January Review

In December, we focused on Holiday games emphasizing team play, endurance and sportsmanship. Upon returning back to school in January, our P.E. classes have concentrated on Rope climbing, Cargo net climbing, throwing games and Pillow Polo.
The rope climbing emphasis has introduced the children to a strength activity which requires some agility in climbing the ropes which has challenged the children to take supervised risks. As with the cargo net, their is a degree of supervised risk taking, in which the children have to develop a sense of confidence to attempt climbing the rope/cargo net. Many children have a cautious approach to climbing and heights and so this provides them with an opportunity to explore their capabilities in a safe environment. The children all must make an attempt to climb but the height and degree to which they achieve climbing is dependent upon their comfort level. No one fails in climbing but rather, we focus on accepting a challenge to do their best of their ability and knowing that, with time and practice, that they will do better.
The games focused on large muscle development, game strategy, having fun, and improving their throwing skills for distance and accuracy. Pillow Polo was introduced and the children loved the hockey type game. They learned stick handling skills, aggressive play on the ball, team work, sportsmanship, and offensive and defensive positions.
Grades are being completed and parents are encouraged to talk to their children about why they earned the grade that they received. Within the P.E. class we have discussed the whys of getting certain grades and that the children take the responsibility for their grades. Their perception about their grades is an important element in knowing about their performance and what actions they must change in order to improve their grades. Poor listening, fooling around with friends, lack of effort, and not following directions all contribute to a lower grade.
Should you or your child have questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to help your child understand what they have to do to improve.
Their self evaluation about how they are doing and learning how they can achieve better grades is our focus and the real learning point.