Catch the Rainbow Scarf

Tutorial Preview

1

What & Why

Catching means using your hands to stop something that is moving through the air. It's a great skill for playing games with a ball, a beanbag, or a fun, floaty scarf! Learning to catch helps your eyes and hands practice working together.

2

Example 1 — The Scarf Drop

Let's start by catching the scarf all by yourself!Hold one corner of the scarf high above your head.Let it go! Watch it float down slowly like a feather.Move your feet to get your body right under it.Open your hands like a big basket and gently catch it. Great job!

3

Example 2 — Toss and Catch

Ready for a little toss? You can do it!Hold the whole scarf bunched up in one hand.Gently toss it up in front of you, not too high.Keep your eyes on the scarf the whole time! This is called tracking.Make a 'basket' with both hands and let the scarf land softly in it.

2 more steps in this tutorial

Sign up free to access the complete tutorial with worked examples and practice.

Sign Up Free to Continue

Sample Practice Questions

Beginner

What part of your body should you use to watch the scarf as it floats down?

A.Your eyes

B.Your ears

C.Your nose

D.Your elbows

Beginner

What shape should your hands make when you are getting ready to catch?

A.A tight fist

B.A flat board

C.A basket

D.Pointy fingers

Beginner

Your friend tosses the scarf, but it's going a little to your right. What is the BEST thing to do?

A.Stand still and just reach with your arm.

B.Take a step to the right to get under it.

C.Close your eyes and hope for the best.

D.Tell your friend it was a bad throw.

Want to practice and check your answers?

Sign up to access all questions with instant feedback, explanations, and progress tracking.

Start Practicing Free

More from Move Well — Throw, Catch & Kick

Ready, Aim, Toss! Partner Roll and Trap Wake Up Your Feet: Kicking Fun Dribble, Dribble, Stop! Throw, Catch & Kick Relay

Continue in Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness

Athletics & Wellness for other grades

Grade 4 Athletics & Wellness Grade 7 Athletics & Wellness Grade 10 Athletics & Wellness All Athletics & Wellness grades

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is "Catch the Rainbow Scarf"?

Catch the Rainbow Scarf is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Catch the Rainbow Scarf?

Let's learn how to catch a floaty, colorful scarf! This fun game helps our eyes and hands work together as a super team.

Is "Catch the Rainbow Scarf" free to practice?

Yes. You can read the tutorial preview for free, and signing up for a free ExcelOS account unlocks the full tutorial and all practice questions with instant feedback.

How many practice questions are included with Catch the Rainbow Scarf?

This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

Tutorial Preview

What & Why

Example 1 — The Scarf Drop

Example 2 — Toss and Catch

Sample Practice Questions

More from Move Well — Throw, Catch & Kick

Athletics & Wellness for other grades

Frequently asked questions

Ready to find your learning gaps?