Monday, September 26, 2016

Lifeboats!

Happy Monday!

      Watch our 5th grade work...only two lifeboats and a tug rope to get your team off of your sinking ship :)

https://vimeo.com/184059684

Miss Stone







Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Getting in the groove...

Hi Wildcats!

         In PE, we have been hard at work getting down routines and expectations. We are learning everything from drinking fountain expectations to earning a student choice day in PE. *Ask your Wildcat how their class can earn a student choice day in PE*

         As we learn our routines and expectations, the upper grades are focusing on cooperative activities. These activities are important as they provide us with opportunities to experience what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to be a good "teammate."     

                                             Cooperative games                                                               
...encourage children play with one another.              
...allow everybody to win and succeed.                     
...eliminate fear of failure.                                         
...let children play for play's sake.                             
...do not allow for elimination.                                  
...are fun and supportive.                                           
...build feeling of worth.                                           
…encourage problem solving and decision making 
...increase self-esteem                                              

http://www.sandiegocahperd.net/ 



Mrs. Robinson's 4th graders trying to cross the "Radioactive Ocean"


         The younger grades are also doing some partner and small group activities to cultivate interpersonal skills. We have also been practicing some space awareness :) They raced around the gym in "hula hoop cars" getting gas, pumping up our tires, and washing our vehicles. 




Miss Moncrief's second graders working on space awareness during Hula Hoop Car Town


Keep up the good work, Wildcats! Thanks for checking in! 

Miss Stone 

Friday, September 9, 2016

Welcome to 2016-2017!

Welcome back Wildcats!!!

           It's been SO wonderful to see you all this week! We hit the ground running in PE this week. We covered a lot! And to be honest, I'm getting tired of hearing myself talk! We moved our bodies as we discussed and practiced what it looks like to be safe, respectful, and responsible in PE. I was so happy to see all of you sweating and smiling again.

            From the sounds of it, you all had a great summer and are ready to be back at school :) This was a very fun, busy summer for me, but I am glad to be back in the swing of things. I spent the summer hiking, mountain biking, camping, playing at the beach, and enjoying some family time. Hopefully all of you got a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful PNW as well.  Please check back to see what we are doing throughout the year - you can get an idea of what we're learning in PE, resources for home, and information concerning wellness related activities at Wilson. Thanks!

Miss Stone

Summer snapshot...

 At New Smyrna Beach with all of my nieces and nephews 

 A view from  McCulloch Peak on my last mountain bike ride of the summer with Mrs. Boock and Mrs. McCracken 

 Backpacking with some of my family and my dog, Truman