This 40-minute volleyball and volleying lesson for 2nd-grade students focuses on developing fundamental striking and volleying skills, improving reaction time, power, and balance, and fostering cooperation and respectful interactions among classmates. The lesson incorporates multiple activities designed to help students practice underhand passing (bumping) and striking in a variety of engaging ways.
Throughout the lesson, students receive feedback and are encouraged to reflect on their performance using self-assessment questions at the end. The lesson is designed to be inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, using clear cues, modifications for different skill levels, and an emphasis on positive social interactions.
This adapted physical education lesson plan is designed for Maeve, a 3-year-old child, on her third birthday, with a focus on body awareness, socialization, and light physical activity due to her recovery from surgery. The lesson is structured into both gym activities and a swimming session, incorporating exploratory learning, play-based movement, and social interaction.
Maeve’s progress is assessed through informal observation, tracking her success in socializing, movement skills, and comfort in the water. The session ends with a birthday celebration, a small gift, and a class sing-along to make her day special. This lesson effectively blends physical, cognitive, and affective development while ensuring a fun, supportive, and inclusive experience for Maeve on her birthday.
Lesson plan for Arlington High School: During my field placement at Arlington High School, I taught a wiffle ball lesson focused on striking with proper batting form. I provided clear demonstrations and verbal cues, emphasizing stance, grip, rotation, and follow-through while ensuring students maintained safety and teamwork during drills and gameplay.