety Requirements
Refer to the Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines - Elementary Curricular Module, Movement
Activities for Primary Grades activity page.
Equipment List
Lesson 5 of 6
30 minutes
Curriculum expectations: A1.1, B1.4, B2.2
Topics: Movement Competence, Active Living
Kickball-Shoes
Grade 2 | Kicking and Throwing for Accuracy
Warm-Up
Students will gradually increase their heart rate by participating in the following activity.
Kick It
Lesson 5 of 6
30 minutes
Curriculum expectations: A1.1, B1.4, B2.2
Topics: Movement Competence, Active Living
Kickball-Shoes
Grade 2 | Kicking and Throwing for Accuracy
Minds On
Share and clarify the lesson Learning Goals with the students.
Using the Think Pair Share Strategy (see Appendix), students identify Success Criteria for Kicking
Objects to a Target and share with the class through group discussion based on their experience with
the Warm-Up.
Execution
Follow-through
Target Strategies
Kick It
Lesson 5 of 6
30 minutes
Curriculum expectations: A1.1, B1.4, B2.2
Topics: Movement Competence, Active Living
Kickball-Shoes
Grade 2 | Kicking and Throwing for Accuracy
A&E - Minds On
Teacher observation of students demonstrated knowledge relating to skills and strategies used to kick
objects to target
Action
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Divide students into pairs. Two teams (i.e., four students in all) will play against each other.
Set up two pylons 10 15 paces apart.
One team member from each team stands near each pylon.
Each pylon will have team members with two soft skin balls each. Team members take turns kicking their
soft skin balls and attempt to score points by hitting the pylon.
One point is given for each ball that is closer to the pylon than any of the opponents. Three points are
given for a ball that hits the pylon. Play to 15 points.
The receiving players pick up the balls after the scores have been tabulated and then it is their turn to kick.
Throughout the game, teacher reviews the three phases for kicking for control. To accommodate all
learners, encourage students to explore where they stand in relation to the target (i.e., closer or
farther away), attempting to improve their success by varying their distance to the targets.
A&E - Action
Lesson 5 of 6
30 minutes
Curriculum expectations: A1.1, B1.4, B2.2
Topics: Movement Competence, Active Living
Kickball-Shoes
Grade 2 | Kicking and Throwing for Accuracy
Cool-Down
Students gradually decrease their heart rate to a resting rate by participating in the activities below.
Students should also stretch the body parts that have been active throughout the lesson.
Have students kick the ball back and forth with their partner as they walk around the activity area.
Sky Stretch
While standing on tip toes, stretch arms over head, reaching up as high as possible. Hold and repeat.
Consolidation
Students respond to the following prompts in a large group discussion. Teacher prompt: What
happened to your accuracy when you attempted to kick the ball at a pylon that was far away?
Student response: The farther away, the more difficult it was to hit the target; You have to kick
harder. Teacher prompt: What happened to your accuracy when you attempted to kick the ball at a
pylon that was closer? Student response: It made it easier to hit the target; You dont have to kick
as hard.
A&E - Consolidation
Teacher observation of student response relating to strategies used while kicking a ball
Next Steps
Students will further develop their knowledge of sending objects to a target, experimenting with
proximity, force and aim.
Lesson 5 of 6
30 minutes
Curriculum expectations: A1.1, B1.4, B2.2
Topics: Movement Competence, Active Living
Kickball-Shoes
Grade 2 | Kicking and Throwing for Accuracy
Notes to Teacher
Ensure each game is spread out to minimize interference from other games.
Set boundaries for activities a safe distance from walls.
Remind students that prior to sending to a target, students are to check that there is no one between
them and the target.