Art w/ Mr. Ryan
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Music w/ Ms. Katherine
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Espanol w/ Ms. Ximena
ximenac@willowwind.org
We just finished the Unit : Introductions and greeting. We started with Halloween activities, adding the Unit: “The Parts of the face” in Spanish . The kids are doing a wonderful job. The have enjoyed the class singing, drawing, and playing. One of the activities they did last class was to draw a Monster’s face. Where they had to create a monster drawing his face parts, and saying them in Spanish. Also, we played a game called "Toca tu cara", where they had to touch their own face parts as I was calling them in Spanish. An extension of this is that the students are now feeling more confident at saying Spanish words, which is really rewarding.
This month, I added “Halloween” as a cultural topic. We have talked about Halloween celebration and most of the activities are related to this event. For example we created a Pumpkin face and they helped me to put the parts of the face together when I called the words in Spanish. Next month, we are going to continue with “Parts of the face” and also, I will introduce the Unit: “Parts of the body”.
Physical Education w/ Ms. Susan
susant@willowwind.org
Exercising has many healthful benefits. First, muscles grow when they are used. Unexercised muscles contract when they are not used. Muscles that become unaccustomed to exercise can be injured by sudden or strenuous activity. This is why muscles, including the heart, should be exercised regularly and in moderation. Students are continuously learning the names of the major muscle groups and bones in their bodies. Students are participating in physical activities and learning how to take their resting heart rate before their warm-up and after their cardiovascular workout. With this exercise students are implementing math into finding their pulse rate per minute.
Physical Education Procedures and Expectations:
- Respect yourself and others
- Wear appropriate clothing and gym shoes or close-toed shoes
- Walk in and out of the building quietly
- Be silent and listen when the teacher is speaking
- Follow directions
- Use equipment with permission only
The curriculum for Kindergarten and Primary School students promotes both gross and fine motor skill development through use of warm-ups, games and manipulatives. Warm-ups consist of stretching exercises. Games include soccer, soft frisbee, and noodle tag. Manipulatives like bean bags, parachutes games, and jump rope are being incorporated . The goal of physical education class is to learn how to lead and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. This unit is essential to building a positive, active, successful and safe learning environment. Students are learning to understand how physical education class is organized and the expectations related to their participation.
As their Physical Education teacher I continue to pay particular attention to their social development. Taking advantage of building their self esteem and confidence throughout their physical education class. Students are working on problem solving, cooperation and even learning to be leaders by taking turns which is critical to a successful program. The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
To pursue a lifetime of healthful physical activity, a physically literate individual.
- Has learned the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities.
- Knows the implications and the benefits of involvement in various types of physical activities.
- Participates regularly in physical activity.
- Is physically fit.
- Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle.
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