Bring Softball Into the Classroom

Softball Smarts is a three-episode educational video series developed in partnership with Kidzsmart Communications to help teachers bring softball into the classroom. Designed for students in Pre-K through Grade 4, the series brings softball to life through engaging stories, activities, and games. Created with guidance from education experts, the content is age-appropriate, easy to implement, and aligned with curriculum expectations.

Who Is Softball Smarts Designed For?

Softball Smarts is designed for teachers looking for engaging ways to connect sport with classroom learning. The resources can be adapted to suit different classroom settings, teaching styles, and learning needs.

Explore the Episodes

The series features Buddy the Moose, alongside Softball Canada National Team athletes Erika Polidori and Shane Boland, as they guide students through three exciting softball adventures.

Episode 1: Home Run Habits	Episode 2: Fair Play	Episode 3: The Science of Softball
Students will discover how nutrition, sleep, and exercise support a healthy lifestyle and help them feel and perform their best, both on and off the softball field.	Students will discover what it means to be a good teammate by learning how to encourage, support, and cheer on others.	Students will explore simple concepts such as velocity, gravity, and acceleration, discovering how science helps athletes move, throw, hit, and play the game of softball.

What You'll Receive

Once registered, teachers will have access to: [untitled]

Three educational Softball Smarts video episodes
Accompanying classroom activity sheets for each episode
A teacher guide for each episode, designed to support teachers in preparing and implementing the resources

Ways to Use Softball Smarts

Softball Smarts is designed to be flexible, making it easy to incorporate into a variety of learning environments. The program can be used to: [untitled]

Supplement existing lesson plans
Fill unexpected schedule gaps
Support learning during snack breaks
Provide activities for indoor recess
Offer content for substitute teachers
Introduce students to the game of softball

Looking to access the Softball Smarts school resources?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Questions?

If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties accessing the resources, please don't hesitate to contact Gabrielle Lamadeleine at glamadeleine@softball.ca.