Lesson Plan
Teamwork Touchdown Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will collaborate in a team-based sports challenge by communicating roles, sharing strategies, and supporting peers; by the end, each team will complete a mini obstacle course together.
Collaboration skills in sports build social-emotional learning and self-regulation, boost confidence for students with ADHD, and foster peer support on and off the field.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Explain Team Challenge
2 minutes
Step 3
Team Obstacle Course Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Worksheet
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Teamwork Touchdown Session 1
Key Collaboration Words
Team Challenge Overview
Reflection Time
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Teamwork Touchdown Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will build on their collaboration skills by completing a cooperative relay challenge, practicing clear communication, supporting teammates, and identifying strategies that helped their team succeed.
Deepening teamwork through cooperative physical games fosters social-emotional growth, communication, and self-regulation—key for 4th graders and especially supportive for students with ADHD.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Explain Cooperative Relay Challenge
2 minutes
Step 3
Cooperative Relay Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Discussion & Strategy Worksheet
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome Back & Reflection
Cooperative Relay Challenge Overview
Stretch & Reset
Discussion & Strategy
Script
Worksheet
