First and Second Grade First Trimester Overview

First and second grade students began the school year with a review of Space Concepts.  This includes moving in one’s self space as well as with others in the general space.  Other concepts include traveling with and without equipment in different levels, directions, pathways, all while varying force and speed.  Students applied the space concepts to a variety of cooperative and tag games.  Grades one and two have also completed units in Soccer and Volleyball.  Students learned the basic skills used to play the game and then refined their skills through individual, partner, and small group practice.  Throughout the trimester, we have also focused on the theme of Sportsmanship.  Every physical education lesson has been connected to a sportsmanship skill.  Students are learning to play fair, be respectful to other players and the ref (the teacher), and to accept the outcome of the game.  A sportsmanship checklist is used at the end of games for students to self-assess their social skills.

Kindergarten First Trimester Overview

Kindergarten students began the first trimester with a Space Concepts unit in PE.  Students explored and learned ways to move in their self space as well as together in the general space.  They also discovered ways to move themselves and equipment in different levels, directions, and pathways while changing both force and speed.  These concepts were then applied to our soccer unit and a ball unit.  Students also used their space concepts to work with peers and create the letters of the alphabet using their bodies.  This work was captured in photographs and will be made into an alphabet book along with letter art they are making with Mrs. Gomez.  Throughout the trimester we have been working on building our “Team of Movers”.  Students are learning how to interact with each other safely and respectfully.  They practice taking turns, encouraging teammates, and solving disagreements using kind words.  When our “Team” works together, we can all make moving and exercise fun!

Bowling in PE!

Turkey Trot

Volleyball in PE

What's New In PE...

This fall students have been working hard participating in Cooperative Games, Soccer, Tag Games, and now Volleyball!  We spent our first six weeks of school building our classroom "Teams" and learning the important concepts in working together.  Students practice sportsmanship and teamwork through a variety of different activities and games.  As the year continues we will continue to work on showing respect for ourselves, others, and the equipment we use!  Here are a few pictures of some of the fun lessons and all school wellness activities we have participated in this fall:

Soccer in PE

We have spent the past 4 weeks learning and refining our soccer skills in PE.  Students in Kindergarten, first, and second grade used their skills in a variety of tag games and modified soccer activities.  Students in third and fourth grade participated in a World Cup tournament, playing a series of small sided games.  Students learned some of the game concepts and worked together as a team, demonstrating sportsmanship and fair play.