Happy last week of school!
My challenge for you this summer is to put down the iPad and play! Go to the parks, ride your bike, dance, walk the dog, go for a hike, practice some yoga, play tag in the backyard, create an obstacle course in the backyard...anything to have fun and get your heart beating!
That's a wrap Wildcats and Eagles!
Have a great summer!
Mrs. West
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020
LAST PE OF THE YEAR!!!
WAY TO GO!
You made it to the last PE of the 2019-2020 school year! While it may not have been our ideal end to the school year, I am proud of all of you for sticking with it! Here is your last CHALLENGE and BONUS! See you next year!
CHALLENGE - Get out and play!
Have a great summer!
Mrs. West
You made it to the last PE of the 2019-2020 school year! While it may not have been our ideal end to the school year, I am proud of all of you for sticking with it! Here is your last CHALLENGE and BONUS! See you next year!
CHALLENGE - Get out and play!
BONUS - KidzBop Dances! Try dancing along to KidzBop songs!
Mrs. West
Thursday, June 4, 2020
6/5 PE!
Happy June!
We are closing in on the end of the school year! And what a wild one it has been! Here is this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS! Thanks for joining!
CHALLENGE - Dance along with Dynamite - teaching it to a family member makes it even more fun and increases your physical activity minutes!
BONUS - Go on a virtual exercise field trip with pro football players
https://aha-nflplay60.discoveryeducation.com/field-trip
Get outside and move!
Mrs. West
We are closing in on the end of the school year! And what a wild one it has been! Here is this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS! Thanks for joining!
CHALLENGE - Dance along with Dynamite - teaching it to a family member makes it even more fun and increases your physical activity minutes!
BONUS - Go on a virtual exercise field trip with pro football players
https://aha-nflplay60.discoveryeducation.com/field-trip
Get outside and move!
Mrs. West
Thursday, May 28, 2020
5/29 PE!
Happy PE FRIDAY!!!
Check out this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS to work towards those 60 minutes of physical activity every day!
CHALLENGE - 25 minute KIDS WORKOUT! If that doesn't excite you, try the SPIDERMAN AGILITY TRAINING
Kids Workout -
https://safeyoutube.net/w/vWBF
AND/OR...
BONUS - Balloon Tennis - have any fly swatters and balloons around? Have some fun and get some exercise!
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Check out this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS to work towards those 60 minutes of physical activity every day!
CHALLENGE - 25 minute KIDS WORKOUT! If that doesn't excite you, try the SPIDERMAN AGILITY TRAINING
Kids Workout -
https://safeyoutube.net/w/vWBF
AND/OR...
BONUS - Balloon Tennis - have any fly swatters and balloons around? Have some fun and get some exercise!
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Friday, May 22, 2020
5/22 PE!
Good afternoon Wildcats and Eagles!
We are almost to the end of May! Keep up the good work! Here is this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS!
CHALLENGE - Dress up as your favorite super hero and warm up with this Captain America warm-up
AND then dance along with We Are ONE
https://safeyoutube.net/w/Fdr9
BONUS - Do you have a deck of UNO cards? Shuffle the cards and do a workout!
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
We are almost to the end of May! Keep up the good work! Here is this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS!
CHALLENGE - Dress up as your favorite super hero and warm up with this Captain America warm-up
AND then dance along with We Are ONE
https://safeyoutube.net/w/Fdr9
BONUS - Do you have a deck of UNO cards? Shuffle the cards and do a workout!
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Thursday, May 14, 2020
5/15 PE!
Hey there!
Hope all is going well! Here is the CHALLENGE and BONUS of the week :) Can't wait until we can all be together again!
CHALLENGE - Create your own OR copy this obstacle course - check your heart rate before and after to see how it changes with exercise!
https://safeYouTube.net/w/6nWD
You can create an obstacle course out of anything - jump over sticks, crawl under branches, skip to a fence, etc. Check out the video below of an obstacle course I helped one of my nephews create a few summers ago if you need some ideas.
BONUS - Enjoy some YOGA!
This link is probably more suited to K-2 grades
https://safeyoutube.net/w/nar9
This link is for 3-5 grades as well as adults
https://www.doyogawithme.com/content/twist-and-stretch
Thanks for staying active!
Mrs. West
Hope all is going well! Here is the CHALLENGE and BONUS of the week :) Can't wait until we can all be together again!
CHALLENGE - Create your own OR copy this obstacle course - check your heart rate before and after to see how it changes with exercise!
https://safeYouTube.net/w/6nWD
You can create an obstacle course out of anything - jump over sticks, crawl under branches, skip to a fence, etc. Check out the video below of an obstacle course I helped one of my nephews create a few summers ago if you need some ideas.
BONUS - Enjoy some YOGA!
This link is probably more suited to K-2 grades
https://safeyoutube.net/w/nar9
This link is for 3-5 grades as well as adults
https://www.doyogawithme.com/content/twist-and-stretch
Thanks for staying active!
Mrs. West
Thursday, May 7, 2020
5/8 PE!
Good afternoon!
Sid Shuffle
https://safeyoutube.net/w/nYq9
BONUS - Create your own workout! Follow the link below for printable visuals
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pp9VSnax5g7vh0cPhemeaFtgmHI8vQPJ/view
Keep yourself moving!
Mrs. West
I sure do miss all of you! Keep your brain and body healthy by getting as much physical activity as possible - remember 60 minutes is your goal!
CHALLENGE - Dance along with Can't Stop the Feeling - it's been a few years, but some of you may remember a couple of the steps OR if this one is a little too tricky, dance along with the Sid Shuffle!
CHALLENGE - Dance along with Can't Stop the Feeling - it's been a few years, but some of you may remember a couple of the steps OR if this one is a little too tricky, dance along with the Sid Shuffle!
Sid Shuffle
https://safeyoutube.net/w/nYq9
BONUS - Create your own workout! Follow the link below for printable visuals
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pp9VSnax5g7vh0cPhemeaFtgmHI8vQPJ/view
Keep yourself moving!
Mrs. West
Thursday, April 30, 2020
5/1 PE!
Hello Wildcats and Eagles!
Hopefully you are all staying active and treating your body well with lots of sleep, healthy food, and plenty of water each day. Here is this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS!
CHALLENGE - In House Challenge - try to do this several times during the week
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Hopefully you are all staying active and treating your body well with lots of sleep, healthy food, and plenty of water each day. Here is this week's CHALLENGE and BONUS!
CHALLENGE - In House Challenge - try to do this several times during the week
1. Lunge walk to each room in the house. Do 1 or 2 burpees in that room. /Lunges_unannotated1-399b9230f4154a30ad89034ba260fc1b.jpg)
2. Sideways lunge walk to each room in the house. Do a 10-20 second plank in that room.
3. Walk on your toes to each room in the house. March your knees up to your elbows for 15-20 seconds in that room.
4. Walk backwards to each room in the house. Do a 20-25 second toe touch stretch in that room.
5. Find something in your house you can lift over your head at least 20 times.
6. Lie on your back. Put your hands on your stomach. Take 10 slow, deep breaths feeling your stomach rise and fall with the breaths. Think about what the air feels like going in and going out.
7. Say something nice to another person (or two) in your house.
BONUS - Have any crepe paper and tape laying around?
Complete this unique Tabata workout - all you need it two paper plates!
Complete this unique Tabata workout - all you need it two paper plates!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. West
Friday, April 24, 2020
4/24 PE!
Hello hello!
Thanks for checking in to find out the CHALLENGE and BONUS for the week :)
CHALLENGE - Try out this session of PE with Joe at the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8
AND/OR check out this SPACE JAM dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0evAuWFlPs&list=PLRIuuDO-0RtAWO7MvLb5W9NbzfocDheNk&index=12
BONUS - Try tracking your physical activity with a log like the one below - 60 minutes a day!
I would love to hear from you in the comments!
Mrs. West
Thanks for checking in to find out the CHALLENGE and BONUS for the week :)
CHALLENGE - Try out this session of PE with Joe at the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8
AND/OR check out this SPACE JAM dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0evAuWFlPs&list=PLRIuuDO-0RtAWO7MvLb5W9NbzfocDheNk&index=12
BONUS - Try tracking your physical activity with a log like the one below - 60 minutes a day!
I would love to hear from you in the comments!
Mrs. West
Thursday, April 16, 2020
4/17 PE!
Happy Friday!
Here is the weekly CHALLENGE and BONUS :) For those of you who noticed that I've changed the name of the blog, this was done because I teach PE at two schools in Corvallis! I teach at Wilson primarily, but I also teach a few classes over at Mt. View - so welcome both Wildcats and Eagles!
CHALLENGE - take a nice long walk through the neighborhood (bonus points if the whole family goes together) and complete the Nature Scavenger Hunt - for even more of a challenge, do this activity while running, skipping, jumping, sliding, hopping, leaping, etc!
https://www.freekidscrafts.com/summer-scavenger-hunt/
BONUS - get moving with the Trail Blazers Virtual PE every weekday morning at 10 AM!
Search @blazercommunity on Instagram and click on their LIVE feed at 10 AM weekday mornings
Try out these ideas for how to stay active at home!
https://www2.heart.org/site/DocServer/KHC_25_Ways_to_Get_Moving_at_home.pdf
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Here is the weekly CHALLENGE and BONUS :) For those of you who noticed that I've changed the name of the blog, this was done because I teach PE at two schools in Corvallis! I teach at Wilson primarily, but I also teach a few classes over at Mt. View - so welcome both Wildcats and Eagles!
CHALLENGE - take a nice long walk through the neighborhood (bonus points if the whole family goes together) and complete the Nature Scavenger Hunt - for even more of a challenge, do this activity while running, skipping, jumping, sliding, hopping, leaping, etc!
https://www.freekidscrafts.com/summer-scavenger-hunt/
BONUS - get moving with the Trail Blazers Virtual PE every weekday morning at 10 AM!
Search @blazercommunity on Instagram and click on their LIVE feed at 10 AM weekday mornings
Try out these ideas for how to stay active at home!
https://www2.heart.org/site/DocServer/KHC_25_Ways_to_Get_Moving_at_home.pdf
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Thursday, April 9, 2020
4/10 PE!
Hello and happy Friday!
Each week, I'll give you a CHALLENGE TASK, as well as a BONUS idea or option you can check out to get even more PE at home on the other days of the week.
Our goal is to keep up our fitness level, instead of learning new skills, because not all of us have equipment at home - even Mrs. West! Remember to challenge yourself to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day!
CHALLENGE - Follow along with the Cardio Whip Nae Nae (some of you may already know it from previous years)!
Here are the steps in writing...
freestyle
whip nae nae x 4
jumping jacks x 6/punches x 4 - repeat
jump lunge w/pulse x 8
high knees
floss
whip nae nae x 4
jumping jacks x 6/punches x 4 - repeat
side jumps w/hands up and superman x 4
push ups w/punches
floss
whip nae nae x 4
final pose
BONUS -
#1 - April DEAM (Drop Everything and Move) Calendar
You’ll need to play a little catch-up since the month has already started
Click here to get the link
https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/04-CAL-DEAM-April-Final.pdf
* parents do not need to initial the boxes AND this does not need to be returned *
#2 - Eggercise Eggs - want an active egg hunt...look no further :)
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/02/exercise-eggs-scavenger-hunt.html
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Each week, I'll give you a CHALLENGE TASK, as well as a BONUS idea or option you can check out to get even more PE at home on the other days of the week.
Our goal is to keep up our fitness level, instead of learning new skills, because not all of us have equipment at home - even Mrs. West! Remember to challenge yourself to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day!
CHALLENGE - Follow along with the Cardio Whip Nae Nae (some of you may already know it from previous years)!
Here are the steps in writing...
freestyle
whip nae nae x 4
jumping jacks x 6/punches x 4 - repeat
jump lunge w/pulse x 8
high knees
floss
whip nae nae x 4
jumping jacks x 6/punches x 4 - repeat
side jumps w/hands up and superman x 4
push ups w/punches
floss
whip nae nae x 4
final pose
BONUS -
#1 - April DEAM (Drop Everything and Move) Calendar
You’ll need to play a little catch-up since the month has already started
Click here to get the link
https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/04-CAL-DEAM-April-Final.pdf
* parents do not need to initial the boxes AND this does not need to be returned *
#2 - Eggercise Eggs - want an active egg hunt...look no further :)
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/02/exercise-eggs-scavenger-hunt.html
Thanks for checking in!
Mrs. West
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Adjusting to the new norm...distance PE!
Hey Wildcats (and some Alligators)!
What a strange few weeks! I hope you all are doing well, staying healthy, and adjusting to our new normal for the next little while. Thank you all, in advance, for your understanding and flexibility as we, as teachers, figure all of this out. There is certainly a learning curve!
When I heard that we would be making the shift to distance learning, I thought "what in the world does distance learning for elementary PE look like!?!" While current restrictions we face in terms of social distancing, access to facilities, access to equipment, etc. may cause a shift in our lifestyle, one thing we CAN STILL ENGAGE IN IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. And while it might look different than it has in the past, we are all in this together. Now, maybe more than ever, physical activity is crucial to maintaining our physical and mental health.
Each week, I will be providing resources and suggestions for ways that you, as a whole family, can stay active throughout this time. Are there barriers? Of course. Are we always motivated? Nope. Do we have time constraints and other responsibilities? Definitely. But WE CAN DO THIS! Adults, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day - it doesn't have to be all at once! Kids, aim for at least...come on, I know you know this...60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
In an effort to not overwhelm you, I will keep this very basic to start out. These are options for the whole family. Pick your poison :) Keep it fun...physical activity shouldn't be a chore.
Ideas...
Walk around the neighborhood - include short sprints to the next mailbox, tree, etc
Learn a dance off of YouTube
Download a free exercise app - Sworkit Kids or Nike Training Club
Create an obstacle course in the backyard
Jump rope challenges (right foot, left foot, can-can, skiers, etc) - pretend if you don't have one!
Thanks for checking in! Please leave a comment if you enjoyed a physical activity together, or you created your own! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Mrs. West
What a strange few weeks! I hope you all are doing well, staying healthy, and adjusting to our new normal for the next little while. Thank you all, in advance, for your understanding and flexibility as we, as teachers, figure all of this out. There is certainly a learning curve!
When I heard that we would be making the shift to distance learning, I thought "what in the world does distance learning for elementary PE look like!?!" While current restrictions we face in terms of social distancing, access to facilities, access to equipment, etc. may cause a shift in our lifestyle, one thing we CAN STILL ENGAGE IN IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. And while it might look different than it has in the past, we are all in this together. Now, maybe more than ever, physical activity is crucial to maintaining our physical and mental health.
Each week, I will be providing resources and suggestions for ways that you, as a whole family, can stay active throughout this time. Are there barriers? Of course. Are we always motivated? Nope. Do we have time constraints and other responsibilities? Definitely. But WE CAN DO THIS! Adults, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day - it doesn't have to be all at once! Kids, aim for at least...come on, I know you know this...60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
In an effort to not overwhelm you, I will keep this very basic to start out. These are options for the whole family. Pick your poison :) Keep it fun...physical activity shouldn't be a chore.
Ideas...
Walk around the neighborhood - include short sprints to the next mailbox, tree, etc
Learn a dance off of YouTube
Download a free exercise app - Sworkit Kids or Nike Training Club
Create an obstacle course in the backyard
Jump rope challenges (right foot, left foot, can-can, skiers, etc) - pretend if you don't have one!
Thanks for checking in! Please leave a comment if you enjoyed a physical activity together, or you created your own! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Mrs. West
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