Start Up in September

For the month of Sept. we have been working hard in Phys Ed across all grades from Kindergarten to grade 3.

Students in grades 1-3 have learned their den colours for the year as well as being able to "show me three" for every Phys Ed class they attend. When showing 3 students are: 1. sitting criss-cross 2. in a straight line 3. ready to listen. These 3 important characteristics allow us to begin our Phys Ed classes quickly and spend the most amount of time in our activity.

Our main activity for the month has been developing age-appropriate soccer skills for grades 1-3 students. We have worked on passing, dribbling and shooting the ball with control and accuracy. We have been using our non-kicking foot to aim by pointing our toes at our target and discussing which parts of our foot are the best to maintain control of the ball. During our discussions, we have focused on why kicking with our toes is not an appropriate skill in soccer: the curved shape of our toes means we lose control of the ball and our toes are likely to get hurt as they are not some of the tiniest parts of our body.

Students have enjoyed the opportunity to play small games against their peers, putting their new skills to use and even getting to play as the goal keeper for a game each. We will carry on with building physical literacy in throwing and catching as well as through the introduction of We Move Wednesdays. Students will be wearing pedometers to measure their movement during Phys Ed on Wednesdays while participating in activities focused around balance, coordination and critical thinking.

In Kindergarten Phys Ed, we have been building our ability to work cooperatively with our peers and being safe when engaging in large group activities. Students are mastering the ability to take turns, work with their peers during different activities and make safe choices in the gym. We are beginning to work on developing the physical literacy of our youngest students through throwing, jumping and balance activities.

Stay tuned for more info on Phys Ed at PHS!