Art w/ Mr. Ryan
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Espanol w/ Ms. Ximena
ximenac@willowwind.org
We are almost at the end of the
school year and in these few moths the kids are doing a great job in Spanish
class! I am always gratified and excited by what the students can accomplish in
a relatively short period of time. Their enthusiasm for learning Spanish
makes it a pleasure to work with them.
Since
my last note, we have continued to learn more vocabulary about food. Also, this
month we added the topic “La ropa” (the clothes) and have practiced the
vocabulary every day with the question: What are you wearing today? among other
activities. Perhaps you have heard about the song “gorro, camisa, y
pantalones”. It is a funny and catchy song about clothes and the kids love it.
Also, this month we read the books “
Pino se viste solo” (Pino dresses himself) by Gabriela keselman. After Spring break we did a small
review about animals, food and clothing. Also, we talked about Easter bunny,
and they learned and practice few Spanish words about Easter. Next month, we are going to start the
unit: The Vowels. The kids are going to practice the vowels sounds and words
that start with each vowel.
Phy Ed w/ Ms. Susan
Gymnastic activities accomplish many physical education content
standards at the elementary level. Attempting these skills gives students an
opportunity to develop some personal skills such as perseverance, determination
and courage, as the stunts are typically new and not usually accomplished on
the first try.
A gymnastics unit is valuable to the physical education
curriculum. Students can continue to develop their personal fitness by
participating in activities that require strength and power. There is a large
portion of the activities that demand arm strength, which is difficult to find
in other sport units. In addition, students will benefit from the flexibility,
agility, balance, strength and body control required to accomplish gymnastic
activities. Students will see how gymnastic activities will improve their
personal fitness and benefit their participation in other sport skills, as
well.
It is very important to emphasize safety in a gymnastics unit. By
progressing students through rigorous development levels, they are kept safe in
attempting new activities that they are equipped to handle. This unit is
limited by the equipment available for safety.
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.
- Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful
lifestyle.
- Believe that honesty, respect, and responsibility are character
traits.
