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2015 Jump Rope for Heart

Fairview Families,

JRFH Update:

I would first like to say THANK YOU for your generosity! This year's Jump Rope for Heart event was one of our best years yet! As of right now, we have collected over $10,800 for the American Heart Association. During my 16 years as the Physical Education Specialist at Fairview, it never seems to amaze me how much Fairview families give when asked!! Since I became JRFH co-coordinator/coordinator 16 years ago, Fairview has raised over $100,000. We have been able to help and educate thousands of people about the importance of living a heart healthy lifestyle. This is not possible without your help and generosity!!!

Now onto the ducks and prizes. I have sent in the order form and money for the incentives to JRFH and it is now being processed. The incentives should be arriving soon. When they do arrive, I will then need time to sort them all out. I know we all want to get these prizes out so the children/students may enjoy them. Talk to you soon. Movement Matters!

Michael Beringer
Physical Education Specialist
Fairview
2013 WHPE State Elementary Physical Education TOY
www.fairviewpe.blogspot.com
"The mind and body are always connected."
Movement Matters!

Week #13

k4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was a muscle movement song called Give Me Ten. We then reviewed our catching cues (Look, Reach, Bring In). We practiced our cues with an activity called Hula Hoop Exchange. We finished class taking our movement skill into game play with a game named Concentration Catch.

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP for the week was a CV activity called Toilet Tag. We then reviewed our push-up and curl-up form as we start getting ready for our fitness challenges. We reviewed the overhand throwing cues from last week (T, L, Step and Throw) and ended class playing Pin Busters.

 6th thru 8th grade's ASAP for today was a CV game named Clothes Pin Tag. Our WALT for the day was about Calories!! We discussed why we need them, how many are in a pound of fat, and how we manage them. We went over this concept with a game called Calorie Busters.

Week #12

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was a movement song called Give Me Ten. We discussed why our muscles our important and why we should take care of them. Our WALT for the week was our catching skills. We went over catching cues (Look, Reach, Bring In). We then had time to practice catching our own throws off the walls of the gymnasium. We ended class playing a catching game called Bombs Away!!

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP for the week was a CV activity called Clothes Pin Tag. Our WALT for the week was Overhand Throwing again. We reviewed the cues (T, L, Step and Throw) and practiced catching with an activity called Toss and Catch Tag. We ended class playing an overhand throwing activity called Angry Birds.

 6th thru 8th grade's ASAP for the week was called Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. We then played a movement game called True or False to review for our Bowling Quiz. We finished class taking the Bowling Assessment.

Week #11

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was called Four corners. The students were able to practice their locomotor skills to become better movers. Next, we reviewed the cues of overhand throwing for one last time (T, L, and Throw) and played Toss and Catch Tag. We ended class playing a great throwing game called Smash the Turkey!!

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP for the week was named Same and Different, great Muscular strength and Endurance activity. Our WALT for the week was Overhand Throwing with a focus on accuracy. We went over the cues (T, L, Step and Throw) and played the game called Smash the Turkey.

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP for the week was called Same and Different. It is a great MS/ME and CV activity that gets kids moving!! We then went over how to score for bowling and practiced for the remainder of the class!

Week #10

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was a Cardiovascular song called the Jumping Jack. We then reviewed the cues for Overhand Throwing (T, L, Step and Throw) and practiced throwing against the wall with an emphasis on accuracy. We ended class playing the classic throwing game named Clean Up Your Backyard!

3rd thru 8th grade's ASAP was a MS/ME activity called Sumo. We then reviewed the rolling cues for bowling (step and swing ring-a-ling) and learned the basic 4 step approach to bowling. We finished class by continuing to play Bowling Bingo from last week.

Week #9

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was called Beep Beep Times Up!! Here the students reviewed the concepts of self space, pathways, and tempo. Our WALT was Overhand Throwing!! We went over the cues of T, L, Step, And Throw and practiced our form using Hula Hoops that were placed all over the gymnasium at multiple levels! We finished class playing an overhand throwing activity called Angry Birds!!

3rd thru 8th grade's ASAP for the week was a Muscular Strength and Endurance activity called Finger Tag. We then reviewed our bowling rotation and learned the proper grip and the basic rolling technique. We used the cues step and swing ring-a-ling! We then finished class practicing those cues with an activity called Bingo Bowling.

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Week #8

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP was Go Touch. We then reviewed our loco-motor skills with an activity called Beep, Beep, Times Up. We practiced the skill of rolling. We then put this skill into practice with a game called Don't Be Couch Potatoes!!

3rd thru 8th grade's ASAP for the day was a muscular strength and endurance game called Dagger. We then reviewed our rolling for bowling cues with Roll and Catch Tag. We went over the bowling set-up and played a quick bowling activity called Ten pin!!

Week #7

K4 thru 8th grade this week had the opportunity to participate in the Annual Fairview Halloween Obstacle Course!!! The students were able to develop their coordination, balance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and improve their body composition. The younger students also get a chance to go over, under, on top of, and through obstacles while also twisting and bending to improve their movement development.

Week #6

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was a movement song called Animal Action. This song was used to review the movement pathways we learned last week. We then started to learn about our loco-motor movements. We used the loco-motor cubes to practice these skills. We then finished class playing Fire Fighter. This activity was used to reinforce the loco-motor skills learned for the day, but also because it was Fire Safety week.


3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP was a CV activity called Partner Duck, Duck, Goose. We then went over the skill of underhand rolling in preparation for our upcoming bowling activities. To practice our step and swing, ring-a-ling, we played a game called Roll and Catch Tag. We then ended class putting what we learned into practice with a game called Pin Protector!

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP for the week was called Meet and Greet. We the played an activity called Knockdown to learn the basics of rolling for bowling. We finished class playing Pin Protector to reinforce the cues.

Week #5

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP this week was a movement song called The Freeze. We then went over the definition of pathway and used a movement cube to practice them. We finished class playing a Fairview classic called Monster where we put our pathways into practice.

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP was a cardiovascular endurance activity called Torpedo. We then discussed Sportsmanship. We played an activity called Fire Fighter (Fire Safety Week) where we kept score and had a winner and loser. This lead to more great discussion on Sportsmanship.

6th thru 8th grade started class with an activity called Cooperative Warm-up Cards! Since this was our last day in our Cooperative Unit, we finished with an activity called Cross the Great River. The students had to use all the skills taught in our previous lessons.

WEEK # 4

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP was called Body Parts. We then discussed the meaning of cooperation and teamwork. Then they had an opportunity to play activities where they could put cooperation and teamwork into action. We played Scat Cat and Mosquito Tag.  With these games students were required to help each other get back into the activity. At the end of class, we discussed how if felt to be helped or not helped.

3rd thru 8th grade's ASAP were 4 corners (3rd thru 5th) and Perimeter Fitness (6th thru 8th). We continued our Respect and Sportsmanship focus with Problem Solving activities. The students had the opportunity to play the game called Maze! The students had to work together to solve the maze puzzles! The previous two lessons had to be incorporated in order to help solve the problems. We finished class discussing times we would have problems to solve in the real world.

WEEK #3

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP was called Body Parts. Our fitness time was spent going over the 3 jobs of our muscles and we did a movement story called Ladders. We then got the bean bags out and went over some body awareness activities. We ended class playing a game called Hot Foot where we reviewed self space and body awareness concepts.

3rd thru 8th grade's ASAP was Cooperative Workout Cards (3rd thru 5th) and It's In The Cards (6th thru 8th). We continued to work on Respect and Sportsmanship and discussed why communication was important for good teamwork.  3rd thru 5th grade played an activity called Connecting Eyes and 6th thru 8th played an activity called Car and Driver. Verbal and Non-verbal communication was required for both activities. We finished by processing where outside of the gym verbal and nonverbal communication would be needed.

WEEK #2

K4 thru 2nd grade started learning about Self Space! Our ASAP was called I see... You see... We then discussed what Self Space is and demonstrated it  through a song called Ain't to Proud to Beg. We used deck rings to practice getting equipment safely. We also did some simple manipulation of the deck rings. We ended class playing a game called Got Cha. With this game, we practiced playing an activity while move around and staying in our Self Space.


3rd thru 8th grade started the year discussing Respect and Sportsmanship. Our ASAP was called Bumper Cars (with some Hula Hoop manipulation). We then specifically discussed Inclusion. What it is, Why it's important, and how it affects people. We put this into practice with an activity called Musical Hoops. We ended class discussing where they see the effects of good and bad inclusion.

WEEK #1

For the first week of school, K4 thru 8th grade went over the classroom expectations and routines. Of course, my students didn't sit the whole time. We learned through movement. The upper grades played an ice breaker activity called True or False and/or Walk or Talk. We got to know each other while discussing the reasons why exercise is important to good health. We also practiced the basics of classroom routines through the game Everyone's It Tag. The lower grades practiced the basic stop and go procedures, where we enter and leave the gymnasium, and the PBIS expectations of the gymnasium while playing basic movement activities.

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WEEK #11

K4 thru 2nd grade ASAP/Fitness activity for the day was named Number Scramble and/or Candy Grab. We then used Hula Hoops to improve our balance and coordination. We had the opportunity to hula hoop, as well as, as manipulate the hula hoops in many different ways. They even had creative hoop time. We then ended class playing an activity called Bumber Cars.

3rd thru 8th ASAP for the week was called Torpedo. A great kicking activity with Hula Hoops. This week was the final week of Fitness Testing. This week the students participated in a 5 levels of fitness station course where all five levels were present. The 6th station was used for the students to get their height and weight checked in. All my students did a wonderful job preforming all their fitness tests. I'm glad we're done!!!

WEEK #10

K4 thru 2nd grade ASAP for the week was called Step Right Up. We then used Plastic Grocery Bags to practice our catching skills. We manipulated the plastic bags in many different ways so that the students could get as many catching opportunities has possible during the class time. We ended class making rocket ships and playing Plastic Bag Flag Tag. The students really enjoyed this lesson.

3rd thru 8th grade this week is finishing up their fitness testing. Our ASAP for the week we used a cage ball and did a 5 levels of Fitness activity called Train Tracks!! We then used the cage ball to play a activity called Battleball. Here the students la down on their backs and kick the cage ball back and fourth with goalies to see who can score the most points. We then finished class preforming our sit & reach flexibility test. The whole purpose of our two activities for the day were to warm-up our legs for the Flex test. Mission accomplished.

WEEK #9

K4 thru 2nd grade this week participated in the song called the Jumping Jack Song for their ASAP (Activity Soon As Possible). We then went over the gross motor skill of underhand rolling and had a little practice time with our own bowling pins. We then finished class putting our new learned skill into action with a game called Try to catch a Snowman.

3rd thru 8th grade this week continued their Fitness Testing. This week we started class with a ASAP called Confusion. We then preformed the Muscular Strength and Endurance tests. We started with the Push-ups and ended class doing the Curl-ups. To end class we discussed all the possible ways we could improve out muscle strength and endurance.

WEEK #8

K4 thru 2nd grade this week started class with a ASAP called Fire and Ice Tag. Here we reviewed our different pathways and speeds. We then went over the gross motor skill of overhand throwing. To end class we played a classic activity called Clean Up Your Backyard. Where we put what we learned into action.

 3rd thru 8th grade this week began their Fitnessgram Fitness Testing. This week the students preformed the Pacer Test (Cardiovascular Endurance evaluation). The what and why we were dong it was discussed before we participated in this evaluation activity. All the students did a wonderful job!!! To end class we discussed all the ways in which we could improve our heart health.

2013 Wisconsin Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!!!

2013 WHPE Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

This isn't very easy to do, but several colleagues convinced me of the advocacy benefits. I am going to toot my own horn. To put Physical Education into the spotlight. Healthy students are absolutely better learners.  I feel that this award is a great honor, not just for me, but also for my school, Fairview, and my school district, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)!!! I would first like to thank Brett for nominating me, for my fantastic and wonderful students for allowing me to teach them everyday, to the many different staff member's throughout my career that have taught me how to be a true professional, and to WHPE for honoring me with this awesome award!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

WEEK #7

Halloween Obstacle Course Time!!!!! Every grade K4 thru 8th this week participated in Fairview's annual 5 Levels of Fitness obstacle course.  We turned off the lights and played great Halloween music. The students absolutely love this!

 

WEEK #6

K4 thru 1st grade's ASAP was called Go Touch. We then practiced moving in general space with a game called Beep Beep Times Up. To end class, we took that concept and played a simple chasing and fleeing activity named Bippity Boppity Boo.

2nd and 3rd grade's ASAP was called Do What I Say Not What I Do. We then went over catching cues and practiced with a game called Concentration Catch. We ended class with more catching practice in an activity called Island Ball.

4th thru 8th grades ASAP was named The Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge.  We then reviewed our throwing and catching skills with a game called Toss and Catch Tag. To end class, we practiced even more with an activity called Island Ball.

WEEK #5

K4 thru 2nd grade's ASAP for the week was a movement song called Singing In The Rain. We then played Monster one more time since the kids loved it so much. To end class, we played Stop, Drop, and Roll to celebrate Fire Safety Week. Here we reviewed the basic fire safety protocols within the activity.

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP was a listening and reaction action activity called Quick Hands. We then played a fitness game called Musical Fitness to get ready for our Fitnessgram assessments. To end class, we also reviewed the basic fire safety protocols with a game called Fire Fighter.

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP was a muscular strength and endurance activity called Sumo. We reviewed the basic cues for throwing and catching and participated in some games called Pattern Passing and Multiply.

WEEK #4

K4 thru 1st grade's ASAP was the movement song called Animal Action. We then used yarn balls for some manipulating fun. To end class, we played the awesome game of Monster. One of Fairview's all time classic activities!!

2nd grades ASAP was the activity called Line Graph Workout. We then reviewed the foot skills kicking and passing with some super quick foot drills. We finished class with a game called Pin Guard where we put our foot skills into action.

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP was called Locomotor Fun. We then went over the cues for passing and kicking with our feet and played Expansion Ball. We used those skills to play two games called Pirates and King/Queen of the Hill.

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP was a muscular strength activity named Finger Battle. We went over the basic cues for throwing and catching with some practice drills. We ended class playing a game called Toss and Catch Invasion.

WEEK #3

K4 thru 1st grade's ASAP for this week was called I see... you see... We then discussed what Self Space is and practiced the concept with a movement song. We practiced manipulating a deck ring and finished class playing a game of Soccer Tag.

2nd thru 5th grade's ASAP for the day was called 4 Corners or Secret Handshake Tag. We then learned and discussed the different foot skills and finished class playing The Fox and The Hound.

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP was named Triangle Tag. We then discussed the two types of calories (empty and whole calories). We then played the activity called Energy In and Energy Out to reinforce the concepts.

WEEK #2

K4 thru 1st grade's ASAP (Activity as Soon as Possible) was called Body Parts. We then played a physically active pretend activity called Ladders. We finished class manipulating bean bags and playing a game called Hot Foot.

2nd grades ASAP for the day was called Scat Cat. We then practiced getting into groups with a game called Body Parts. To finish class, we played Mosquito Tag to go over an aspect of Sportsmanship.

3rd thru 5th grade's ASAP for the day was called Meet and Greet. We then participated in an activity called Connection Eyes where we discussed the word of the day. We went over the word "communication." We played the activity verbally and non-verbally while getting physically active.

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP was named Meet and Greet. We then learned what a calorie is and why it's important. We then played the activity called Catapult where we had to burn one pound of body fat. We discussed why it's so hard to lose a pound of body fat.

WEEK #1

Every class this week went over the class expectations. But, of course, we didn't sit the whole class period. We learned our expectatios while moving!!

K4 and K5 played Piece of Tape, Copy Cat, Apples/ Teeth, and Beat the Clock while learning the class expectations. We might need a few weeks to learn these!!

1st thru 5th grade participated in Human Rock-Paper-Scissors. We then finished class practicing the class expectations with an activity called Everybody's It Tag. We played several different ways so that we could incorporate the PBIS expectations for the year.

6th thru 8th grade's ASAP for the day was called Eye Contact. We then got our assigned seats and went over the grading procedures. Next, we exercised with a game called True or False Get Away. Throughout class we discussed the class expectations.

New School Year!!!!

New School Year!!

"A Healthy Mind and Healthy Body Equals Self-Confidence"

Welcome to the beginning of a new school year-a great time to emphasize the importance of physical activity in your child's education which is vital to his or her health, wellness, and academic success!!!! Children should accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity per day. This year I will be continuing my Fairview Physical Education Web Site!!Throughout the 2013/2014 school year, I will be posting what is being covered in your child's Physical Education class. I will also be posting the monthly Physical Activity Newsletter, as well as, the monthly fitness calendar online at Fairview's web page. It is listed under my name in the meet the staff heading. It's Fairview's way of going green throughout the school year. Make sure to visit often as I will constantly be adding new material to the site throughout the school year. KEEP MOVING!!!!!!

The childhood epidemic will improve only when good health and nutrition are seen as keys to helping children succeed in school rather then something that takes away form learning time.