Primary (gr 1-3)
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 videos on sun safety, water safety and bike safety. Please take good care of yourselves when you are out and about this summer.
2. This week I've found a few challenges for you to try! 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
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?
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
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 to make it hard for your opponent to hit it back! 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. Do you know what a rally is? Petey will explain it for you in the video. 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. Watch the video and see if you can set up something similar in your home.
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 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. Can you hit the bullseye?
2. 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!
Please continue sending me pictures or videos of you having fun and being active.
Stay strong, Ms. Samuel
Activities for May 11-15
1. This week we will learn about sending and receiving different objects. Watch the video and see if you can set up something similar in your home. Remember to use a safe space.
2. Try the fitness video below. I would choose broccoli! Which would you choose?!
Please continue to send me some pictures or videos of you trying out the activities.
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Activities for May 4-8
1. This week we will learn about bike safety. As you are out and about in your driveway, laneway or path, please remember to "ride right!"
2. In honour of Star Wars day, May the 4th, follow the fitness video below. Have fun young jedis!
Please continue to send me some pictures or videos of you trying out the activities. Did you celebrate Star Wars day?
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Activities for April 27-May 1
1. This week we will be working on sending and receiving objects. Choose an object that is easy for you to hold! Follow the video below and have fun!
2. Try the fitness video called "Would You Rather". I like snow and ice cream cones! What would you rather?
Please complete the weekly checklist and the daily wellness checklist. I love seeing your responses! Please send me pictures and videos of you being active. It makes me smile to see you!
Actively yours, Ms. Samuel
Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca
Activities for April 20-24
1. Continue with 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.
2. Try to follow along with the fitness video! Make sure you've got some space and get moving!!
Have fun and be strong!
Activities for April 14-17
1. Try these skipping challenges. If you don't have a skipping rope just improvise, or even pretend! Remember my "magical golden rope"?!
2. Try the Star Wars workout to maintain your fitness.
Have fun and please let me know how it goes!
Virginia.Samuel@tdsb.on.ca
