Athletics & Wellness
Grade 1
45 min
Ready, Aim, Toss!
Let's learn how to toss things like beanbags and soft balls! It's a super fun way to play games and helps our bodies get strong.
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What & Why
Tossing means throwing something gently and carefully. We learn to toss so we can play fun games like beanbag toss, ring toss, and catch with our friends safely!Good tossing helps us aim and get the object right where we want it to go.
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Example 1 — Tossing a Beanbag into a Hoop
Imagine a hula hoop is on the floor a few steps away. Let's toss a beanbag into it!Stand with your feet a little bit apart and face the hoop.Hold the beanbag in the hand you like to write with.Point your other arm at the hoop to help you aim.Swing your tossing arm back gently.Step forward with the foot on the opposite side of your tossing hand.Swing your arm forward and let the beanbag go!Did it land inside? Great job!
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Example 2 — Underhand Toss to a Friend
Playing catch is awesome! Let's learn to toss a soft ball to a friend so they can catch it easily.Make sure your friend is looking and ready to catch. You can say, "Ready?"Hold the soft ball in your hand with your palm facing up, like you're holding a bowl of soup.Swing your arm straight back, then straight forward, like a pendulum on a clock.As you swing forward, step with your opposite foot.Let the ball roll off your fingertips, sending it in a little arc to your friend.This is called an underhand toss. It's gentle and safe!
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Beginner
What should you always do with your eyes when you toss something?
A.Look at your target
B.Close them tightly
C.Look at your feet
D.Look up at the sky
Beginner
Leo is using his right hand to toss a beanbag. Which foot should he step forward with?
A.His right foot
B.His left foot
C.Both feet at the same time
D.He doesn't need to step
Beginner
An underhand toss is a...
A.Very hard and fast throw
B.Gentle and soft throw
C.Bouncy throw
D.Way to kick a ball
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