At Ollyball we support schools and strongly believe Ollyball can offer enhancements to many school programs such as early childhood education, adaptive PE. Therapies (speech, OT. PRT), active indoor recess, enhanced modality in classroom lessons, etc.
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We invented Ollyball so our kiddos could safely play ball in the house. Our mission is to “Bring Joy to Parents and Kids.” We have been so inspired by the many schools, therapy centers and educational clubs who have taught us the level of joy Ollyball can bring! Ollyball is a STEAM Accredited Educational Toy, please share any of your learnings with us at ellen@ollyball.com - Joe & Ellen Burke
Ollyball is a lightweight, durable, and colorable indoor ball, is perfect for fostering physical activity, creativity, and classroom interaction. Ollyball has been widely used in school setting for many key activities including—”Volleyball for All”, Coloring Days, Storytelling, Active Indoor Recess, and Classroom Discussions, Group Contingency—to name just a few. The applications are limitless! Please see an outline below for a few ways you can integrate Ollyball into your programs. Many of these came from customers who ‘found’ Ollyball and contacted us to share their inspiration.
Objective:
Introduce a low-impact volleyball/sports experience for all skill levels.
Setup:
Set up a net (or rope) in the gymnasium at varying heights (4–7 feet) to accommodate different ages. Provide one Ollyball per small group (3–6 students).
Activity:
Students practice bumping, setting, and spiking the Ollyball over the net in minigames. Emphasize teamwork and fun over competition. Rotate groups every 10 minutes.
Duration 20–30 minutes.
Benefit Builds motor skills and coordination in an accessible, safe format.
Objective:
Encourage creativity and fine motor development through art.
Setup:
Distribute Ollyballs and washable markers to students.
Activity:
Students decorate their Ollyballs individually or in small groups. Display finished balls In a “gallery” on classroom shelves or walls.
Duration: 45 minutes - 2 hours.
Benefit: Offers a calming, meditative outlet while personalizing the play experience.
Objective:
Keep students moving and energized during indoor breaks.
Setup:
Clear a space in the classroom or use the gymnasium. Provide one or more Ollyballs.
Activity:
Students play freestyle games like kicking, tossing, or gentle volleyball rallies. Add challenges (e.g., “keep it in the air for 10 hits”) to maintain engagement. Rotate activities every 5– 10 minutes.
Duration: 30–45 minutes.
Benefit: Releases pent-up energy without risking damage to surroundings.
Objective:
Foster students to work collaboratively toward an objective (reinforcer) that is inclusive of all group members and also promotes further connection through shared fun activity.
Setup:
Identify a goal and outline objectives for the group. (e.g. behavioral - no names on the board; educational - every student participated in a discussion x times; socialstudents are witnessed extending invitations or acts of kindness to others) and assign Ollyball time after meeting the Goal (objectives).
Activity:
Offer Ollyball play time at the end of the week for goals met. Offer Ollyball Days, where the schedule carves out specific time for pre-planned classroom games.
Duration: Week(s), Semester
Benefit: Fosters teamwork, motivation of individuals, students support one another and develop a sense of collective responsibility. ®
IMPLEMENTATION TIPS
Materials Ollyballs, markers, net/rope (optional), open space.
Schedule Rotate activities weekly or biweekly to maintain variety.
Adaptation Adjust duration and complexity based on age and class size.
Safety Ensure clear boundaries and gentle play to protect students and spaces.
This program leverages the Ollyball’s versatility to blend physical activity, creativity, and learning, making it an ideal tool for educators to enrich both classroom and gymnasium experiences.
The use of Ollyball as a learning or social enhancement, or as a reinforcer for group goals/objectives is flexible and can be tailored to fit specific school needs or schedules!