![]() Players use the scoop to measure the distance. One point is awarded for a ball that stops less than a scoop length away from the hoop. If the ball stops inside the hoop, the player is awarded two points. I encourage students to use the underhand throwing motion. Each player takes turns tossing a yarn ball into the opposing hoop. ![]() Opposing players stand behind their hoop. Place two hula hoops at least ten feet apart. Scoop Shoes is based on the backyard game horseshoes. I hope you too are able to look beyond the basketballs and hula hoops in your equipment room, pull the scoops off of your shelves, and give them a chance to play! ![]() Here are a few of the games we’ve enjoyed the last couple of weeks. Inspired by this post, I decided to brainstorm, tweak, and implement some group activities using this underutilized manipulative. Many of the teachers commented that they too were searching for scoop lessons, while others shared creative ideas and challenges. Recently, I was scrolling through social media and stumbled across a post requesting ideas for scoops. Soon after, I place them back on the shelf with a little guilt, (think Toy Story) and move on to the next unit. Occasionally, I will take them out, blow the dust off of them, and practice some basic throwing and catching challenges. They sit in our equipment closet year after year waiting patiently for their turn, their shot at a lesson plan titled: SCOOP SKILLS! Yet, there they remain with very limited use.
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