How to Play Foursquare?

One of the games we practice at the beginning of the year in P.E. is Foursquare. Practicing hitting the ball underhand, moving towards the ball, and bouncing & catching a ball are a few of the skills we practice with lower elementary classes (1st-3rd grade). Working on rules, sportsmanship, and problem-solving are a few of the skills we discuss with our older students, upper elementary age (3rd-6th grade). Adding variations to the game, and allowing students to be creative is a great add-on as students master the skills of the game.

I found that hanging a poster on the wall helps students self-monitor the game. Arguments are shorter and so is the need for teacher's interference.

This is the reason I created this poster.

As Montessori teachers, we want to encourage students to solve their own disagreements. We want to see them practice leadership, cooperation, and sportsmanship. As Montessori said: "The greatest sign of success for a teacher...is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."

You can download my poster on my TeacherPayTeacher store, or on my Etsy shop MerryMovement