Junior (gr 4-6)

Activities for June 15-19

1. This week we are beginning a new unit on movement exploration. The first lesson is a game called "In, Out, On". Let me know how you like the game. I'd love to see a picture of the tree you made!!

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

Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca

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

Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca

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. 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

Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca

Activities for May 19-22

1. This week we will continue to learn about sending and receiving different objects. Watch the video and see if you can set up something similar in your home.

2. As an extension of sending, you can try Sock Curling! Do you remember when we did indoor curling in the gym? Well, this is similar but using socks! (Clean socks are optional! lol) Please send me a picture of you trying this game!! I'd love to see it.

3. I've made an 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

Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca

Activities for May 11-15

1. This week we will work on sending/receiving and aiming. The beginning of the video should be very easy for you, but the challenges will come towards the end. Good luck with the Tic Tac Toe!!

When you are finished ask yourself, "How did your sending or receiving change as the distance, object or target changed?" Send me an email with your answers if you can.

Try the Trashball game when you feel ready. Remember to think about strategy for this one! Defending is important!

2. Try the fitness video! I would choose books and bikes! What about you?

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! https://www.homecourt.ai/

Please complete the weekly activities checklist and let me know your scores. Good luck and have fun!

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. In honour of Star Wars day on May 4th, try the fitness video! Be strong young jedis!

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 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.

Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca

Have fun and be strong!