Kdg-2nd GradersLower elementary built on the striking skills we practice last week. We played "One Ball" the first half of the week. Students were divided into groups of (3) and instead of running around all bases, just did one each time. We used the tee in Kindergarten and 1st grades, and I slowly underhand pitched to the 2nd graders who felt they were ready. The last half of the week, we progressed further and played tee-ball with big mat bases. We learned the ways to get out, and the importance of moving quickly!
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Kdg.-2nd GradersWe started off practicing our underhand throw in day one of class this week. We played, "Champions and Challengers." They did a really nice job with form. The second day of the week, we started striking, and 1st and 2nd graders used gloves. They practiced hitting balls from tees and I would slow pitch to the students who are in baseball/softball etc. 3rd-5th GradersUpper elementary were able to play two modified versions of baseball/softball. We played "Lemming Ball" and "Bark Ball". I really liked the Lemming Ball game because all of the students were able to run each time the ball was hit, so it really helped build their cardiovascular endurance! Bark ball was fun because they were introduced to several of the rules without having to monitor 3 bases.
Kdg.-2nd GradersWe finished our striking with short-handled implements unit this week. Students learned how to play "Floorball." Floorball is played completely underneath a net and the ball is passed back and forth between opponents. It was a perfect introductory game because it was easier on their hand eye coordination not having to track the ball in the air, or on a bounce. The last portion of the week we played a similar version of pickleball. Students practiced underhand serves, and contacting a moving ball after a bounce. They were surprised to see how much more difficult this was! I had originally planned to play a game of striking four square, but after their initial class this week, I knew that would have to wait until next year when we had refined our skills! 3rd-5th GradersUpper elementary continued striking this week as well. We were able to use two different short-handled implements: a tennis racket and a badminton racket. 3rd graders focused on the differences between the two, bouncing on a serve, underhand/overhand, scoring, etc. but didn't actually score unless they chose to. 4th and 5th graders actually scored games and I rotated teams to the middle courts in order to play a championship like game. I was pleased to see how many of them have said they played badminton before, they really enjoyed playing!
Welcome back!Most classes only received one day of PE this week due to the scheduled day off on Monday for the holiday, and the unexpected April snow day on Wednesday! We are starting our short handled striking units this week. We are fortunate to have a variety of implements such as: foam lolipop paddles, pickleball paddles, tennis rackets, and badminton rackets. This week upper elementary learned how to play "Pickleball". Pickleball is a favorite of mine, and once the kiddos get over the name they seem to love it too. (side note: the person who invented pickleball had a dog name pickles that was constantly running around trying to get the ball, and it was named after him!) Lower elementary went through a variety of "striking stations" to help develop their skills. In Michigan, we are supposed to be successfully striking by second grade! Stations included: (1) striking a balloon, (2) striking a beach ball, (3) hitting a ball downward (like a dribble) with a paddle, (4) keeping a beach ball up in a circle-how many touches can you get? (5) Striking a large bouncy ball against a wall, (6) pickleball over a net with a modified ball. Classes that received a second day of PE were able to participate in Easter Themed Stations this week. We had (1) Bunny Hop Sack Race, (2) Egg and Spoon Relay, (3) balance toys (4) Egg Toss (5) Egg-sersise Instructive Eggs, (6) Find the Golden Egg under cones. |
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