Ninja Training parts 2 & 3 in KG PE

KG students have continued their training to be Ninjas this week. On Monday we focused on silently walking and balancing on the balance beams.

Today we created a low rope course in the playground, so the students could have a go at crossing several types of rope bridges, swinging on the ropes to cross the obstacles, climbing through the lasers beams on the climbing frame and the favorite - zip lining to an island. The equipment was up for break and lunchtime so everyone in Elementary got to have a go, especially Early Years.

G1 Shares Understanding on Concepts using Seesaw

G1 students have been learning about different ball skills such as tossing, throwing, catching, dribbling and kicking.

They have been inquiring into the skills to send and receive a ball from a partner. Throughout games and activities, students are inquiring into how to perform these skills effectively.

Today learners were able to demonstrate and share the understanding of their learning using an app called "Seesaw."

This is a great way to share authentic learning with parents. Students can watch their videos to listen to themselves explaining something, but most importantly, parents can see what their kids are learning and comment on the videos.

If your child is in G1, please do comment on their video as your feedback is like gold to them.

Thanks!

G5 Net Games: Badminton

To better understand net games, how to play them, and the transference between net games such as volleyball, badminton or tennis, G5 learners have been inquiring into the importance of footwork and interpersonal communication.

We started the unit with some volleyball games and we recently started exploring a new game for many, badminton.

Students played 1vs 1 rallies and they were challenged to use different shots, use shots that would make their opponent move and return to the court after each hit.

In addition, they had to learn how to serve properly.

Slowly, G5 students are starting to be aware of the spaces and the importance of footwork and correct grip.

 

As learners play games, I like to observe them and ask them questions to see if they are understanding their actions, if they have a plan, or if they are just trying to randomly hit the shuttle back to the opposite side of the net. 

These are some questions I asked them during games to provoke their thinking:

How do you score in badminton?

What can you do to score in badminton?

What can you do to stop your opponent from scoring?

What way is the best to keep the shuttle in play for you?

Yesterday students played a "badminton intro game." Thinking of what they do and why they do it during games, allowed them to better understand net games. In addition, they were able to develop the skills needed to play net games.

Striking and Fielding games in Grade 2

Grade 2 students have been working on Striking and Fielding games. This week they have been practicing their fielding skills while playing Tic Tac Toe. Students had to stand in the square they wanted to put their marker in and catch a ball thrown to them by their partner. If they caught the ball they could claim the square. They also practiced striking a ball off a Tee, and inquired into how to get the ball go in different directions, after noticing last week that they were not too good at hitting the ball into spaces.

We have also gone into the gym and introduced the concepts of running to bases while having great fun playing gymnastics rounders. 

Ninja Training in KG PE

As part of their movement skills unit, KG students have being practicing their jumping and balancing skills in a variety of situations. For today's lesson, they all had great fun participating in a Ninja Warrior Training Obstacle Course in the Gymnastics room. As well as jumping, balancing and climbing, the students also collaborated to modify the basic course and make it more challenging. The videos below demonstrate what the course looks like from a trainee Ninja perspective!

  

Target Games in Grade 4 PE

Students in G4 have just started a unit on Target Games. Our first activity was to work out what they already knew about target games, before they then worked out what they wanted to know and play.

The second part of the unit was to start to play a variety of different target games in lessons. 

G5 Net Games

G5 students have been inquiring in net games.

We started "unpacking" our knowledge in net games. Below you can see what learners came up with:

Some ideas from the whiteboard:

• There is an even number of players
• You have to hit the ball or shuttlecock over the net
• Unique scoring system
• You need to move quickly (footwork)
• You can use a racket, a paddle or your hand to hit
• Must show sportsmanship
• Eyes on the ball
• There is a net in the middle of the court
• Badminton, tennis, volleyball, and ping-pong are examples of net games.

Students started to work with a partner, practicing the skills and soon playing small games. So far we only have been exploring volleyball and soon will start playing other net games such as badminton.

We have been using an app called Flipgrid in class so learners can demonstrate their understanding of the skills learned in volleyball. 

In addition, they had to film others and explain what their partners/team were doing (or not doing) while playing small games.

YAPP Capture the Flag and Dodgeball

Our final YAPP event of the school year saw us host 180 students from CISPP, iCAN and ISPP for an afternoon of Dodgeball in the gym and Capture the Flag out on the field.