Number of Participants: 20-25

Age of Participants: 5-12 years

Time Allotment: 30 minutes

Materials needed:

  • a rubber ball
  • empty water bottles
  • chalk

Objective: to get the kids involved, active and to have fun

Class Breakdown:

  • 5 minutes of introduction of activity, demonstration, and expectations
  • 20-30 minutes of activity
  • 5 minutes debrief

Instruction:

  1.   Prep game by drawing an “alley”: two lines on street with chalk, and by setting up water bottles in the triangular shape like they are bowling pins.
  2.   Have kids stand at the end of the “alley,” and roll the ball towards the pin.
  3.   Make adjustments if needed: for younger kids, shorten the length of the alley; for older kids, make it longer.
  4.   Play for fun or make it into a competition and keep score!

Review: Rules and expectations, positive attitude and encouragement, respect for others

Core values/Life skills: Caring, respect, athleticism