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
Friday, September 27, 2019
Working together...
Hello Wildcats!
We've been doing some cooperation activities in PE to hone our skills...and, unfortunately, I've felt under the weather which required a few sick days. As we start our throwing unit next week, I'm hoping we can continue to focus on what it looks like to be a good teammate - we'll discuss communication (both positive and negative), compromise, flexibility, sharing, and trust. PE provides a very natural platform for learning how to work with others.
In other news outside of PE, Mrs. Lamar, one of our wonderful educational assistants at Wilson, is starting the running club back up! Wilson Wildcat Running Club will start next week! It will be a little different than in years past. It will be taking place during morning recess. For now, it will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for grades 3-5. She plans to add in K-2 on Tuesday and Thursday once location and logistic details get figured out. Secondly, the club will involve more than just counting laps. Running is so much more than that! She plans to include running games and relays, as well as peer bonding activities. This is a great opportunity during the school day, so please take advantage of this time!
First weeks at a glance...
We've been doing some cooperation activities in PE to hone our skills...and, unfortunately, I've felt under the weather which required a few sick days. As we start our throwing unit next week, I'm hoping we can continue to focus on what it looks like to be a good teammate - we'll discuss communication (both positive and negative), compromise, flexibility, sharing, and trust. PE provides a very natural platform for learning how to work with others.
In other news outside of PE, Mrs. Lamar, one of our wonderful educational assistants at Wilson, is starting the running club back up! Wilson Wildcat Running Club will start next week! It will be a little different than in years past. It will be taking place during morning recess. For now, it will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for grades 3-5. She plans to add in K-2 on Tuesday and Thursday once location and logistic details get figured out. Secondly, the club will involve more than just counting laps. Running is so much more than that! She plans to include running games and relays, as well as peer bonding activities. This is a great opportunity during the school day, so please take advantage of this time!
First weeks at a glance...
Mrs. Kramer's class playing PAC-man tag
Mrs. McCracken's class playing Hula Hoop Hang On
Mrs. Gough's class getting off of their sinking boat!
Mrs. Michalski's class moving as one turtle
Mrs. Villani's class playing Hog Call - getting grouped with your eyes closed while making your animal sound
Thanks so much for checking in!
Mrs. West
Friday, September 6, 2019
Welcome to 2019-2020!
Welcome back, Wildcats!
It feels good to be getting back into routine! It's been SO wonderful to see you all this week! We covered a lot in PE in these last three days! 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. I went on a honeymoon to Costa Rica - we had to postpone the trip because my husband and I got the flu the day after our wedding this spring. I spent the rest of the summer hiking, mountain biking, camping, playing at the beach, and enjoying time with family.
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!
Mrs. West
Summer Snapshot
It feels good to be getting back into routine! It's been SO wonderful to see you all this week! We covered a lot in PE in these last three days! 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. I went on a honeymoon to Costa Rica - we had to postpone the trip because my husband and I got the flu the day after our wedding this spring. I spent the rest of the summer hiking, mountain biking, camping, playing at the beach, and enjoying time with family.
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!
Mrs. West
Summer Snapshot
Spending time on the beach with some of my nieces and nephews...and of course my puppy
Backpacking in Bull of the Woods Wilderness
Kayaking on the Lewis River in Washington
Hiking with my husband and sister in Florence, where I grew up
Repelling next to a waterfall in Costa Rica
Friday, May 17, 2019
Wellness Fair 2019
Good afternoon, Wildcats!
This is an obstacle course I set up for my nephew, and he loved trying to beat his previous time :) An obstacle course is a really easy, inexpensive way to keep your Wildcat active and entertained for an evening. Try one out in your own backyard!
Hope you can get out in the rain this weekend for some exercise!
Miss Stone
I just wanted to share a few photos from this year's Wellness Fair, as well as a video to give you ideas for making an obstacle course of your own. Thank you so much to all of you who were able to join us for the fun and sweat :)
Getting our groove on at Zumba!
Utilizing a FREE app called Nike Training Club, for at-home workouts
Even Wilson joined the fun!
Obstacle course starting line
Some of our 5th grade boys competing against the OSU woman basketball players
Wilson was one of two schools to win the Oregon School Wellness Award this year! Way to go, Wildcats!
This is an obstacle course I set up for my nephew, and he loved trying to beat his previous time :) An obstacle course is a really easy, inexpensive way to keep your Wildcat active and entertained for an evening. Try one out in your own backyard!
Hope you can get out in the rain this weekend for some exercise!
Miss Stone
Friday, March 8, 2019
Winter Heart Health
Great job Wildcats!
You all stepped up to the challenge and kept your body moving for the entire Fun Run! That was hard work, but it is really good for us to push our bodies to their limit. I'm guessing some of you woke up a little bit sore the next day - I certainly did!
After working hard for the Fun Run, we started our volleyball unit which has been a blast. I love watching the students catch on to skills that are unfamiliar.
As we move our way through winter, I always observe a little bit of a dip in our cardiovascular endurance, based on our PACER test scores. If you want to know more about the PACER test, you can check out my previous post titled "PACER - what's that!" Even though the weather doesn't always cooperate, it is still so important to get our bodies the exercise they need every day. How much exercise do we need every day? Check out this link to see what the CDC suggests -
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/
The Wilson Wellness Calendars are a great way to see how on track you are with reaching these goals. Tracking activity level can be a very eye-opening experience and highly motivating.
Mr. Beasley was telling me about an activity he did with his family to motivate some movement. He called it the Fro-Yo Challenge - he challenged his girls to run four laps around the track at Linus Pauling, and then he took them to get frozen yogurt. Try it out with your Wildcat! Thanks for checking in!
Miss Stone
You all stepped up to the challenge and kept your body moving for the entire Fun Run! That was hard work, but it is really good for us to push our bodies to their limit. I'm guessing some of you woke up a little bit sore the next day - I certainly did!
After working hard for the Fun Run, we started our volleyball unit which has been a blast. I love watching the students catch on to skills that are unfamiliar.
As we move our way through winter, I always observe a little bit of a dip in our cardiovascular endurance, based on our PACER test scores. If you want to know more about the PACER test, you can check out my previous post titled "PACER - what's that!" Even though the weather doesn't always cooperate, it is still so important to get our bodies the exercise they need every day. How much exercise do we need every day? Check out this link to see what the CDC suggests -
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/
The Wilson Wellness Calendars are a great way to see how on track you are with reaching these goals. Tracking activity level can be a very eye-opening experience and highly motivating.
Mr. Beasley was telling me about an activity he did with his family to motivate some movement. He called it the Fro-Yo Challenge - he challenged his girls to run four laps around the track at Linus Pauling, and then he took them to get frozen yogurt. Try it out with your Wildcat! Thanks for checking in!
Miss Stone
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Winter Hockey
Hi Wildcats!
For the past few weeks we've been embracing this cold weather and practicing our hockey skills :) The students have been learning the proper grip, stick handling, passing, and shooting. * POP QUIZ - have your Wildcat show you how to hold a hockey stick *
Hockey was always one of my favorite units in PE when I was growing up, and the students really seem to be enjoying it. We have seen a great deal of improvement since the beginning of the unit. We started game play this week - we are just doing 1 vs. 1 games which really gives students an opportunity to work on their puck handling skills.
The other excitement of this week was getting to try out climbing the rope. This is a challenge! Most of the Wildcats are still working to increase their muscular strength enough to climb the rope, but a few students from each class were able to reach the top. Tree climbing is a great way to practice for this challenge and build muscular strength. Thanks for checking in! Have a great long weekend!
Miss Stone
For the past few weeks we've been embracing this cold weather and practicing our hockey skills :) The students have been learning the proper grip, stick handling, passing, and shooting. * POP QUIZ - have your Wildcat show you how to hold a hockey stick *
Hockey was always one of my favorite units in PE when I was growing up, and the students really seem to be enjoying it. We have seen a great deal of improvement since the beginning of the unit. We started game play this week - we are just doing 1 vs. 1 games which really gives students an opportunity to work on their puck handling skills.
The other excitement of this week was getting to try out climbing the rope. This is a challenge! Most of the Wildcats are still working to increase their muscular strength enough to climb the rope, but a few students from each class were able to reach the top. Tree climbing is a great way to practice for this challenge and build muscular strength. Thanks for checking in! Have a great long weekend!
Miss Stone
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
JUMP!
Happy Wednesday Wildcats!
This week and last week we are jumping like crazy :) We had the Ropebusters here at Wilson on Monday after Thanksgiving break. The Ropebusters are a group of about 75 elementary and middle school students who work diligently to perfect and perform a variety of long and short jump rope skills. They came over to Wilson two days this week for workshops during PE classes and a performance. They travel all over Oregon helping students learn jump rope skills, so that students have another tool to become more heart-healthy!
Ropebusters performing at Wilson...
This is such a great and unique opportunity we have here at Wilson! Students worked in groups of two or three with a Ropebuster. The primary grades focused mainly on long jump rope, while the intermediate grades worked on short jump rope skills and tricks. Wildcats, you did AWESOME!
Jump rope is a great activity for the winter months - no outdoor gear required and minimal space needed! It is a great cardio workout, and there are so many tricks to learn!
Have a great rest of your week!
Miss Stone
This week and last week we are jumping like crazy :) We had the Ropebusters here at Wilson on Monday after Thanksgiving break. The Ropebusters are a group of about 75 elementary and middle school students who work diligently to perfect and perform a variety of long and short jump rope skills. They came over to Wilson two days this week for workshops during PE classes and a performance. They travel all over Oregon helping students learn jump rope skills, so that students have another tool to become more heart-healthy!
Ropebusters performing at Wilson...
This is such a great and unique opportunity we have here at Wilson! Students worked in groups of two or three with a Ropebuster. The primary grades focused mainly on long jump rope, while the intermediate grades worked on short jump rope skills and tricks. Wildcats, you did AWESOME!
Jump rope is a great activity for the winter months - no outdoor gear required and minimal space needed! It is a great cardio workout, and there are so many tricks to learn!
Have a great rest of your week!
Miss Stone
Friday, November 16, 2018
FORE!!!
Happy Friday Wildcats!
We tried something completely new to all of us this week in PE. Golf! Trysting Tree Golf Club purchased a children's golf curriculum to circulate around to all of the elementary schools in the district, in order to introduce students to a sport which many of them have not experienced. This unit created quite the learning curve for our students!
The first lesson we worked on putting, and the second lesson we tried our hand at a basic stroke with a driver. The equipment is adapted for children, to make their opportunity for success much greater. We had a great time if nothing else :)
Trysting Tree is also offering $5 rounds of golf to our elementary students - take advantage of that great deal! They will also set you up with some kids clubs to use for free.
Thanks for checking in!
Miss Stone
We tried something completely new to all of us this week in PE. Golf! Trysting Tree Golf Club purchased a children's golf curriculum to circulate around to all of the elementary schools in the district, in order to introduce students to a sport which many of them have not experienced. This unit created quite the learning curve for our students!
The first lesson we worked on putting, and the second lesson we tried our hand at a basic stroke with a driver. The equipment is adapted for children, to make their opportunity for success much greater. We had a great time if nothing else :)
Trysting Tree is also offering $5 rounds of golf to our elementary students - take advantage of that great deal! They will also set you up with some kids clubs to use for free.
Thanks for checking in!
Miss Stone
Friday, November 9, 2018
Timbers in the making...
Hi there Wildcats!
We just wrapped up our soccer unit today!
Team sports can be a little bit unnerving for students if they haven't been involved in those activities outside of school.
Fortunately, there exist a variety of methods to make sure each student experiences some level of success. Small-sided games are one of the best methods for ensuring that PE is not dominated by those with a higher level of skill in a given activity. A small-sided game is one in which the rules or environment is modified.
For example, we played some 1 vs 1 games to get students used to controlling the ball. We also played 3 vs. 3 with four potential goals for each team and no goalies. These small-sided games create an environment where players are able to get more quality touches on the ball, more experience in all phases of the game, and a higher degree of enjoyment and success. I love these small-sided games because, although the game is modified, it still provides students with the fundamental and tactical skills required for the activity.
Check out the link to see a small-sided game example -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0BQCbQMTU
The past few weeks, we covered dribbling, trapping, turns, passing, kicking, and shielding. Thanks for checking in!
We just wrapped up our soccer unit today!
Team sports can be a little bit unnerving for students if they haven't been involved in those activities outside of school.
Fortunately, there exist a variety of methods to make sure each student experiences some level of success. Small-sided games are one of the best methods for ensuring that PE is not dominated by those with a higher level of skill in a given activity. A small-sided game is one in which the rules or environment is modified.
For example, we played some 1 vs 1 games to get students used to controlling the ball. We also played 3 vs. 3 with four potential goals for each team and no goalies. These small-sided games create an environment where players are able to get more quality touches on the ball, more experience in all phases of the game, and a higher degree of enjoyment and success. I love these small-sided games because, although the game is modified, it still provides students with the fundamental and tactical skills required for the activity.
Check out the link to see a small-sided game example -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0BQCbQMTU
The past few weeks, we covered dribbling, trapping, turns, passing, kicking, and shielding. Thanks for checking in!
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