I will have 3rd-5th grade classes play a sideline basketball game during their first class of the week and then they will then play holiday games during the second class of the week.  The Kindergarten classes will play holiday games during both of their classes this week and the 1st and 2nd grade classes will play holiday games during their class this week.

This week, my 3rd-5th grade classes will be playing lead-up basketball games (horse, lightning, and two person around the world) during both of their classes.  The 4th and 5th graders will also perform their first jump rope assessment this week.  The 4th graders will perform a 2 min. test and the 5th graders will perform a 3 min. test.  I will plan to reassess them after our winter break to give them another chance to get a higher number of jumps/better grade.  My K-2nd grade classes will play tagging games and practice a variety of skills with the scooters this week.

The 1st-5th grade classes continue with practicing basketball skills this week.  The main skill I will work with all of my classes will be the set shot.  I will have the students practice this skill in a variety ways to help them improve their technique and aim.  Each class will perform it differently, so that it is developmentally appropriate for their ability level.  The kindergarten classes will start a new unit this week, which will be scooters.  I will have them learn and practice a variety of scooter skills.