Unit Plan 15 (Grade K PE): Partner Passing
Kindergarten students build teamwork and kindness through partner passing games that teach sharing, turn-taking, gentle ball control, and respectful cooperation in PE.
Focus: Help students build cooperative skill practice by learning how to pass a ball with a partner, take turns, and use kind, respectful behavior during shared activities.
Grade Level: K
Subject Area: Physical Education (Cooperation & Kindness • Partner Skills • Object Control Practice)
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 learning how to work with a partner in a calm, respectful, and active way. At this stage, partner activities help students practice taking turns, sharing equipment, listening, and encouraging one another while also using simple ball skills. This unit uses mirror movements with a partner as a warm-up and then moves into fun partner passing games with playground balls. The goal is to help students understand that good partner work means using kind words, waiting fairly, staying in shared space, and helping each other be successful.
Essential Questions
- How can I work well with a partner in PE?
- What does it look like to take turns and share?
- How can I use kind words during partner games?
- How can my partner and I help each other succeed?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate cooperation and kindness during partner ball activities.
- Take turns fairly and share equipment during structured games.
- Practice simple partner passing with growing control and attention.
- Participate actively while using respectful words and actions with a classmate.
Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (SHAPE America-based custom)
- PE:S4.Kb Demonstrate cooperation and kindness during partner and group activities.
- Example: Students take turns and encourage classmates during stations.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can work kindly with my partner.
- I can take turns and share the ball.
- I can use kind words during partner games.
- I can help my partner and try my best.