4-Square

Coach Every’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will learn and play the game of 4 – Square. We will learn all the skills and tactics involved within this great playground game. Anticipation, reaction, footwork and tracking are just some of the skills reinforced during a 4-Square game. Another integral component to the game is the adherence to all the rules and conflict resolution. Our students learn strategies that help them referee their own games democratically and fairly.

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students will learn the basics of 4-Square, serving and returning. They will also head back into the Mini-Gym to work on another round of our motor development program. Throwing and tossing will be a constant focus throughout the week.

2nd Trimester Begins

Wow! The first trimester in physical education came and went in a flash. Each coach will rotate and start working with a new group of students beginning this week. This trimester Coach Every will be working with the students from Mrs. Minke, Ms. Hawley / Densa, Mrs. Graham / Deegan, Mrs. Hensler / Wolfrath, and the boys from Ms. Lemon and Mrs. Cameron. Coach Every's new classes will begin our golf unit. We will focus primarily on the fundamentals of putting and chipping. Proper grip, stance, ball position and aim are just some of the skills taught throughout the week. We use the S.N.A.G. golf program. The system consists of over-sized plastic golf clubs, tennis-type balls and Velcro targets. It provides a great introduction to golf and good practice for more advanced golfers.We look forward to beginning the second trimester, a great week ahead and to Thanksgiving Break next week.

Last week of the 1st Trimester

It has been a pleasure working with all my students this trimester. We have had a productive and fun term in physical education. My classes will cap off the trimester by revisiting some of our favorite games and playing group games with the other classes.