Title: Rebound Game Fun: Developing Hand-Eye Coordination and Teamwork Skills

Grade Level: 1st Grade

Objective: 1. To develop hand-eye coordination skills through the game of rebound. 2. To promote teamwork and cooperation among students. 3. To enhance gross motor skills and physical activity.

Materials: 1. Soft foam balls or beanbags 2. Cones or markers to create boundaries 3. Whistle or bell for signaling game start and end 4. Whiteboard or chart paper with markers 5. Music player (optional)

Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): 1. Begin with a brief warm-up activity to get students moving and ready for the game. 2. Play some upbeat music and encourage students to dance or perform simple exercises like jumping jacks, toe touches, or arm circles.

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of the rebound game. 2. Explain that the game involves throwing or bouncing a ball against a wall or surface and catching it. 3. Emphasize the importance of hand-eye coordination and working together as a team.

Instructions (10 minutes): 1. Set up the playing area by placing cones or markers to create boundaries. 2. Divide the class into two teams and assign each team a different color or name. 3. Explain the rules of the game: a. Each team will take turns throwing or bouncing the ball against the wall. b. The opposing team must catch the ball after it rebounds and before it touches the ground. c. If a team fails to catch the ball, the other team earns a point. d. After each round, teams switch roles. e. The team with the most points at the end wins. 4. Demonstrate proper throwing and catching techniques, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Game Time (15 minutes): 1. Start the game by blowing the whistle or ringing the bell. 2. Encourage students to communicate and strategize within their teams. 3. Monitor the game, providing guidance and support as needed. 4. Encourage fair play, positive sportsmanship, and cheering for both teams.

Cool-down Activity (5 minutes): 1. After the game, gather students in a circle to cool down and reflect on their experience. 2. Ask students to share their favorite moments or challenges during the game. 3. Discuss the importance of teamwork and how it helped them succeed. 4. Lead a brief stretching activity to relax their muscles.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the development of hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills. 2. Congratulate students on their participation and effort. 3. Encourage them to practice rebounding at home or during recess to further improve their skills.

Note: Adjust the duration of each activity based on the attention span and energy level of the students.