Thank you for taking the time to read the 3rd term summary of your child's physical education program at Leatherbarrow.
Outcomes for Physical Education are assessed throughout each grade level; however, achieving AA (Appropriate Achievement) is expected by the end of grades 1, 3 and 5.
I wish each and every one of you a safe, healthy, active and FUN summer!
For returning students to DATL, please keep safety (and ease of putting them on independently) in mind when purchasing indoor shoes (preferably running shoes - a few brands have Velcro closures) as these will be needed for PE class. Thank you very much.
June 2019
During our final term, the students have explored a variety of activities and equipment. They were exposed to parachute games, dance, cooperative games, striking & hand-eye coordination activities, fitness activities and our final Scooter City mini unit. We have also been fortunate to get outside to explore new games and the Trans Canada Trail while the playground was being reconfigured.
Our first unit was educational dance - we learned a few folk songs as well as current favourites with the help of Ben Pirillo's YouTube channel "Let's Dance." Check it out on a rainy day!! Students were also encouraged to move and create their own freestyles movements to a variety of music.
Parachute games are an all-time favourite! These activities emphasize creativity and cooperation. Elements of dance and creative movement are incorporated into some of the parachute lessons. Other cooperative activities included partner balances, buddy fitness, scooters, and skills practice stations.
We continued to practice hand-eye coordination skills with a variety of equipment. The children used paddles, racquets, ballons, lightweight balls, to practice striking in a variety of ways. Grade 2 students also used bats, balls and tees to strike for distance. These skills help students improve their visual tracking, manipulation and dexterity proficiency.
One intention of the fundamental movement skills taught in the K-2 Physical Education curriculum is to help build confidence in a child’s ability to “join in” – whether it is at the park, in the backyard, or in an organized activity. Remember - keeping active should be a lifelong adventure. Physical education at school is only part of the picture. Let’s do our best to help our children develop a positive attitude toward active living in the pursuit of lifelong health and well-being. Get outside and have fun!
All the best to our Grade 2 students as they move on to Hampton Elementary School! I hope to see many of you running as part of the cross country program in the fall.
Michelle Brenton, Physical Education Specialist
NOTE to Kindergarten and Grade One Parents: When shopping for indoor footwear for September, please keep safety in mind for PE class. Children need well-fitting sneakers (preferably running shoes they can put on independently) that do not mark our gym floor. Thank you very much.
Outcomes for Physical Education are assessed throughout each grade level; however, achieving AA (Appropriate Achievement) is expected by the end of grades 1, 3 and 5.
I wish each and every one of you a safe, healthy, active and FUN summer!
For returning students to DATL, please keep safety (and ease of putting them on independently) in mind when purchasing indoor shoes (preferably running shoes - a few brands have Velcro closures) as these will be needed for PE class. Thank you very much.
June 2019
During our final term, the students have explored a variety of activities and equipment. They were exposed to parachute games, dance, cooperative games, striking & hand-eye coordination activities, fitness activities and our final Scooter City mini unit. We have also been fortunate to get outside to explore new games and the Trans Canada Trail while the playground was being reconfigured.
Our first unit was educational dance - we learned a few folk songs as well as current favourites with the help of Ben Pirillo's YouTube channel "Let's Dance." Check it out on a rainy day!! Students were also encouraged to move and create their own freestyles movements to a variety of music.
Parachute games are an all-time favourite! These activities emphasize creativity and cooperation. Elements of dance and creative movement are incorporated into some of the parachute lessons. Other cooperative activities included partner balances, buddy fitness, scooters, and skills practice stations.
We continued to practice hand-eye coordination skills with a variety of equipment. The children used paddles, racquets, ballons, lightweight balls, to practice striking in a variety of ways. Grade 2 students also used bats, balls and tees to strike for distance. These skills help students improve their visual tracking, manipulation and dexterity proficiency.
One intention of the fundamental movement skills taught in the K-2 Physical Education curriculum is to help build confidence in a child’s ability to “join in” – whether it is at the park, in the backyard, or in an organized activity. Remember - keeping active should be a lifelong adventure. Physical education at school is only part of the picture. Let’s do our best to help our children develop a positive attitude toward active living in the pursuit of lifelong health and well-being. Get outside and have fun!
All the best to our Grade 2 students as they move on to Hampton Elementary School! I hope to see many of you running as part of the cross country program in the fall.
Michelle Brenton, Physical Education Specialist
NOTE to Kindergarten and Grade One Parents: When shopping for indoor footwear for September, please keep safety in mind for PE class. Children need well-fitting sneakers (preferably running shoes they can put on independently) that do not mark our gym floor. Thank you very much.