Sunday, June 13, 2010

WEEK #36

K4 this week started class with the activity called One Step Behind. We then developed our cardiovascular system and our chasing and fleeing skills with an activity called Toilet Tag. To end class, we played an activity called Treasure Hunt. Here we used paper plates with numbers and pictures to collect treasure!!!

2nd grade started class by using the Fitness Wheel. Here Uno cards are selected and the Fitness Wheel is spun to see what game or activity the class is to play. We then discussed and practiced the skill of overhand throwing and what the word accuracy means. We then played Scooter Pin Guard to practice these concepts!!!
6th grade started glass with a muscular strength and muscular endurance activity called Sumo Wrestling (nothing like real sumo wrestling!!). We then finished class playing a kicking activity called Cone Kickball (nothing like real kickball-there are no bases!!!). It is a great activity for a big group!! Here we didn't just practice the skill of kicking but we also discusssed how to use our strengths to help our team.
7th/8th grade this week developed their cardiovascular endurance with a game called Knee Tag. We then developed our muscular strength and endurance with an activity called Sumo Wrestling (not real sumo wrestling!!). To end class, we participated in an activity named Battleball. Here all students got the opportunity to experience being a soccer goalie!!!

WEEK #35

K4 this week learned and practiced the concept of Teamwork. We started class with the Fitness Wheel. Here we used Uno cards and spun the fitness wheel to see what activity or execise we would have to do!!  Next we used the parachute to again reinforce the concept of teamwork!!! Together as a class, we tried to manipulate the parachute in many different ways!!
K5 this week started class with an activity called One Step Behind. We then participated in an activity called Cookie Monster. To finish class, we played Tresure Hunt. Here we used paper plates with numbers on them to help us find treasure!!!

1st grade also started class with an activity called One Step Behind. We then went over the skill of overhand throwing. We discussed the cues of throwing and what the word accuracy means. We then finished class playing an overhand throwing game called Scooter Pin Guard.
2nd grade went outside for the first time this spring. We started class with a cardiovascular endurance and chasing and fleeing activity called Dog Catcher. We then ended class playing a hand-eye coordination activity called Crazy Ball.

3rd grade began class with a tag game called Knee Tag. We then developed our hand-eye coordination with a physical activity game called Poppers. We ended class discussing and practicing the skill of underhand hitting and rolling with the game of Battleball.

6th grade this week had to combine classes because of a field trip. So, we decided that we would exercise by playing some activities that we played in 5th grade. We started class playing Knee Tag. We then decided to play Poppers. We concluded class by playing Satellite.

7th/8th grade continued with their soccer activities. This week we participated in an activity called Dagger. We practiced our physical skills of passing, trapping, kicking, and dribbling. We ended class playing Circle Dodge one day and Cone Soccer on the other.

WEEK #34

K4 this week practiced their locomotor skills with an activity called High Five. We then learned and practiced our chasing and fleeing skills with an activity called Dog Catcher.
1st & 2nd grade this week went outside to practice and learn some foot skills. Our five levels of fitness warm-up was called Math War!!  We then went over the skill of punting and had an opprtunity to practice this skill. To end class, we played a game called Bombs Away. Here we used the the skill of kicking to try to score as many goals as possible. The students had a great time with this activity.

4th grade this week got to use the Power Walk Bands for the first time. The class did an 18 minute workout concentrating on improving our muscular strength and muscular endurance. To end class, we played an activity called Battleball. The activity works on hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and cardiovascular endurance.

5th thru 8th grade started class this week with some foot skill fitness activities. We practiced dribbling, kicking, passing, and trapping a ball (foot skills). We ended class playing a fantastic foot skill activity called Poison Ball and Cone Knockdown.