Welcome Back to School!
Let's get started with a Disco Dance Party!!
Double click on a YouTube dance and get moving.
February Activity Calendar
Mrs. Balfe's virtual P.E. class.
Click on the slide to enlarge, then click "present" (upper right) to make full screen.
You may click on any item to see where the link takes you.
Participate in the activity. Have fun! Stay safe, active and healthy.
Let's Play Fitness Monopoly!
Students K-6, LET'S PLAY TAG!
Click the link below and follow the directions.
King's Canyon National Park (Kanawyers Trail)
Grand Canyon National Park (South Kaibab Trail)
Fun Fact: Mrs. Balfe hiked the South Kaibab Trail in April 2001 with her father and brother.
It was a trip she’ll never forget. She spent 2 nights at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
HomeCourt App Fitness & Skill Challenges
Hello Students, Show off your skills and challenge your PE teacher! Mrs. Balfe challenges you to a lateral agility hurdle drill. How many points can you get in one minute? During this drill, Mrs. Balfe got 134 points. She cleared 43 hurdles and hit 3 hurdles. Can you beat her score? Challenge a sibling, parent or guardian. Make sure you have your parents permission to download the HomeCourt app on your iPhone or iPad. Mrs. Balfe would love to see your videos! Send them to Megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
Mrs. Balfe challenges you to a split step reaction drill. How many points can you get in one minute? During this drill, Mrs. Balfe got 90 points. Can you beat her score? This drill is about quick feet and quick reactions. An athletic stance will allow you to move your feet quickly and be on balance to react quickly when targets appear. Challenge a sibling, parent or guardian. Make sure you have your parents permission to download the HomeCourt app on your iPhone or iPad. Mrs. Balfe would love to see your videos! Send them to Megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
4th-6th grade students - Mrs. Balfe challenges you to a Cross Fit drill. How many points can you get in one minute? During this drill, Mrs. Balfe got 102 points. Can you beat her score? This drill works on overall strength, agility and endurance. This workout includes jumping, squats, and push-ups. Challenge a sibling, parent or guardian. Make sure you have your parents permission to download the HomeCourt app on your iPhone or iPad. Mrs. Balfe would love to see your videos! Send them to Megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
Hello Students, Mrs. Balfe challenges you to a single target dribble drill. How many points can you get in one minute? During this drill, Mrs. Balfe got 50 points. Can you beat her score? Challenge a sibling, parent or guardian. Make sure you have your parents permission to download the HomeCourt app on your iPhone or iPad. Mrs. Balfe would love to see your videos! Send them to Megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
Hello Students, Show off your skills and challenge your PE teacher! Mrs. Balfe challenges you to a lateral quickness agility drill. How many points can you get in one minute? During this drill, Mrs. Balfe got 152 points. Can you beat her score? Challenge a sibling, parent or guardian. Make sure you have your parents permission to download the HomeCourt app on your iPhone or iPad. Mrs. Balfe would love to see your videos! Send them to Megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
Try the 2-Person Reaction Time drill. Mrs. Balfe and her son enjoyed doing this together. Be the first person to tap the GREEN DOT on the screen. Beware of the red dots - you loose points if you tap them. Challenge a sibling, parent or guardian. Make sure you have your parents permission to download the HomeCourt app on your iPhone or iPad. Mrs. Balfe would love to see your videos! Send them to Megan.balfe@dcsdk12.org
All Students - Let's get up and move! Find open space and get ready to dance with Mrs. Balfe.
It's Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah) by Andy Grammer. Choreography by Dance Pl3Y.
A picture of Mrs. Balfe with the real Winter Park avalanche rescue dog, Biskit.
3-6 Students, Choose an activity from this Student Choice Activity Board.
Read the directions in the center of the board and get moving.
K-2 Students, Choose an activity from this Student Choice Activity Board.
The CDC recommends children ages 6 - 17 should be getting at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
PE Homework Assignment - Download and print this PE Physical Activity Log. Your child will track their physical activity (PA) everyday. If you are unable to print the activity log at home, have your child record their physical activity on a piece of notebook paper at home. Parents will sign off and initial their child's daily PE Activity Log. Daily online physical activity assignments will be posted on this website.
BrainPOP Class Codes for PE - When your child logs onto BrainPOP, please join the PE class by entering your child's homeroom teachers name code. Your child will need to enter their BrainPOP student username and password: It is their google sign in. Your child already has an account. Student login information is as follows:
Username: last name + first initial + middle initial
Password: Dcsd + student lunch number
DAILY P.E. ACTIVITIES!!
K-2 Assignment
Homemade Air Hockey - Be sure to get your parent’s permission before you begin playing. Click this LINK for set-up directions.
Or
Rhythm Build Challenge - Slide Show by Mr. Ross Chakian - Click on "present" in the upper right corner to make full screen.
3-6 Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrrKm_AOV3M
K-2 Assignment
Volley Skills Quest - You can do it! Never give up.
3-6 Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PqYL4zTnxY&feature=emb_logo
K-2 Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGex6z_t4Mk
And/or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI4v9AQW1rw
3-6 Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FokWfHsqOqc&list=PLGS-YpNYBNvd64jdVQWakrNw8GPF4ZF0L
K-2 Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYS9o-__MwI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3kvqbiohC8
3-6 Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_mze-d6IiE
And/or
I look forward to seeing you in P.E. class.
Love, Mrs. Balfe