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Rainbow PEmoji Coated-Foam Balls
Each 7" dia emoji foam ball adds a fun twist to any game! Whether tossing or catching, learn about emotions while using fun and exciting coated-foam balls.
- Set 1 features nervous, happy, disgusted, sad, surprised, and angry emojis while
- Set 2 explores loved, silly, excited, sleepy, confident, and laughing emojis.
Durable, pick-proof coating protects premium foam that maintains its shape yet is soft to the touch. Choose from Set 1, Set 2, or a Complete Set that includes all 12 balls.
15 Fundamental Movement Skill Activities Using PEmoji Rainbow Coated-Foam Balls
The PEmoji Rainbow Coated-Foam Balls feature fun, expressive emoji faces on brightly colored foam balls with a soft, durable coating. These 7” diameter balls are lightweight, easy to grip, and safe for students of all ages, making them perfect for building confidence while practicing throwing, catching, rolling, bouncing, and striking. The playful emoji designs add an emotional connection and engagement factor that’s ideal for reinforcing social-emotional learning (SEL) alongside physical literacy.
Here are 15 imaginative and skill-based activity ideas using the PEmoji Rainbow Coated-Foam Balls. Each activity promotes one or more fundamental movement skills and is adaptable for small or large groups across elementary, middle, and high school PE classes.
1. Emoji Emotion Tag: Taggers hold PEmoji Balls and gently tag classmates. When tagged, students must name the emoji's emotion and act it out before rejoining. Teaches dodging, tagging, and emotional expression.
2. Bounce & Match Mood: Students bounce the ball, then find a classmate with the same emoji face and perform a partner toss. Combines bouncing, visual recognition, and social interaction.
3. Rolling Reaction Relay: Roll the ball across the gym. The receiving student must react by mirroring the emoji’s expression while catching the ball. Builds rolling, catching, and SEL reflection.
4. Emoji Wall Toss: Students throw the ball against a wall and shout out a movement or emotion before catching it. Encourages throwing accuracy, reaction, and expression.
5. Emoji Catch & Clap: Toss the ball in the air, clap once or more, then catch it. Add a facial expression that matches the emoji after each catch. Enhances hand-eye coordination and emotional awareness.
6. Express & Toss Circle: In a circle, students pass the ball and copy the emoji’s expression before tossing it to the next player. Combines emotional recognition and passing.
7. Emoji Target Toss: Attach emoji faces to buckets or hoops. Students toss the matching emoji ball into the correct target. Focuses on visual scanning and aiming.
8. Roll & Role Play: Students roll the ball to a peer, who must perform a movement that matches the emoji's expression (e.g., leap with joy for a “happy” face). Combines rolling, acting, and locomotor expression.
9. Emoji Bounce Battle: Students try to bounce the ball into a hula hoop zone while shouting the emoji emotion. Teaches bouncing accuracy and expressive voice projection.
10. Bounce & Freeze Frame: Students bounce the ball to music. When the music stops, they freeze and copy the ball’s emoji pose. Teaches rhythm, bouncing, and control.
11. Squeeze & Share Feelings: Students squeeze the ball and share a time they felt the matching emotion before performing a movement (e.g., jump, skip). Encourages expression and full-body movement.
12. PEmoji Volleyball Volley: Students volley the ball back and forth over a low net. Use different emojis to signal changes in movement (e.g., "angry" = fast strike). Builds hand-eye coordination and game transitions.
13. Emoji Dribble Challenge: Students dribble the ball through cones. When they reach the end, they must act out the emotion shown. Develops control and emotional understanding through movement.
14. Laugh Line Roll: Students form two lines and roll their emoji balls down the line to a teammate, adding a silly sound or expression each time. Encourages rolling, rhythm, and social bonding.
15. Toss & Tell Team Talk: In groups, students toss the PEmoji Ball to a teammate and share a movement or sport that makes them feel like the emoji face. Combines tossing and SEL discussion.