Unit Plan 35 (Grade 1 PE): Skills Review Festival

Focus: Help students apply key locomotor and object-control skills from throughout the year in fun, game-like festival stations that encourage movement, confidence, and joy.

Grade Level: 1

Subject Area: Physical Education (Locomotor Skills • Object Control • Movement Sequences • Enjoyment of Movement)

Total Unit Duration: 2 core sessions + 2 optional sessions (1–2 weeks), 20–30 minutes per session

I. Introduction

Students finish the year by revisiting important PE skills in a playful festival format. In Grade 1, students benefit from applying what they have learned in short, familiar games that feel exciting, active, and success-friendly. This unit uses a quick locomotor and object-control review and then moves into Skill Festival Stations such as kicking goals, bowling, fitness, parachute, and tossing. The goal is to help students use their skills in fun settings, connect movement and game play, and leave PE feeling confident, active, and proud of what they can do.

Essential Questions

• How can I use many PE skills in different games?
• What skills have I learned and practiced this year?
• How can I move with confidence and control in different stations?
• How can PE games be both fun and skill-building?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Perform basic locomotor skills such as running, hopping, galloping, sliding, leaping, and jumping during festival activities.
2. Demonstrate basic object-control skills such as kicking, rolling, tossing, catching, and striking with developing accuracy.
3. Combine locomotor and object-control skills in simple movement sequences and game forms.
4. Participate actively and enthusiastically in festival-style PE stations.

Standards Alignment — 1st Grade (SHAPE America-based custom)

• PE:S1.1a Perform basic locomotor skills (run, hop, gallop, slide, leap, and jump) with improved control and coordination.
  • Example: Students travel across the gym using different locomotor movements in response to teacher cues.
• PE:S1.1c Demonstrate basic object-control skills such as rolling, throwing, catching, kicking, and striking with developing accuracy.
  • Example: Students throw a ball toward a target or catch a ball tossed by a partner.
• PE:S1.1d Combine locomotor and object-control skills in simple movement sequences or games.
  • Example: Students run to retrieve a ball, throw it toward a target, and return to a starting spot.
• PE:S5.1a Show enjoyment and enthusiasm when participating in physical activities.
  • Example: Students actively participate and express excitement during movement games.

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can use many PE skills in different stations.
• I can kick, roll, toss, catch, and move with control.
• I can do simple game actions in order.
• I can show joy and effort during festival games.