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2025 - 2026 SURVEY! 📝
Please fill out this short form about expectations AND to let me know a little bit about you!
Click on the picture!
Communication is key! 🔑 Thank you!
SELF CHECK & SHOUT-OUTS!!
Routine Reflection Time at the end of class calls for a Self Check, and also sharing Positive Shout-Outs!
EXAMPLE Space Ball
LESSON PLAN
This is an example of some Lesson Slides that I create for students
A Day in the Life of a Tobin Student in PE consists of:
Warm Up
Exercises / Yoga
Explanation of Activity
Skill Practice / Game, followed by..
Choice Work Time, Clean Up, and..
Positive Shout-Outs / Self Check
SEPTEMBER is for
TEAMWORK!!
Children's House students were working together in small groups at RELAY GAMES!
Lower Elementary & Upper Elementary were working teamwork; trying to keep a beach ball in the air in SPACE BALL!
SCROLL thru these PICS!
TEamWork makes the
DREAMWORK!!
Tobin students were working together in partners and in small groups.
Their goal was to be the BEST TEAMMATE possible while working through a challenge.
Student suggested tips were to COMMUNICATE, LISTEN, CREATE A PLAN, be PATIENT, SUPPORT others, and be POSITIVE.
This was showcased in an amazing way through.. TEAM BELT, TEAM SKI, and CUP STACKING.
1st Week = AWESOME!!
Scoreboard = Messages, School Pride, Timer!
Whiteboard = Student Shout-Outs!
Lili Pad Leap Frog = Teamwork in small groups!
First Lesson in PE = Getting comfortable in the new gym!
Check out this Tiger disguised as a PE teacher! Can't wait for Field Day on our OWN TOBIN FIELD next Spring!
Also - Check Out the Bracelets all Students & Teachers received for Field Day!!
They Say "Tobin Montessori School, Kind, Hard-Working, and Awesome!"
TOBIN Tiger
SIGHTING!
TOBIN Tiger
SIGHTING!
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POV: You are
a JUMP ROPE
a JUMP ROPE
Check out this cool game called Helicopter that we play in PE class. It works on impressive timing & jumping skills! Students also take turns spinning the rope.
4th Grade SwimMING!
4th Grade SwimMING!
Check out these awesome swimmers in the lap pool! They are getting an incredible experience to SWIM during school hours for physical education.
There is also a shallow pool for students just learning water safety, as well as a deep end pool with a diving board.
Noodle Balancing!
Noodle Balancing!
Check out this incredible "Head Noodle Scarve" balance this student was happily showing off! Moments after this pic, she practice Noodle Pop, trying to throw the noodle up toward the ceiling, and catch it when it floated down!
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2nd Grade
ICE SKATING!
ICE SKATING!
Check out these amazing skaters practicing their ice skating skills, while working together, having fun. A huge skill we learned is how to fall safely, and get right back up!
Merengue,
Bachata,
& Hip Hop
Dance!
💃 🕺
5th grade CPS students across the district are learning the above dances in PE Classes!
The culminating showcase will be on Wednesday evening 2/26 at 6pm in the CRLS upper gymnasium.
Upper El 4th grade students
are included as well!
Personal Update!
💒 💐
Sharing something personal: I got married! My (now) wife and I have dated for 5 years, and she has heard ALL about my passion for teaching. We are so excited for
our happy future together as
Best Friends.
Jumping Stations!
Students choose stations to practice jumping skills. The favorite station was Helicopter! What was once a scary situation to see the Jump Rope whipped around has now been taught & learned in a safe, fun routine that practices, jumping, communication, leadership, and group work.
Toss, Run, n' Catch
Students work together to toss, run, and catch their teammates scarves. If in a group of three, they rotate clockwise to catch each others! Hand-Eye Coordination, catching, timing, and directional skills are all being practiced.
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Healthy
Food / Activity
Matching Game
Students work together Running Relay Style in small groups to retrieve cards and match them! Each card has a healthy activity or food.
Driving Around Town
Students in Lower El & Children's House use their new Locomotor Licenses to drive to different locations around town. Everywhere from the grocery store, to the yoga studio, to the pool, and the car mechanic shop!
They also practice Yielding to pedestrians in the cross walk. And, as always, they are responsible for the use of materials, and their clean up. Finally, also shown at the end of this video is some exceptional Jump Rope!
Driving Around Town.MOV
Upper Elementary Track Stars!!
Students in Upper El practice Running, Throwing, & Jumping (with emphasis on Hurdles, Distance, ShotPut, Javelin, Long Jump, and High Jump!) Students were supportive with each other and encouraged all to try their best!!
Track Upper Elementary.MOV
Skeletal &
Skeletal &
💪 Muscular puzzles!
💪 Muscular puzzles!
Students are hard at work learning the scientific names for the bones and muscles of the human body.
Students were divided into small groups, used their relay race team skills, and built a body system puzzle!
Children's House in the HOUSE!!
Students in Children's House & Lower El practice Driving (with emphasis on Street Safety & Spatial Awareness) They also practice early steps to Jump Rope (jumping over a rope low-to-the-ground), and finally Balance on play stilts, and Volleying with Beach Balls.
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video-output-0B098D39-C492-4E98-85DC-8AD80A15B65D.movLocomotor, Pathways & Levels!
Students in Children's House & Lower El practice Locomotor Movements (skip, side-slide, gallop, & bear crawl, frog jump, etc.) as well as Pathways (curved, zig zag), and finally Levels (low, medium, & high!)
The different ways of moving strengthen coordination, balance, & healthy exercise & development.
Tobin PE Class Routine.movDay in the PE Life!
What do students do in Physical Education class? What is the typical schedule & routine? Ask no more- check out this video! Thanks to 3 great student volunteers!
LavaFieldCrossing.MOVTeamBelt.movMore Team Challenges! 🤩
Students Communicated, Worked Together, and created a Plan to cross the Lava Field on floor spots, or on a "Team Belt!" Students also practiced volleying a beach ball together in a game called "SpaceBall!" A ton of new experiences, social bonding, and fun for all!!
MilkshakeFries.MOVFIRST DAY: Agree OR Disagree 🍟🍦
Students had fun agreeing or disagreeing with classmates; with the final message being that - Although we may agree or disagree, we all have to Respectfully Work Together.
Communication is key! 🔑
SURVEY! 📝
Please fill out this short form about expectations AND to let me know a little bit about you!
Communication is key! 🔑
Thank you!
CURRICULUM
🗺️ MAPS 📅
This past year, Massachusetts released a revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education.
I organized it down into PE units to tentatively plan out the upcoming school year!
For CH, LE, and UE, review the slides for a Month-to-Month unit plan, as well as Learning Objectives for each unit.
Also, DEAR WORLD, here is a Passion Pitch I wrote for Physical Education. It's not only a job I'm passionate about, but it's also the health supporting, social skill building, stress release that our student's need!! Please check it out and support your local Physical Education department :)
3 v 3 Pickleball
2 v 2 Balloon Volleyball 🏐
3fa7cde4789a48f3868668e0da0053be.movSMALL GROUP GAMES 🏐 Throughout a Manipulative Unit (dribbling, throwing, catching, striking, volleying) Students mainly engage in activities and games with less than 10 people. Instead of pressure from a large group game, students are usually more comfortable practicing the skills, gaining feedback from their peers, and able to actively try more times practicing the skill.
Sport Ed Model
(4th - 5th GRADE)
Sport Ed Model
(4th - 5th GRADE)
Throughout our Manipulative Unit (dribbling, throwing, catching, volleying) there are opportunities for many fun games and competitions. Although, all students are required to practice each skill, when it comes time for competition, if they feel more comfortable taking one of the roles below- they are just as invested in our Curriculum! It is a great way to ensure that all students are engaged.
LOCOMOTOR LICENSE 🚗
LOCOMOTOR LICENSE 🚗
Throughout these 4 weeks leading up to winter break, Children's House students are going to focus on Locomotor Movements. These are different ways to move (i.e. skip, gallop, jump). Their goal is to earn a Locomotor License at the end of this unit. Be on the lookout for it in their home-folders just before winter break.
Students are learning safe movement through
"pretend driving"
TURKEY TROT!
TURKEY TROT!
Check out this picture collage from Ms. Sandra!
You can see the 325 items of food that were donated, the physical activity feathers that students made, and the running & teamwork that took place!
You may also see a chicken & a skating turkey!
PEACE DOVES
PEACE DOVES
Check out this video on how..
Students colored & cut out peace doves for World Peace Day on September 21st!
Thank you classroom teachers for your help with this!
🕊️
🕊️
Check out the video to learn more!
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ORIENTEERING 🗺️
ORIENTEERING 🗺️
Students work in pairs to read a map, then follow it in real life.
Cones are placed throughout the gym or the park with a landmark close-by. Students have to orient the map (rotate it so that it matched real life) and go to each cone in order.
Students use a chip reader, and tap it on the cones as they go. At the end of their course, they electronically check their progress!
CYCLING UNIT 🚲
CYCLING UNIT 🚲
Students are helping each other out in our cycling unit! Some students are already avid cyclists, so they pass their knowledge off to those just beginning to learn.
Those who are just beginning to learn made huge progress in their riding skills. They gained confidence, increased balance & fitness skills, and formed some great core memories.
Team Ski
Team Ski
CHAllenge! ⛷️
CHAllenge! ⛷️
Tobin UE students were divided into 3 teams and given a team goal of getting to the other side of the gym with just two wooden planks and hand held ropes. They had to balance on the planks, and move them forward with the ropes! This is no easy task!
But with dedication, communication, resilience, and a team plan- they were able to be successful and have fun!!
From my Perspective: Communication about a team goal at an ALL TIME HIGH. Just working hard together to accomplish a team goal is awesome.
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Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
Please enjoy this video & fill out
THIS SURVEY,
Communication is KEY!
This survey communicates the PE
class expectations here at Tobin..
But also gives students a space to communicate to me what they are excited or nervous about, and their learning style preference.
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Classroom Visit
Classroom Visit
Some may say that the PE teacher
only works and lives in the gym!
This is not true!
I love to be visible around the school and visit classrooms to be able to reinforce expectations, and show students that teachers & staff also work together through teamwork.
TOBIN FUN DAY & 🪂 UE FIELD DAY 2023!
TOBIN FUN DAY & 🪂 UE FIELD DAY 2023!
Tobin Children's House and Lower Elementary students enjoyed Fun Day just as they did last year with 5 different stations around the school campus.
An obstacle course, library experience, art project, parachute game, jungle gym, and DUNK TANK made for an awesome day.
Upper Elementary students showed incredible responsibility and role modeling while they "buddied" up with Children's House students last year, and this year. So we decided to throw them their own Field Day at Joan Lorentz Park in front of the CRLS Library!
Classic Field Day activities such as Capture the Flag, Dizzy Bat, Potato Sack Race, Slingshot, Hoop Pass, and even a new one - Donut Throw - were a great way to get outside for some Team Building and fun during the last week of school.
MARCH '23 NEWSLETTER!
MARCH '23 NEWSLETTER!
Scooter Pull -
Balance, Direction,
Cooperative Teamwork
Castleball -
Balancing hula hoops,
Overhand Throwing,
Shout-Outs for Others
Volleyball-
Hand/Eye Coordination,
Team Passing,
Shout-Outs for Others
2022 Tobin
2022 Tobin
Turkey Trot!
Turkey Trot!
Physical Activity -
Students ran or walked around Joan Lorentz park for 15 minutes.
Donations -
.. were given to the Cambridge Community Center on Callendar St. Hundred's of food items were donated!
Feathers -
.. were decorated to show the amount of participation we had!
Teaching healthy, social physical activity and giving back to the community is one of the best things we can teach out younger generation.
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Check out the
Check out the
pe classroom!
pe classroom!
Here’s a look inside the PE classroom this year! Students have been busy w/ team building lessons to strengthen our community (space ball, lava field crossing).
Peep the peace doves lining the gym- EVERY student made one 🕊
Also - look for the Zones of Regulation to help students communicate how they’re feeling ☺️
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BE KIND TO YOURSELF!
BE KIND TO YOURSELF!
health Pledge!
health Pledge!
Check out this video from the good ol' Tobin!
Check out this video from the good ol' Tobin!
Take this health pledge for the upcoming school year and listen for the rhymes!
Take this health pledge for the upcoming school year and listen for the rhymes!
TurkeyTrotMotivation.mov
FRESH POND WALK!
FRESH POND WALK!
Check out a Fresh Pond Walk beginning from the Old Tobin on Vassal Lane! This is to encourage you to get outside and walk Fresh Pond, or to follow along virtually & walk in place at home.
Check out a Fresh Pond Walk beginning from the Old Tobin on Vassal Lane! This is to encourage you to get outside and walk Fresh Pond, or to follow along virtually & walk in place at home.
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February Tabata!
February Tabata!
Created for the School Assembly before February Break, check out a few different ways to show some love to your family members or friends. Also- follow along to a short Tabata workout and feel great for the rest of the day!
Created for the School Assembly before February Break, check out a few different ways to show some love to your family members or friends. Also- follow along to a short Tabata workout and feel great for the rest of the day!
Feb10AssemblyGill.mov
CH & lE
CH & lE
"REMOTE" EQUIPMENT
"REMOTE" EQUIPMENT
Children's House and Lower Elementary
"remote" students are receiving
cups for a cup-stacking unit & bean bags for a tossing / catching unit!
Children's House and Lower Elementary
"remote" students are receiving
cups for a cup-stacking unit & bean bags for a tossing / catching unit!
Seems like it's been a long week here at school.. But humor and positivity are the best cure!
Seems like it's been a long week here at school.. But humor and positivity are the best cure!
Cup-sTACKING & BEAN BAGS!!
Cup-sTACKING & BEAN BAGS!!
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CH & lE NEW EQUIPMENT
CH & lE NEW EQUIPMENT
"MY PE PACK"
"MY PE PACK"
Children's House and Lower Elementary
"in-person" students are receiving
individual drawstring equipment bags!
Children's House and Lower Elementary
"in-person" students are receiving
individual drawstring equipment bags!
This is so students do not spread
germs through sharing equipment
while participating in
"in-person" PE class.
This is so students do not spread
germs through sharing equipment
while participating in
"in-person" PE class.
JUMP ROPES, BEAN BAGS, & PLAYGROUND BALLS!
JUMP ROPES, BEAN BAGS, & PLAYGROUND BALLS!
UPPER El MATERIALS
UPPER El MATERIALS
PICK-UP!
PICK-UP!
Upper Elementary students came by
Tobin to pick up a pair of pool noodles,
and balloons for our next two units:
Upper Elementary students came by
Tobin to pick up a pair of pool noodles,
and balloons for our next two units:
CARDIO DRUMMING!
CARDIO DRUMMING!
& VOLLEYING!
& VOLLEYING!
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ORIENTEERING IN PE
ORIENTEERING IN PE
- Spatial Awareness
- Pathways and Directions
- Map Reading
- Social Distancing / Masks
- Enjoying a BEAUTIFUL Day Outside
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PE WEATHER
FORECAST
PE WEATHER
FORECAST
Chief meteorologist Tim Gill letting you know that the weather is great outside. Prime for outdoor PE!
Chief meteorologist Tim Gill letting you know that the weather is great outside. Prime for outdoor PE!
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PE STARTING OFF
SAFE & FUN
PE STARTING OFF
SAFE & FUN
Learning the staples of having a safe & fun PE class this year. Socially distant, six feet apart, keeping that mask on, and washing hands.
Learning the staples of having a safe & fun PE class this year. Socially distant, six feet apart, keeping that mask on, and washing hands.
TOBIN pe 2020 - 2021
TOBIN pe 2020 - 2021
Welcome all Tobin Montessori Tigers!!
Although this school year will be different- be sure to count on this website being updated with the physical education you deserve.
Welcome all Tobin Montessori Tigers!!
Although this school year will be different- be sure to count on this website being updated with the physical education you deserve.
I'm ready to work hard alongside all
of you this school year, and I hope
we become smarter and stronger TOGETHER.
I'm ready to work hard alongside all
of you this school year, and I hope
we become smarter and stronger TOGETHER.
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