
4th Grade
Dodgeball
Elementary students love dodgeball! So, use these lesson plans for elementary school to engage your kids whilst developing their skills of running, jumping, throwing, and catching. By playing these activities, the children will naturally expand their range of balance, agility, and coordination.
Lesson Plans
lesson 2 – game reaction
lesson 3 – ball control
lesson 4 – aiming
lesson 5 – simple games
lesson 6 – final lesson
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What do our 4th Grade Dodgeball lesson plans cover?
In Grade 4 Dodgeball, students should learn to perform and combine skills, at speed, with confidence and control. Children should choose and apply skills that meet the needs of the situation such as quick reactions, catching at different heights, and throwing with varied pace of the ball.
Our 4th Grade Dodgeball lessons give children an opportunity to play competitively, using tactics and choosing appropriate skills to try win games. Through cooperative games children develop fair play, rule following and working together as a team.
Why are Dodgeball lessons important for elementary-age children?
Dodgeball lessons provide crucial opportunities for students to use running, jumping, throwing, and catching in game situations, and continue to develop balance, strength, agility, and control. They also give children a chance to participate in competitive games, using basic skills and knowledge to make it difficult for the opposition.
Elementary School Dodgeball is also perfect for promoting values such as fair play and for helping children develop resilience, control, and whole-body fitness.
Why choose PE Planning for your 4th Grade Dodgeball lesson plans?
All PE Planning's downloadable lesson plans are created by PE Specialists. They include all the resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work. Each lesson plan includes full guidance, with illustrations, and you can choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan.
Our 4th Grade Dodgeball lesson plans can be used with any curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging, and rewarding Dodgeball lessons to your 4th Grade students. Best of all, our Dodgeball plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!

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