Intermediate (gr 7-8)
Age 10 is the key. If a girl doesn’t participate in sport by age 10 there is only a 10% chance she’ll be physically active at age 25.
Activities for June 22-26
1. Summer safety- check out the tips on water safety and sun safety. Please take good care of yourselves when you are out and about this summer.
2. This is challenge week! Below are a few challenges for you to try. You will need a few pieces of equipment to complete some of the challenges (e.g. tennis ball, large bouncy ball/basketball, hula hoop), but feel free to get creative with what you have at home. Try to complete at least 5 of them. Remember, if you don't get it the first time, don't give up. Keep practicing and keep trying!
Please continue sending me pictures or videos of you having fun and being active.
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
WATER SAFETY TIPS:
- Pick out a life jacket and wear it when boating or swimming in water where there is no lifeguard.
- “Buddy Up”, enjoy the company of a friend.
- Be prepared, learn CPR and practice problem-solving so getting help is not delayed.
- Know your limits, don’t miss judge swimming abilities. Knowing how to float, tread water and swim to safety are critical survival skills. Don’t swim where you are uncomfortable.
- Know the water. Swimming in a river, lake, or ocean is different from swimming in a pool. It requires more energy to handle currents and changing conditions. When first entering into any water, do it feet first. Only dive in water that is at least 9 feet deep.
- Getting too cool? Staying in very cool water for long periods can lower body temperature. Monitor yourself when swimming in cold water and stay close to shore. If you start to shiver or have muscles cramp up, get out of the water quickly and bundle up!
SUN SAFETY TIPS:
- Use sunscreen whenever you are outside, not just when you are at the beach.
- A swimming shirt (rashguard) is a good idea.
- Protect your eyes. Wear a pair of sunnies.
- Between 11 and 3 you should be under a tree. Shade is good. Sunburns acquired during teenage years could have disastrous effects later in your life.
- Stay well hydrated.
- Be smart.
Tennis ball challenge. Can you make it to level 2?
Plank challenge. Can you manage two points of contact?
Hula Hoop challenge. Can you make it to level 3, it's wild!
Plank challenge with a tennis ball. Can you catch it?
Basketball and tennis ball challenge. Off the wall looks tricky!
Soccer juggling challenge. Can you get 100?
Tennis racquet challenge. Can you use the side of the racquet?
Side plank challenge. No level zero please!!
Activities for June 15-19
1. This week I've got a very challenging cardio workout for you to try. Make sure you've got some space and be safe!
2. I've created another Play Day for you this week!! Can you recognize the teachers?! This week, if you complete at least 5 stations and submit the form, I will email you a digital certificate of completion. Click on the words to see an explanation of each station. Click the green check mark when you are done. Let me know how it goes!
Please continue sending me pictures or videos of you having fun and being active.
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Activities for June 8-12
1. This week we continue our unit on net/wall games. We will get to use a simple game to generate some game strategies. Try to hit the object into open space and then defend your space on the return. Your part starts around the 13:00 minute mark. See what you have around your house that might work. Lots of people are using spatulas or paper/plastic plates! Find something fun. If you have sidewalk chalk you can easily draw a court.
2. I've created an interactive Play Day for you this week!! Click on the words to see an explanation of each station. Try to complete at least 5 stations and then click the green check mark. Let me know how it goes!
Please continue sending me pictures or videos of you having fun and being active.
Stay strong, Ms. Samuel
Activities for June 1-5
1. This week we continue our unit on net/wall games. We will get to try a rally using an implement. Your part starts around the 10:00 minute mark. See what you have around your house that might work. Lots of people are using spatulas or paper/plastic plates! Find something fun. If you have sidewalk chalk you can easily draw a court.
2. I've updated the interactive gym for you this week. Every bitmoji picture is linked to a different activity for you to try! Try at least 3 activities and then click the green check mark when you are finished and submit the google form. Have fun!
Please continue sending me pictures or videos of you having fun and being active.
Stay strong, Ms. Samuel
Activities for May 25-29
1. This week we will begin a new unit on net/wall games. Maybe you could try some of these games outside in a safe space? If you have sidewalk chalk you can easily draw a court. The beginning of the video is for younger students. Your part starts at the 13:00 minute mark of the video. Have fun!!
2. I've updated the interactive gym for you this week. Every bitmoji picture is linked to a different activity for you to try! Try at least 3 activities and then click the green check mark when you are finished and submit the google form. Have fun!
Stay strong, Ms. Samuel
Activities for May 19-22
1. This week we will continue to work on volleyball skills. If you don't have a volleyball, just use a light ball. Remember to keep your legs bent and get low!!
2. This week I have created an interactive gym space for you! Click on the images and have some fun. You should do at least 3 activities. When you are finished, click the green check mark and complete the google form. I hope you like it! It sure is fun to see our gym again!
Let me know how things went this week.
Actively yours Ms. Samuel
Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca
Activities for May 11-15
1. This week we will work on volleyball skills. If you don't have a volleyball, just use a light ball. A basketball will not be good here! It will be too heavy. A beach ball might work, but it might get blown away easily.
2. Try the fitness video! It is very challenging. Do the best you can. Don't give up because it's hard!
3. Try using this basketball app--Homecourt AI. It's free until May 31. It's an excellent tool to help improve all aspects of your game. You need to download it on your tablet or phone. Place the phone on the ground facing you and set yourself up so the camera "sees" you inside the rectangle. Then begin! My record for the single target drill is 79. I'm sure you can beat me!
Please complete the weekly activities checklist and let me know your scores!
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Activities for May 4-8
1. This week we will continue working on improving your basketball skills. If you don't have a basketball just use any bouncy ball. Try to learn the In & Out Crossover dribble. Start slowly and gradually increase your pace. Remember not to let your hand dip under the ball! The referee will call you for a carry.
2. Try the fitness video below. You'll need a coin to flip for this one!! Good luck!!
3. Try using this basketball app--Homecourt AI. It's free until May 31. I encourage you to take advantage of this offer. It's an excellent tool to help improve all aspects of your game. You need to download it on your tablet or phone. Place the phone on the ground facing you and set yourself up so the camera "sees" you inside the rectangle. Then begin! My record for the single target drill is 79. I'm sure you can beat me!
Please complete the weekly activities checklist and let me know your scores!
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Activities for April 27-May 1
1. Juggling wrap up. So? How did it go? Pretty tricky huh? Please don't be discouraged. Maybe take a break this week and give it try again next week. Watch the video to help you. Perhaps start with just two tennis balls? A good trick is to think to yourself "throw-throw-catch-catch". Remembering to toss the ball underneath.
2. Basketball. Try working on your pull back dribble. Watch the video and give it some practice. If you don't have a basketball, just use any bouncy ball.
3. Try using this incredible basketball app--Homecourt AI. It's free until May 31. I encourage you to take advantage of this offer. It's an excellent tool to help improve all aspects of your game. You need to download it on your tablet or phone. Place the phone on the ground facing you and set yourself up so the camera "sees" you inside the rectangle. Then begin! My record for the single target drill is 79. I'm sure you can beat me! https://www.homecourt.ai/
Please complete the weekly activities checklist and let me know your scores!
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Activities for April 20-24
1. Continue with the juggling experiment. Don't get discouraged! You still have a few more days to learn this epic skill. Remember to toss the ball a little bit high so you have more time to catch it. (But don't throw it as high as the sky!!) Good luck.
2. Try the skipping skills. Try the more challenging tricks if you are feeling courageous! Remember to jump with two feet together and turn the rope from your wrists.
3. Try to follow along with the Harry Potter fitness video! Hopefully you won't be petrificus totalus by the end of it
Send me an email and let me know how it's going.
Have fun and be strong!
Activities for April 14-17
1. Learn to juggle experiment. 10 days is all it takes! I will check in with you on April 23 or 24 to see who has mastered the art of juggling!
2. Try this Fitness Blender workout. There isn't any background music, so grab your speaker, crank it and go!! It's pretty intense!
Have fun!
Please drop me a line and let me know how it's going.
Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca
Activities for April 6-9
1. Try to spell your name everyday. If you don't have stairs do high knees running instead.
2. Home Alone Workout:
Try to complete 5 sets. If you are feeling strong try to complete 7 sets.
Rest 1-2 mins. between sets, no more.
Record how long it takes you!
Good luck and have fun!
home-alone-workout.pdf