Unit Plan 23 (Grade K PE): Try Again Skills

Focus: Help students learn how to accept feedback and try again to improve movement skills through fun stations that make practice feel positive, safe, and encouraging.

Grade Level: K

Subject Area: Physical Education (Growth Mindset • Skill Improvement • Feedback & Retry)

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 that getting better at a skill often takes more than one try. In PE, this means students hear a simple coaching tip, practice the skill again, and notice how effort and feedback can help them improve. This unit uses balance warm-ups to help students focus and control their bodies before moving into playful skill stations with teacher feedback. The goal is to help students understand that mistakes are part of learning, trying again is important, and feedback can help them grow stronger and more confident in movement.

Essential Questions

• What can I do when a skill feels tricky?
• How can feedback help me get better?
• What does it mean to try again in PE?
• How can I keep a positive attitude when I practice?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Accept simple teacher feedback during skill practice.
2. Retry a movement skill after coaching or encouragement.
3. Show positive effort and willingness to keep practicing.
4. Participate actively in skill stations designed for practice and improvement.

Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (SHAPE America-based custom)

• PE:S4.Kc Accept feedback and try again to improve skills.
  • Example: Students adjust their throw after teacher coaching and attempt again.

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can listen to a teacher tip.
• I can try the skill again.
• I can keep a positive attitude when I practice.
• I can get better by listening and trying again.