QUARTER 4
Embedded Files
Grade K-2 Hula Hooping
Grade K-2 Hula Hooping
Students explored different ways to use a hula hoop. They were able to use it as a traditional hula hoop around their waist, but they were also able to roll and spin the hoop forwards and backwards. Their favorite hula hoop activity involved rolling the hoop across the gym and running through/jumping through their hoop! They felt like part of a circus act.
Grade 3-5 Cornhole
Grade 3-5 Cornhole
Students learned how to play Cornhole. Cornhole is played with beanbags and a special board with a hole in it. We made our own cornhole boards by using a hula hoop and cone laying down with the opening facing the players. They needed to get to 21 points without going over. If they got more than 21, they needed to lower their score to 11 and do 10 pushups. Students loved the competition!
FIELD DAY 2025!!
GaGa Ball!
GaGa Ball!
CrossFit tire flip
CrossFit tire flip
GO Ms. Okvist!!
Hockey!
QUARTER 3
Building Healthy Habits Through Warm-Ups
Throughout March, students across all grade levels participated in a variety of strength and conditioning-based warm-ups designed to improve different components of health and fitness. These warm-ups focused on areas such as muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Students were introduced to fun and age-appropriate exercises like bodyweight squats, planks, high knees, jumping jacks, bear crawls, and dynamic stretches, all with the goal of helping them understand how physical activity supports a healthy body and mind. Each warm-up had a purpose—whether it was building stronger muscles, improving heart health, or preparing their bodies to move safely during our main activities.
By consistently engaging in these routines, students are learning the importance of warming up properly and how exercise helps them feel stronger, more energized, and ready to learn!
Bowling (Grades K-2)
Bowling (Grades K-2)
Our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade students had a blast learning the fundamentals of bowling in PE! We focused on important motor skills like rolling with control, aiming, and using proper form. Students practiced stepping with the opposite foot, keeping their eyes on the target, and following through with their roll.
A fun highlight was learning about the “pocket”—the sweet spot between the 1 and 3 pins for right-handed bowlers (or 1 and 2 pins for lefties). We talked about how hitting the pocket increases the chances of knocking down more pins—and even getting a strike! Students enjoyed testing their aim and celebrating their progress as they worked on improving their technique each week.
Learner Profile: Balanced
In our bowling unit, students demonstrated the Balanced learner profile by understanding the importance of physical well-being and practicing control and coordination through proper bowling form. They learned how to focus their energy, use their bodies effectively, and stay centered during each roll.
ATL Skill: Self-Management – Gross Motor Skills
Bowling helped students develop their gross motor skills, such as stepping with the opposite foot, following through with their arm, and aiming with accuracy. These skills supported body awareness, coordination, and physical control—essential for both athletic success and overall health.
Volleyball
Volleyball
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade students focused on developing their volleyball skills in PE. We worked on the fundamentals including underhand/overhand serving, passing (bumping), and setting. Students practiced teamwork, communication, and proper technique while participating in fun skill-building games and drills.
We also discussed the importance of court awareness and moving to the ball, emphasizing how positioning and footwork help players make successful passes. As their confidence grew, students began to apply their skills in small-sided games, working together to keep volleys going and build rallying momentum.
It was great to see students challenge themselves, support their teammates, and show great sportsmanship throughout the unit!
Learner Profile: Communicator
During our volleyball unit, students embodied the Communicator profile by working effectively with teammates, using both verbal and non-verbal communication to call for the ball, encourage one another, and coordinate plays. Communication was key to building teamwork and success on the court.
ATL Skill: Social – Collaboration Skills
Volleyball gave students the opportunity to strengthen their collaboration skills by practicing how to work in a team setting, share responsibilities, listen actively, and support each other. These skills helped foster a positive environment where everyone could contribute and grow.
Between points, students huddled and made a gameplan. They were awesome!
QUARTER 2
In Quarter 2, all students in Physical Education learned Hands-Only CPR, a valuable skill that was both fun and impactful to practice, especially with our stuffed animals! In addition, students have already begun supporting the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge. The fundraiser runs through February 28th, and we’re so proud of the incredible effort our students have put into this cause. Great job, everyone!
Fitness
Fitness
Students put in the work this quarter!
Students learned how to improve their cardiovascular fitness which helps improve overall health. This kind of fitness never stops in the gym. We talked about how we find our pulse and what it really is. They also learned about muscular strength and endurance. They tried to perform as many pushups and situps as possible. Lastly, they learned different dynamic warmups. This is when we stretch our bodies through movement, rather than static stretching where your body is at rest.
Learner profile - Risk taker, knowledgeable
ATL skills - social skills, self-management skills
Striking
Striking
In Quarter 2, 2nd grade students in Physical Education focused on improving their hand-eye coordination by striking (hitting) a ball with various types of equipment, including a pickleball paddle, hockey stick, pool noodles, and even their hands! Students also learned about the history of pickleball and how it got its name (the creator’s dog, Pickles, inspired it!). The goal was to introduce new games while enhancing motor skills and having fun in the process!
Floor Hockey
Floor Hockey
Students in grades 3-5 learned how to perform hockey skills. Their favorite game was called "Clear it!".
In the picture to the right, this is a 3rd grade class playing "Clear it!" where the objective of the game is to clear the ball to the wall behind the opposing team. The goal here was to help understand what icing is in hockey. Icing is when a team clears the puck to the other side of the rink.
"Clear it!"
"Clear it!"
Learner Profile: Risk-taker
ATL: Communication Skills
Students made connections to famous athletes and the learner profile that they exhibit.
Students made connections to famous athletes and the learner profile that they exhibit.
Students learned about Wayne Gretzky - The All Time points leader in the NHL and nicknamed "The Great One" and labeled him a HUGE RISK-TAKER
Students learned about Wayne Gretzky - The All Time points leader in the NHL and nicknamed "The Great One" and labeled him a HUGE RISK-TAKER
ALWAYS REMEMBER...
ALWAYS REMEMBER...
Try your best and reflect on your own performance!
Try your best and reflect on your own performance!
Q1- Grades K-2
Locomotor Skills, Parachute, and Kicking Skills
Locomotor Skills, Parachute, and Kicking Skills
Movie Theater Popcorn
Movie Theater Popcorn
Students practiced how to make small, medium, and large waves with the parachute within the entire unit. This activity allowed students to create a giant "popcorn machine". There were a bunch of different sized sports balls on the parachute which symbolized the popcorn. Students were told to make the popcorn jump all over and to overflow like a real popcorn machine. They had the opportunity to work together to discuss and attempt different strategies to make the popcorn overflow. Also, they had the opportunity to make the popcorn fly super high with our high ceilings at Socceroof!
ATL SKILLS
ATL SKILLS
Thinking Skills; communication skills
LEARNER PROFILE
LEARNER PROFILE
Risk-taker
Knowledgeable
Hungry-Hungry Hippos
Hungry-Hungry Hippos
Students participated in a giant version of Hungry-Hungry Hippos! Students collected as many food items (various sports balls and hula hoops) while skipping, hopping, galloping, running, shuffling, crab walking, bear crawling, and tip-toeing.
In addition, they learned how to run as a class and run through obstacle courses with a fun low level balance beam.
LEARNER PROFILE
LEARNER PROFILE
Risk Takers
ATL SKILLS
ATL SKILLS
Social Skills
Kicking Skills
Kicking Skills
Students have been practicing their soccer skills by dribbling around cones, passing to others, receiving the ball, and using big kicks to score. They learned basic ways to change directions and to stop the ball. One of their favorite games to play is where they kick the ball to knock down bowling pins or even a car tire! Everyone had their own soccer ball at the beginning of the unit which increased their individual practice time. (This unit is mostly in Quarter 2, but starts in Q1).
Q1- Grades 3-5
Cooperative Games
Cooperative Games
During quarter 1, students were challenged to build castles using only 5 hula hoops. The finished product looked like a giant ball. Most teams could build them fairly quickly. This activity progressed into Castle Ball, where students would throw various soft balls at other teams' castles. After a castle was knocked down, that team had to build up again. The team with the most knockdowns won the round. We added bowling pins to this game and even added a rule for kicking the balls at these targets.
Soccer Pin Down
Soccer Pin Down
As a way to learn offensive and defensive strategies, students participated in Soccer Pin Down. In this game, students had to protect their bowling pins. Everyone was trying to use their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills to knock down opponents' pins. The bowling pins symbolized a soccer net/goal, but a much smaller target. This game started as an "everyone for themselves" game and then progressed into partners and teams. This fast paced game kept students on their toes, improved reaction time, forced skill use, and created a fun environment. Students also learned some agility drills that professional athletes participate in during their seasons for conditioning purposes. (This unit is mostly in Quarter 2, but starts in Q1).
Team Handball
Students used prior soccer and basketball knowledge to play Team Handball. This game is similar to soccer in that we used soccer goals to score on, but similar to basketball because we used hand passing skills. At the beginning of the unit, students practiced different ways to throw and catch different sports balls. We took a vote on whether throwing should be learned/practiced before catching. This turned into a great discussion where students then decided that these skills must be learned simultaneously.
Students also learned how to create offensive strategies and created them on mini whiteboards.
Picture on the left is a strategy created by former Pro basketball player Allen Iverson.
Picture on the right is a strategy that a group of 5th graders created.
Allen Iverson's "Iverson Cut"
5th Grade strategy
Students are constantly told to try to be the hardest workers in the room!
Learner Profile
Learner Profile
Risk Taker
ATL SKILLS
ATL SKILLS
Self-management Communication
Check out the NYS Physical Education Standards by following this link:
Check out the NYS Physical Education Standards by following this link:
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