Unit Plan 18 (Grade K PE): Ball Skills Day
Kindergarten students build rolling, tossing, catching, and kicking skills through fun PE ball stations that promote confidence, safe practice, repetition, and joyful movement.
Focus: Help students reinforce key object-control skills through fun ball-skill stations that build confidence, repetition, and enjoyment in movement.
Grade Level: K
Subject Area: Physical Education (Object Control • Skill Practice • Enjoyment of Movement)
Total Unit Duration: 2 core sessions + 2 optional sessions (1–2 weeks), 20–30 minutes per session
I. Introduction
Students continue building Kindergarten PE success by revisiting important ball skills in playful, game-like stations. At this stage, students benefit from many short chances to practice rolling, underhand tossing, catching, and kicking in simple setups that feel exciting and manageable. This unit uses toss and roll practice as a warm-up and then moves into a ball skills day with stations that let students try different object-control tasks in one lesson. The goal is to help students strengthen their beginning ball skills while showing enthusiasm, effort, and joy during active practice.
Essential Questions
- How can I use different ball skills in PE?
- What helps me get better at rolling, tossing, catching, and kicking?
- How can practice feel fun and active?
- How can I show joy and effort while learning ball skills?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic object-control skills such as rolling, underhand tossing, catching, and kicking during structured station practice.
- Move safely between stations while using balls and equipment responsibly.
- Practice different ball skills with growing control and confidence.
- Show enjoyment and enthusiasm during ball-skill activities and games.
Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (SHAPE America-based custom)
- PE:S1.Kc Demonstrate basic object-control skills (roll, underhand toss, catch, kick) in structured practice.
- Example: Students roll a ball to knock down a foam pin.
- PE:S5.Ka Show enjoyment and enthusiasm during physical activities.
- Example: Students participate with smiles and positive energy in movement games.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can practice different ball skills.
- I can roll, toss, catch, and kick with control.
- I can use equipment safely at each station.
- I can show joy and energy during PE.