Dear Elementary Friends,

We have created this site to provide you with resources to keep you active. The daily recommendation for children ages 6-17 is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Please strive for AT LEAST 20 minutes per day, which should include locomotor skills (skipping, hopping, Jumping, galloping, side stepping....etc....) plus exercises to help with your physical fitness level (planks, push-ups, curl-ups), please see standards below. In addition to activities you may already be doing to stay active, we encourage you and your family to use the resources listed below to help you meet your goals. It may be helpful to use the activity or nutrition logs below to keep track of your progress. Stay active and have fun!

Mr. Ashcraft, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Kritz, Mrs. Mulligan, Mr. Schreiner, Mr. Swayne

Week of 4/27 - 5/1

Citizenship Thought of the week

Honesty - is when you speak the truth and act truthfully.

AN HONEST KID

Organized youth baseball is all too often ruined by pushy parents and overbearing coaches. But here's a story to restore one's faith.

At a T-ball game in Wellington, Fla., earlier this year, first baseman Tanner Munsey, 7, fielded a ground ball and tried to tag a runner going from first base to second. The umpire, Laura Benson, called the runner out, but Tanner immediately approached her and said, "Ma'am, I didn't tag the runner." Benson awarded the runner second base and Tanner's coach gave him the game ball for his honesty.

In a game two weeks later, with Benson again umpiring and Tanner playing shortstop, a similar play occurred. This time Benson thought Tanner had missed the tag on a runner going to third, and she called the runner safe. Tanner glanced at Benson and, without saying a word, flipped the ball to the catcher and returned to his position. Benson sensed something was wrong. "Did you tag the runner?" she asked Tanner.

"Yes," he replied.

Benson then called the runner out. The opposing coaches protested until she explained what had happened two weeks earlier. Says Benson, "If a kid is that honest, I have to give it to him. T-ball is supposed to be for the kids."

Are you an honest kid?

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

  • Fitness Challenge

    • Hold a Wall Sit

      • Playing Catch - sit across from a parent or sibling and play catch for 1 minute while holding a wall sit.

      • Roller Coaster - Yukon Striker - Canada's Wonderland (2 minutes)

        • Stay in a wall sit for the entire ride, lean to side as the ride turns, extend and bend your knees as the ride goes over bumps

      • Race Car Simulator - Red Bull F1 Video (2:45 minutes)

        • Stay in a wall sit while driving the race car around the track, lean into the turns.

  • Get two 10 minute cardiovascular workouts in this week

    • Choose exercises use big muscles (like your legs) that will increase your heart rate

    • Remember to choose activities that promote social distancing

    • Running, Hiking, Bike Riding, Playing Tag, etc.

  • Choose 2 games this week that work on implements this week

  • Find one other family activity

    • Use the links below to find an activity that you would enjoy. Maybe it's a Cosmic Yoga session or an activity from PE Central. Just remember to have fun and try a new activity.

    • Family Hike

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

  • Fitness Challenge

    • Hold a Wall Sit

      • Wall sit for 30 or more seconds while singing your favorite song.

      • Roller Coaster - Slinky Dog Dash - Disney World Resort (2:15 minutes)

        • Stay in a wall sit for the entire ride, lean to side as the ride turns, extend and bend your knees as the ride goes over bumps

      • Race Car Simulator - Red Bull F1 Video (2:45 minutes)

        • Stay in a wall sit while driving the race car around the track, lean into the turns.

  • Play 2 games this week that work on implements this week

  • Tying shoes resources

  • Find one other family activity

    • Use the links below to find an activity that you would enjoy. Maybe it's a Cosmic Yoga session or an activity from PE Central. Just remember to have fun and try a new activity.

    • Family Hike

Hike of the week

Anchor Diamond Park

Reminders:

Use social distancing while enjoying the outdoors.

Check for ticks when you get home.

Wear boots because trails may be muddy.


Activity Log

ActivityLog_V3.pdf

Nutrition Log

Nutrition Diary.pdf

Other Recommendations

  • Ride bikes

  • Throw, kick, shoot a ball with a family member

  • Playing Card Fitness

  • Yard work (clean the yard as a family)

  • House work (spring cleaning)

Tartan Fitness 5th 4th benchmarks.pptx

Previous Week Elementary PE Plans

Playing Card Fitness