BV/Fox
Hey, Blue Jays and Fox Tails!
It seems like it has been so long since I have seen you...TOO long!
I have tried to teach you over the years just how important it is to be active and eat properly to be well. Even though our current situation makes that more challenging, it may be even MORE important than ever!
Each week I will be posting activities that you can try. You don't have to do these alone. Get your family involved (maybe it will help ease their stress, too!). When the weather is good, get outside - of course, make sure you have permission from your parent or guardian and stay away from others.
Feel free to check out any of the workouts and activities that you find throughout the site...including those under the SSMSES page - Mrs. A has lots of neat activities, as well.
If you have any questions, send me an e-mail: rgabler@smasd.org
Hope to see you soon! Until then, get moving!
60 minutes of activity every day!
Our weekly assignments are designed to provide some fun activities to keep us moving at home.
However, they are just a small part of the total activity we need to be healthy. So: get moving, keep moving and have fun!
Looking for ideas? Check out the activities below this week's assignment!
Week 9: May 25th - May 29th
The Big Wave Good-bye!
Thank you for all of your hard work! I know that this has not been how we would have liked to finish our school year, but you have done a great job.
I would like to hear from you one last time. Post your Flipgrid here: https://flipgrid.com/1df80817
Tell me the following things:
Your favorite part of at-home learning or PE activity
Your least favorite part of at-home learning or PE activity
An activity you would have liked to do as a PE activity
Your plans for the summer to improve your health and fitness
You'll find my video when you follow the Flipgrid link. Don't forget to give me a big wave good-bye!
Get Growing!
Health and wellness is much more than just getting exercise. Proper nutrition is extremely important - and what better way to get fruits and vegetables than to grow your own! Here are a few that are growing in my yard:
The raspberry plants have taken root and are putting out their shoots!
With the cold spell past us, I was finally able to get the broccoli and brussels sprouts into the garden.
Peas, lettuce and spinach have all sprouted (but it will be a while before I'll be able to make a salad!).
Goldfinches!
Keep checking back...the great thing about gardens is that they are always changing!
Looking for Other Ideas To Keep Active?
Check out some of these!
PEHiit.mp4This is an excellent HIIT workout!
You don't always have to find something new; sometimes the best activities are ones that you've done before.
No equipment needed!
Week 8: May 18th - May 24th
Talent Show!
It's time to show off your Blue Jay and Fox Tail talents!
Head over to the TALENT SHOW page for directions and the Flipgrid link.
This activity will 'count' for both Music and PE this week.
Week 7: May 11th - May 17th
Ready! Aim! Fire!
This week you have two target challenges to choose from; complete with Flipgrid here:
Type your score in the Title line before you submit!
Please respond by Sunday, May 17th at 6:00 PM.
Want to do both? Go ahead and post separate Flipgrids! (Of course, you only have to do one of them.)
As always, make sure you have permission before you use any of Mom and Dad's stuff!!
Birdie In The Cage
Create a paddle using the spatula, tape and tray/plate.
Make a line 8-10 feet away from basket.
Underhand serve the sockball with the paddle so that it lands in the basket to score 1 point.
I scored 8 - how many can you get?
Upright
From 8-10 feet away, underhand toss or roll a sockball toward a basket on its side, trying to make it stand upright.
Score 1 point if the basket lands upright; score 3 points if it lands upright with the sockball inside.
I scored 10 - see if you can beat me!
Week 6: May 4th - May 10th
Plank & Thank Challenge
We're adding the theme of gratitude to our challenge this week!
You'll hear the theme throughout the lessons of your Specials. It's been a very different few weeks of school. However, there are still so many things for which we can be thankful!
Watch my video and follow the directions by completing a flipgrid here:
Please respond by Sunday, May 10th at 6:00 PM.
Week 5: April 27th - May 3rd
One Minute Challenge!
Choose one of the challenges below to complete with Flipgrid:
Please respond by Sunday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM.
Want to do both? Go ahead and post separate flipgrids! (But you only have to do one.)
(By the way, make sure you have permission before you use any materials from around the house.)
Shoe Box Slide
Create 2 lines 10 feet apart.
Step into the shoe boxes.
Slide to the line across from you to score 1 point.
I got 12 - see if you can beat me!
Foot Trap Soccer
Place 2 flat books 15 feet apart.
Use the insides of your feet.
Dribble the sock-ball to the book across from you and trap it with your foot on top of the book for 1 point.
I scored 8 - the challenge is on!
Week 4: April 20 - April 26
Don't have a bottle to flip? Try this activity instead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJuYFFKyoew&feature=youtu.be
Bottle Flip Chaos!
It's game time! This week we are going to have a challenge to find the best bottle-flipper.
It's simple: Land as many flips as possible in 1 minute (you'll need a timer handy). Earn 2 flips for every 3 jumping jacks you complete. (Watch the video for a demonstration - I'm not very good at flippin' though!)
Record your attempt on the flipgrid here:
You only have to post once during the week, but you may post once per day - so keep comin' back! I'll be posting my attempt every morning - see if you can beat me! (Use the stickers or topic line on flipgrid to show how many bottles you landed.)
Make sure your bottle can be seen during the recording!
Please respond by Sunday, April 26th at 6:00 PM.
Good luck, have fun and keep moving!
Week 3: April 13 - April 19
Awesome! You are doing some great activities at home!
This week you are going to do a Tabata Workout. These are short workouts designed to improve fitness. The first link will take you to the Tabata Training site. When you are finished, complete the Flipgrid. (I give some brief directions in the video, as well.)
First, check out the Tabata workouts. Choose one (1) to complete and tell me about. (Of course, you could do a different one each day to improve fitness!):
https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MMNOW06-TabataStationspdf.pdf
Then, complete your flipgrid here (be sure to follow the directions when you get there!):
Please respond by Sunday, April 19th at 6:00 PM.
Have fun!
The kids and I took the bikes for a 6-mile spin on Sunday, checking out the West Creek Recreational Trail.
My daughter and I went for a 9 (and a half) mile ride on the Clarion-Little Toby Trail on Wednesday.
Week 2: April 6 - April 12
Great job last week! It was so good to see what everyone has been up to!
Now that you have had a chance to get familiar with Flipgrid, we're going to use it again for this week's assignment. Click on the link for the activity sheet and follow the directions. Then use the Flipgrid link to tell me what you chose! (You can also watch my video for directions!)
First, check out the activity sheet (you can also view it below):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TNiMt1UyXf1SGeeolWpM4QyrjX44ion1/view?usp=sharing
Then, complete your Flipgrid here:
Please respond by Sunday, April 12th at 6:00 pm.
Have fun and keep moving!
Week 1: March 30 - April 5
After nearly 2 weeks away, I would like to know what you have been up to!
Use the flipgrid link below to tell us about the things you have been up to since we last met in school - hikes, cleaning the house, baking.
Please respond by Sunday, April 5th at 6:00 pm.