Staying on track!

Students in first and second grade are trying several different options as we do a very short track unit. Students have competed as a team in relays, ran short and long races, and are trying hurdles, and several jumping activities. Kindergarten will be starting their countdown of 26 letters of the alphabet next week and this will carry over in the gym!

Standing In

Students who brought in the most money for Jump Rope for Heart were rewarded outside of the standard from the American Heart Association. I chose to give the students an extra incentive and allow them to become the P.E. Teacher for one day during their gym time. Students have done a terrific job so far and respected the teacher! The teacher also was able to pick their warm up and activity for the day!

Next!

We will be finishing up our soccer unit next week, as this week we started playing soccer games and students are doing a fantastic job. Their practice with the skills part of the unit has carried over and I have seen several students using their knees and head to move the ball! Kindergarten has been working on dribbling this week and have exercised great control!
Next up: Students will get a chance to individually succeed in our track unit, as we have been in several team sport units. As the weather gets nice, give your children a chance to get outside and practice. Students understand that to become better at something no matter what it is, they have to practice!

Soccer Goals!

With some money that was used for the P.E. department, Elizabeth Ide was able to buy two soccer goals for the outside field area. While we are in our soccer unit students will get a chance to use these over the next two weeks as the weather gets warmer. Students of all ages at Ide are doing a fantastic job with the fundamentals of soccer. This week we start the more competitive side this upcoming week and this will allow students to demonstrate these skills while still having fun!