Third 9 weeks 

On Wednesdays in January we focus on learning the basics of kickball---kick and run the bases!   We add in catching the ball and throwing the ball to get the outs.   

Week 1--back on track---jogging, grinch tag, dodge ball, review expectations...we added donkey kicks, bear crawls, and crab walk to our daily warm up

Unit 5---we focus on learning the words dribble, protect, steal, pass and shoot the ball

    week 2---we learn ball handling drills---just fun drills to help them get a feel for the ball and get comfortable with it

                         we learn how to dribble---get low, hand below your waist, push the ball not smack it

                         we  learn how to walk/run and dribble---then we play dribble tag

    week 3---review all other skills.  adding dribbling 2 balls at once

                         we learn how to pass---start against the wall then add...chest pass, bounce pass, and overhead pass

   week 4---we learn how to shoot the ball (not granny shots) and review all other skills

play make it take it

   week 5---verbal quiz to check for understanding of dribble, protect, steal, pass, and shoot the ball

                        practice all skills

learn how to play knock out

   week 6---verbal quiz to check for understanding of dribble, protect, steal, pass, and shoot the ball

dribble tag, make it take game, play knock out and free play

We also did some health lessons when the gym was unavailable

On Wednesdays in February---we do our Kids Heart Challenge rotations...we practice jumping the hula hoop and then I introduce the jump rope to them.  They rotate through the other specials learning about their heart, heart healthy activities, and more!

Unit 6---Kids Heart Challenge, Heart Health, and 4th jogging test---PINK.  

Week 7---Jogging test #4---PINK---re-take basketball verbal test----free time---plank challenge

Week 8---jogging re-takes---stations to wrap up basketball unit and cardio practice

Week 9---Wrap up jump roping, double dutch, etc

Transfers weight from feet to different body parts/bases of support for balance and/or travel. (2.1.6.A) 

Dribbles in personal space with preferred hand demonstrating a mature pattern. (2.1.10.A) 

Dribbles using the preferred hand while walking in general space. (2.1.10.B) 

Jumps a self-turned rope consecutively forward and backward with a mature pattern. (2.1.16.A) 

Jumps with a long rope five times consecutively with student turners. (2.1.16.B)

 Dribbles using the preferred hand while walking in general space. (2.1.10.B) 

Varies time and force with gradual increases and decreases. (2.2.3.A) 

Actively engages in physical education class in response to instruction and practice. (2.3.2.A) 

Recognizes the use of the body as resistance (such as holds body in plank position, bear crawl, crab walk, etc.) for developing strength. (2.3.2.A) 

Recognizes structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory system (such as lungs help with breathing). (2.3.5.A) 

Recognizes the “good health balance” of nutrition and physical activity. (2.3.6.A) 

Practices skills with minimal teacher prompting. (2.4.1.A) 

Accepts responsibility and consequences for following rules and protocols. (2.4.1.B) 

Accepts specific corrective feedback from the teacher. (2.4.2.A) 

Works independently with others in partner activities. (2.4.3.A) 

Accepts responsibility and consequences for following rules and protocols for class activities. (2.4.4.A) 

Works independently and safely in physical education, including equipment use. (2.4.5.A) 

Compares physical activities that bring confidence and challenge. (2.5.2.A) 

Understands that physical activities can foster cooperation. (2.5.4.A)