Art w/ Mr. Ryan
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Espanol w/ Ms. Ximena
ximenac@willowwind.org
Since my last update, we have continued learning “The parts of the body” and have practiced the Spanish vocabulary playing, drawing and singing. Other topic that I added this month was “El dia de Accion de Gracias” (Thanksgiving day). For one week they worked making a book of giving thanks in Spanish. Perhaps, you have seen the book that they took home. They did a very good job choosing the most important things and people that they wanted to be thankful for.
In December, we are working on learning the colors ( kindergarten) and animals(1-2 graders). For most of them it is just a refresh study material, especially in regards to the colors. We work a lot on listening comprehension. For example: If I’m asking the color of a horse, they will be able to say if it is a black or a brown horse. This gives the students a chance to speak, even if the color vocabulary has been temporarily forgotten.
Susan w/ Ms. Susan
susant@willowwind.org
Willowwind strives to develop students who are willing to follow their goal. I’m preparing students to develop as leaders in the classroom and the community by challenging them to embark on their journey for knowledge and exercise as lifelong goals. By creating opportunities for students to learn discipline and dedication, I nurture them into becoming open-minded in heart, body, and mind. As their Physical Education teacher I provide a safe, supportive and caring learning environment which challenges and supports students to become confident, adaptive and productive lifelong learners. Therefore, I believe that honesty, respect, and responsibility are character traits. Students are continuously learning the names of the major muscle groups and bones in their bodies during their fitness class. Students are participating in physical cardiovascular workouts each time our class meets. We are jogging to and from the Church while building endurance along our journey.
Physical Education Procedures and Expectations:
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
Implementing the phrase (Stop, Look, and Listen)
Safety
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 football, dodgeball, 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.
Believe that honesty, respect, and responsibility are character traits.
