This Week in P.E.
This week in P.E. our Y5’s-2nd graders will move into a basketball unit where our primary focus this week will be on control with the basketball and hand dribbling. Students will build confidence through a series of progressions such as slaps, taps and wraps as well as dribbling and using an arm guard (shielding the ball with opposite arm) building all the fundamental skills used in a basketball game.
Our 3rd-5th grade primary focus this week will be on passing and shooting. Students will learn and practice the techniques used in a bounce pass and chest pass (Bend, Extend, Release) and understand situations they would use each type of pass during a game situation. Additionally, we will learn about B.E.E.F.! Balance (body positioning), Elbow (shooting elbow in), Eyes (looking at the back of the rim) and Follow-through (extension of the shooting hand and a flick of the wrist aka the hand in the cookie jar).
News and Notes:
- With the peak of winter fast approaching, I would like give a friendly reminder that athletic shoes and comfortable clothing are necessary in order to keep kids active, engaged, safe, learning and consistently improving their motor skills. I appreciate your time and assistance as we work together to prepare physically literate and active kids!
- If your child is participating in the November Planks-Giving Challenge, please have your student turn the signed calendar into the main office the week of December 3rd for their name on the tree in the gym!
- The next fitness calendar for the month of December will be distributed to students by the end of the week.
Helping kids stay fit,
Mr. Harvey
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