Parkdale PE

FUN at Home

There are many physical education skills and activities that are taught in physical class that can be easily reinforced at home. These activities help to promote increased levels of both skill and fitness and can be lots of fun for the whole family! A little practice and encouragement can go a long way!

Gross motor skills we focus on:
Balancing on 1 foot...for a challenge try balancing with your eyes closed
Walking on tiptoes
Walking on heels
Walking backward (be sure to lean forward a little and look over your shoulder)
Hopping on 1 foot (both right and left)
Galloping (leading with both right and left foot)
Skipping
Jogging (trying to keep a steady pace)
Running
Standing long jump (bend knees, swing arms, land on 2 feet)
Running long jump (take of on one foot, land on two feet)

Obstacle Course
   In physical education class students participate in an obstacle course various times throughout the school year. In class the students jump over hurdles, zig zag through cones, jump in a hopscotch pattern, perform “ski jumps” (jumping side to side with feet together while moving forward), crawl through a tunnel and walk on a balance beam. Setting up an obstacle course at home can be an excellent family activity. Designing the course takes a great deal of creativity and imagination. Participation an obstacle course helps to reinforce position words (over, under, between, on, around, through, etc.), following directions, and the concept of performing tasks in specific order.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Hula Hoop Activities:
With hoop on the ground:
Put 1 foot in hoop, the other foot out of the hoop. Jump and switch feet quickly a few times. Try it jumping sideways.
Jump in and out of hoop using 2 feet, then just 1 foot.
Jump over the hoop.
Practice hula hooping around waist
Use the hula hoop “like a jump rope”. Try turning the hoop both
forward and backward. You can also try this while staying in on spot
jogging forward.
Spin the hoop like a top and try to catch it or jump in and out while it
is still moving.
Roll the hoop, chase it and try to catch it before it stops.
Put “backspin” on the hoop so when the hoop is rolled forward it
comes back (this skill is introduced in 2nd grade).

Jump Rope Activities:
   How to measure a jump rope for proper size: Stand in the middle of the rope holding the handles. The handles should come up to the shoulders. If the jump rope is a little too long, try folding over a handle

“Ski Jumps”- place the jump rope in a straight line. Feet together   jump side to side while moving forward. When you get to the end of the rope jump backwards. You can also try sideways with “toes looking at the rope”.
You can use jump rope to form letters, numbers and shapes
Practice jumping rope.

   Teaching cues used in class:
Start with the jump rope in the shape of the letter “U”
Swing, then jump
Set a reasonable goal of how many times can you jump in a row?
There are many different ways to jump rope:
Feet together
Skipping rope (1 foot goes over then the other)
Jumping on 1 foot
Jumping while slowly turning in a circle
Jumping while moving forward
All of the above while swinging the rope backward

   Just 5-10 minutes of practice a few times a week will make a big difference!

East Aurora Union Free School District

Mr. Gipe/Battel

Overview

EA Physical Education Mission Statement

Welcome Letter to Parents

Open House Letter

Class Overview

Report Card Grades

Sneaker Policy

Physical Education Activities at Home