Thursday, January 22, 2009

A Life Style Plan for living!

The Physical Education Program is promoting the Jump Up & Go program for the Ezra Baker School! This exciting program offers a balanced approach for helping children to learn about healthy eating habits, being active for some part of the day and helpful suggestions for limiting TV/computer time. The basic concept of 5-2-1 provides for families a simple guide for approaching how the family can best use their time to promote a healthy life style!

Physical Education-Elementary Style!

Elementary physical education requires a creative and fun way to teach children about a healthy life style. Sportsmanship continues to be an important element in helping children to interact with their peers in a respectful manner. Playing by the rules involves many aspects of human interaction which must be taught and supported by the physical education instructor.
Helping children to learn to be active and understanding their bodies reaction to exercise and movement is a crutial aspect for children to learn about their developing bodies!
Games which promote academic skills, skill development and movement exploration can be introduced in a fun and creative manner which complement academic requirements.
Helping children to learn how to positively interact with peers when in a competative atmosphere is a unique and important aspect of teaching for the physical edcuation professional.