Lesson 1: Play Fair and Include Everyone
Monday, December 14, 2026
1Stretching & Mobility5 min›
March and Shoulder Roll
30 seconds, then 8 rolls- Stand or sit tall with space around you.
- March or move arms gently for 30 seconds.
- Roll shoulders backward slowly; breathe normally.
Muscles/joints: Hip flexors, shoulders, ankles
Coaching cue: Easy rhythm and relaxed shoulders.
Modification: Seated marching or arm movements.
Supported Heel Raises
8 slow repetitions- Use a stable wall or chair if needed.
- Lift heels gently on level ground.
- Lower slowly, keeping knees comfortable.
Muscles/joints: Calves and ankle joints
Coaching cue: Control the rise and lower; do not bounce.
Modification: Seated heel lifts or comfortable ankle movement.
Side Steps and Gentle Hip Bend
6 steps each way, 5 shallow bends- Side-step slowly without crossing feet.
- Pause with feet comfortably apart.
- Bend hips and knees a little, then stand tall.
Muscles/joints: Glutes, quadriceps, hip joints
Coaching cue: Small comfortable range; knees follow toes.
Modification: Seated side reaches or supported shallow bends.
2WARM-UP RUN / JOG — 2–3 MINUTESRequired›
Mark a safe route
- Mark a loop with 4–6 cones around the field or blacktop (about 100–150 yards).
- Keep the route away from fences, poles, parked cars, and uneven ground.
- Stand where you can see the entire loop.
Starting & stopping
- Gather students at the start cone. Say: 'When I blow the whistle, jog at a talking pace.'
- One whistle = start; two whistles = slow to a walk and come back to the start cone.
- Use the countdown timer below so everyone finishes together.
Pacing
Students should jog at a 'talking pace' — they could still chat with a friend. This is not a race and never a punishment.
Safety
- Pass on the outside, call 'On your left.'
- Shoes tied before starting.
- Walk if you feel dizzy, have chest pain, or can't catch your breath — tell the teacher.
Alternatives
Students may brisk-walk, power-march, or do seated arm-pumping. Wheelchair users can roll the loop or do arm circuits.
Hydration
Water break immediately after the run. Remind students to drink before and after PE.
3Review & Mini-Lesson10 min›
Review questions
- Name one safe soccer rule.
- How did a pass help a teammate participate?
Vocabulary
- Sportsmanship
- Playing with fairness, respect, and care for others.
- Inclusion
- Making sure everyone has a real way to participate.
- Compromise
- Finding a fair shared choice when people want different things.
What the Teacher Should Say
Good teammates help everyone belong. Take turns, say a friend’s name, and use words such as “nice try” or “let us try together.” If you disagree, stop, listen, and ask the teacher to help. A missed catch is not a reason to blame someone. We can make a target wider or use a softer ball so more friends can join. Our goal today is a team task, not beating another team.
Step-by-step demonstration
- Model taking turns and offering specific encouragement after a missed catch.
- Show stop-listen-agree with teacher help for a disagreement.
- Widen a target and change a toss to a roll to include different abilities.
Real-world examples
- Sharing turns lets more classmates contribute.
- Changing distance or equipment can make the same game more accessible.
Questions to ask students
- What does a fair turn look like?
- How can you help after a mistake?
- What change helped everyone take part?
Visual resource
Extension
Draw or explain one cue from “Play Fair and Include Everyone” and show it safely without equipment.
4Group Activity: Everyone-In Team Challenge15–20 min›
Purpose: Show turn-taking, encouraging words, and a fair response when a game does not go their way.
Equipment
- Soft balls
- Cones
- Team role cards
Players
Whole class in pairs or small groups of 3–4
Space & setup
Groups of four have a soft ball, a wide cone gate, and four spaced sending positions. Keep lanes separate.
Rules
- Each person sends and receives before repeating a role.
- Use respectful names and encouragement; nobody is eliminated.
- Pause disagreements and agree on a fair teacher-approved restart.
Step-by-step
- Teacher demonstrates the task and checks readiness, clear space, and accessible options.
- Send a soft ball by rolling through the gate to a teammate.
- Rotate so everyone sends and receives.
- Try one teacher-supported change that makes the task easier.
- Practice a friendly response to a missed roll and repeat together.
- Pause for water and one coaching cue; repeat a short round if comfortable.
- Teacher checks each student individually using the assessment cue before cooldown.
Teacher demonstration
Model taking turns and offering specific encouragement after a missed catch. Show stop-listen-agree with teacher help for a disagreement. Widen a target and change a toss to a roll to include different abilities.
Safety
- Use level, nonslip ground and clear boundaries; follow each student’s health plan.
- Choose comfortable effort, allow water and rest, and report pain, dizziness, or unusual breathing difficulty immediately.
- No elevated balance tasks, blindfolds, pushing, or lifting classmates.
Modifications
Shorter distances, seated rolls, larger balls, visual ready cues, paired support, or extra processing time.
Advanced challenge
Explain one cue to a partner, then repeat with improved control; do not add speed.
Assessment
Observe turn-taking, specific encouragement, a fair disagreement response, and one inclusive adaptation.
5Supervised Free Play & Cooldown20–30 min›
Activity choices
Expectations
- Stay inside the coned boundary.
- Take turns and share equipment.
- Include anyone who wants to join.
- Teacher circulates and keeps eyes on all groups.
- Water available throughout.
Cooldown
- Walk or roll slowly for 2 minutes until breathing feels comfortable.
- Gentle supported calf stretch: 15–20 seconds per side; no bouncing.
- Gentle cross-body shoulder stretch: 15 seconds each arm.
- Take three relaxed breaths and drink water.