“Volleybones” unit off to a spooktacular start!
Since many classes did not have much time to play volleyball, Mrs. Hitchcock decided to continue the popular volleyball unit. BUT…classes really needed to start their bones/skeleton system unit also...
View ArticleSkeleton Tag, Skeleton Search, and Build-a-bone Relay
Today was a skeleton-packed day of P.E.! We started out with our warm up as usual then moved into skeleton tag. In this game, students are told the “safety bone” and are required to show and tell where...
View ArticleSkeleton Stations
Students are now in the final stage of the skeleton unit. After learning the upper body bones, lower body bones, how they fit together and where the bones are- they are ready to build and decorate a...
View ArticleStudents succeed at Skeleton Test!
Kindergarten and first grade students were tested today on a few of their bones. I picked the bones that we had studied the most (and the easiest for the kids to remember). I also threw in some “extra...
View ArticleNeuro-November!
With a limited amount of time for P.E. before Thanksgiving break (only 3 days of P.E. in 3 weeks) I wanted to think of a unit that would give the kids the most “bang for their buck”. I also wanted a...
View ArticleCup-stack/Brain Gym Extra Credit Challenge!
This is what we have been doing in class! A couple of our kids would be good competition for these two boys! See if you can spot when they cross their mid line!!! STUDENTS: If you tell me in class that...
View ArticleDiabolo December!
What’s a Diabolo? The Diabolo (dee-ab-uh-loh) is a spool shaped juggling prop that is whirled into the air with two sticks that are attached by a string. It will be our last activity in the December...
View ArticleBasketball is a “slam dunk!”
Everyone loves the basketball unit! Especially the Pre-K class! I made a special hoop just for them! I searched my equipment room for items that I could make a hoop with, and found an old equipment...
View ArticleRemember: Basketball Intramurals start next week!
Basketball intramurals start next week for grades 3rd-5th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm. Students are allowed to come on either day or both! Next TAP will probably be MORE basketball including...
View ArticleBack to Cool!
Whoops! I mean back to school of course, but school IS cool! Not only do you get to see all of your friends and favorite teachers, but also Ute Pass is celebrating it’s 40th birthday and got new...
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