Unit Plan 13 (PreK PE): Target Rolling

Focus: Help children build accuracy with rolling through playful target games that strengthen gentle force, direction, and basic object control.

Grade Level: PreK

Subject Area: Physical Education (Object Control • Rolling Accuracy • Target Play)

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

I. Introduction

PreK students continue building object-control confidence by learning that rolling can be used not only to send a ball to a partner, but also to aim at a target. At this age, children benefit from simple target games that use large objects, short distances, and repeated chances to try again. This unit uses rolling balls around cones as the warm-up and then moves into a fun target game where children roll balls to knock down foam pins. The goal is to help children explore rolling with more direction and accuracy while feeling successful, active, and safe with equipment.

Essential Questions

• How can I roll a ball to a target?
• How can I make the ball go where I want it to go?
• How can I use gentle hands when I roll?
• How can I stay safe while using balls in PE?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Explore basic object-control skills with emphasis on rolling toward a target.
2. Practice using gentle force and growing direction control while rolling.
3. Aim a ball toward foam pins or other large targets.
4. Participate actively in rolling games with safe hands and positive effort.

Standards Alignment — PreK (SHAPE America-based custom)

• PE:S1.PKc Explore basic object-control skills such as rolling, tossing, catching, and kicking.
  • Example: Children roll a ball to a partner or kick a stationary ball.

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can roll a ball.
• I can roll toward a target.
• I can use gentle hands.
• I can try again if I miss.