WEEK #4

K-2nd grade students this week learned about being in self space and moving in general space. Deck rings were used to practice this important concept. Soccer was also introduced where we learned and practiced the skills of dribbling and kicking with movement activities called the Fox and The Hound and Pirates.

3rd-4th grade students worked on team building activities with a swim noodle. We played movement activities called Tug a Noodle, Leaning Tower of Noodle, and Mosquito Tag. Students had the opportunity to play with different kids in their class to understand and practice that agroup is only as strong as it members.
5th-8th grade students continued to learn about Cardiovascular Endurance and Muscular Strength and Endurance during personal Fitness Time!!! Then, students had the opportunity to practice and develop Flag Football skills such as throwing and catching with the concept of offense and defense. Fifth grade has played modified football activities with the same concepts in mind.

WEEK #3

K-2nd grade students experienced manipulating bean bags, poly spots, and playing simple tag games like Freeze Tag, Mosquito Tag, and practicing getting into group with a game called Body Parts. Fun was had by all.

3rd - 5th grade continued to learn and experience team building and cooperative activities such as Pass the Chicken, The Leaning Tower of Noodles, The Tug of Noodle, and Partner Rock, Paper, and Scissors!! This was a fun week of learning!!!!

6th -8th grade students are beginning to learn, relearn, or master the football throw and catch. Students got into partner groups and started to help each other practice and develop the necessary skills to play modified football type activities!!

WEEK #2

K-2nd grade students were exposed to activities that encourage helping and getting into groups. These students also started to manipulate poly spots into fun exercises. They also played a game call "Freeze" where students are encouraged to help and say please and thank you!!

This week the 3rd-8th grade students were exposed to some team building and classroom community activities. Here students are learning each others names in an activity that is both fun and educational.

WEEK #1

During the first week of school, Fairview students were introduced to the classroom expectations and procedures. As always, I incorporated some movement activities while we learned the classroom protocols. Also, this year I'm looking to upgrade all my music from tapes and cd's to an ipod. I would like to upgrade all my music and go completely digital. I'm also looking to upgrade the music play selections. If you have any music that you would like to hear during your physical education class, please bring a CD with your music and I will download it onto my ipod. Exercising to music is a great way to keep motivated. And it's just plain more fun. KEEP MOVING!!!!!!!!