Learning Outcome

This activity will give the students the opportunity to learn and practice the overhand throw at a target.

Equipment Required

Cut snowman targets from large sections of cardboard and decorate by having students draw and paint on the cutouts. Tape snowmen on the wall Plastic grocery bags (rolled into balls and taped) are used for snowballs. Use a restraining line, such as a jump rope, to keep students about 5’away from the target.

Description

This activity brings the fun of throwing snowballs inside where it is warm, and no one gets cold! Students throw the “snowballs” at the snowman to see if they can hit different parts of the target.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities

Move target closer to the students if they don’t have the strength to throw the balls to the target. Using plastic grocery bags, you can roll the balls into smaller sizes for students with smaller hands. The rolled bags also allow for better gripping.