Minor Games - Team and Manipulative

Grade 3 · Physical Education

Semester 2 | Period 6 | Week 35

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 2

Period: 6

Week: 35

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 35
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 35, Period 6
Topic: Minor Games – Team and Manipulative
Sub-topic: Football End Ball and Throwing/Catching/Kicking Games

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate minor games
Apply manipulative and team skills in games
Reflect on teamwork, coordination, and strategy

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Individual and partner games, basic manipulative skills

Instructional Materials
Football, cones, balls, flags, markers

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Warm-up with jogging, stretching, and passing drills

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher Input (Expanded & Detailed):

  1. Introduction & Explanation of Games:
  • Football End Ball:
    • Objective: Move the ball to the opponent’s end zone using passing, dribbling, or kicking.
    • Rules: Teams work together to advance the ball without violating boundaries.
    • Safety: No pushing, tripping, or rough contact.
  • Manipulative Games:
    • Focus on throwing, catching, and kicking for accuracy and control.
    • Can include passing drills, target throwing, or small-sided games with balls.
  1. Demonstration of Skills:
  • Throwing & Catching: Teacher demonstrates proper stance, arm motion, and catching technique.
  • Kicking: Teacher demonstrates controlled kicking with the inside of the foot or instep for accuracy.
  • Team Strategy & Coordination: Explain how players must communicate, position themselves, and plan passes to succeed.
  1. Safety Emphasis:
  • Ensure safe spacing between players.
  • Avoid rough contact.
  • Encourage warm-up exercises before playing to prevent injuries.
  1. Practice Setup:
  • Organize learners into small teams for drills and mini-games.
  • Rotate stations to practice manipulative skills individually, in pairs, and in team settings.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Skill Drills:
    • Practice throwing, catching, and kicking with a partner.
    • Target games: throw or kick ball at cones or marked targets.
  • Team Game Play:
    • Play Football End Ball in small teams, applying passing, dribbling, and scoring techniques.
    • Use strategies discussed to advance the ball and score safely.
  • Reflection:
    • Discuss how teamwork, communication, and coordination helped achieve goals.
    • Identify which manipulative skills were most challenging or improved.

 

Assessment Checks (Expanded):

  • Observation: Teacher monitors proper technique in throwing, catching, kicking, and movement.
  • Teamwork Check: Assess ability to cooperate, communicate, and apply strategies.
  • Rule Adherence: Ensure learners follow boundaries and game rules safely.
  • Oral Questions:
    • “Which manipulative skill helped your team score points?”
    • “How did communication help your team during the game?”

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Reinforce importance of safety, communication, and teamwork during games.
  • Correct improper techniques immediately to prevent injury and reinforce skill development.
  • Encourage learners to reflect on their personal improvement and understand how manipulative skills apply to other activities.
  • Highlight integration of previously learned locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a structured, fun, and engaging way.
  • Use mini drills and rotations to ensure active participation and skill mastery.

 

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Recap rules, teamwork strategies, and manipulative skills

Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Name one manipulative skill and one teamwork strategy
Teacher feedback provided orally

Assignment (Expanded):
Practice one manipulative skill at home or during playtime

Follow-up Activity:
Organize a small team competition combining multiple skills

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use adapted equipment for learners with limited motor ability
Pair learners for peer support

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low