love these easy-to-implement lesson plans introducing overhand throwing mechanics, movement vocabulary, and ways to improve eye/hand accuracy. Administrators and parents alike will appreciate the integration of literature into PE classes. Most importantly, students will enjoy this whimsical story about two families making the most of a miserable chore by turning it into a fun-filled throwing game. How it works: Step 1- Teacher reads a short fictional chapter to his/her students. Step 2- Teacher introduces the skill and the activity. Step 3- Children use their imagination to act out the game and practice the skills described in the story. What’s included: • A fictional story. • Three comprehensive and easy-to-implement lesson plans: 1. Overhand Throwing 2. Throwing Accuracy 3. Catching • Rubric for overhand throwing. What are the results: Intrinsically motivated children enthusiastically engaged in a highly physical activity refining their overhand throwing skills while becoming increasingly more accurate. Grades K-3

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