Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Fitness Testing Week
The first, second, third, and fourth graders started their fitness testing this week. The children are tested on pull-ups, curl-ups, sit and reach, shuttle run, and a long distance run. The children have practiced for these tests during the last month, sometimes practicing the actual test and sometimes doing activities that promote different aspects of physical fitness. The children really take these tests seriously and sometimes get nervous for them, but generally they are also excited and proud of their accomplishments too!
Next week the first and second graders will finish up their fitness tests and move onto our bowling unit. The third and fourth graders will also finish up their fitness testing and start their soccer unit.... I am hoping for some warmer weather so we can play outside a little bit. The fourth graders will also be starting a long health unit from the Children's Health Education Center. The unit focuses on drug use prevention and basic knowledge. It is a new computer based program which looks absolutely awesome. Some of the activities can even be played at home.... more to come!
The JK children finished up last week with a favorite activity: bowling for dollars. We practiced bowling, and then during the next class the children earned "money" when they knocled down the pin from their spot on the ground. We did talk about how the money is just pretend, but I already know of one little friend who told his mommy about the "real money" they got at school. Ha! Everyone got money and they have asked when we get to play again.... perhaps in a few weeks. We did review our rolling skills in stations this week. Remember to step with your opposite foot and keep the ball on the ground (it shouldn't bounce).
The PK children had a great class on Wednesday this week. We reviewed our songs "This is the Way We Do It" and " Bop 'Til You Drop." SOOOOOO much fun to dance with the children! Then the children learned to play "I See" where the teacher says "I See" and the children say "what do you see?". Then the teacher tells them something they can pretend to be like birds flying in the sky or trains on the tracks. What fun!
Have a super weekend everyone! Stay warm!
Next week the first and second graders will finish up their fitness tests and move onto our bowling unit. The third and fourth graders will also finish up their fitness testing and start their soccer unit.... I am hoping for some warmer weather so we can play outside a little bit. The fourth graders will also be starting a long health unit from the Children's Health Education Center. The unit focuses on drug use prevention and basic knowledge. It is a new computer based program which looks absolutely awesome. Some of the activities can even be played at home.... more to come!
The JK children finished up last week with a favorite activity: bowling for dollars. We practiced bowling, and then during the next class the children earned "money" when they knocled down the pin from their spot on the ground. We did talk about how the money is just pretend, but I already know of one little friend who told his mommy about the "real money" they got at school. Ha! Everyone got money and they have asked when we get to play again.... perhaps in a few weeks. We did review our rolling skills in stations this week. Remember to step with your opposite foot and keep the ball on the ground (it shouldn't bounce).
The PK children had a great class on Wednesday this week. We reviewed our songs "This is the Way We Do It" and " Bop 'Til You Drop." SOOOOOO much fun to dance with the children! Then the children learned to play "I See" where the teacher says "I See" and the children say "what do you see?". Then the teacher tells them something they can pretend to be like birds flying in the sky or trains on the tracks. What fun!
Have a super weekend everyone! Stay warm!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Student Highlight
Congrats to 4th grader Eli M., who completed her first 5k run this weekend. She even beat her dad! Here is what she had to say about it: "I was extremely tired, but I managed to sprint the last few seconds. It was a beautiful day for a run. I loved being outside for awhile. My dad and I loved it. It was fantastic."
Do you want to highlight your child's athletic accomplishment? Just send me a pic and have your child write about what happened.
Do you want to highlight your child's athletic accomplishment? Just send me a pic and have your child write about what happened.
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