Pass, Set, Hit!

Hey Wildcats!

        We wrapped up our basketball unit this week and started a volleyball unit. With one lesson in the books, we made huge strides in our forearm passing. The use of balloons as volleyballs allowed us to focus on our form, as it really slows down the movement.

      Wildcats - I was so impressed with your ability to focus even with a fun toy right at your fingertips :) The critical elements we discussed and and worked on were 1) thumbs parallel with hands together 2) arms straight with no swing 3) push the ball to the target using the legs.

Here are some of our third grader students showcasing their skills...

        We also did a 5 minute preview of the Fun Run, so that students knew what to expect next week. Our goal is just to keep moving our bodies the entire time! Don't forget to send your Wildcat with good shoes for moving and some water. Thanks! 

Have a great weekend!

Miss Stone 

Can't Stop the Feeling - video!

Some of our third graders showing their moves...

https://vimeo.com/203519630

Can't Stop the Feeling!

Hi Wildcats!

         We wrapped up our hockey unit and moved onto our basketball unit; BUT before starting basketball, we learned a new dance to the song Can't Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake.  It was a blast! I don't think I've ever had so much fun teaching a dance!

         In the past, I have used more typical PE dances (ie macarena, chicken dance, hand jive, etc). Using a popular new song really seemed to motivate these Wildcats to get moving. We learned it K-5 which was a pretty grand endeavor for our Kindergartners, but they did great!

         I wanted to post a video of the Wildcats performing the dance. At the last minute on Thursday morning, I invited all the classes down to the gym to dance during morning recess. We had over 150 students show up to the gym! I was blown away! All that to say, I didn't get a video 😊 However, after such a great turnout, I am wanting to open up the gym during rainy day recesses in the future to offer some extra physical activity for our Wildcats.

         Dancing is a great way to get some exercise, especially on a rainy day. Try dancing with your kids at home - all you have to do is move your body. I used to feel incredibly uncomfortable dancing! It is an acquired comfort for some people...the earlier, the better 😊 Dance it out, Wildcats! I will hopefully post a video of the dance very shortly, and your Wildcat can teach you the dance!

Have a great weekend!

Miss Stone