P.E.
Skating
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Special thanks to the PTO for funding this unit and to all the parents who volunteered to help students get ready to roll!
Getting ready to roll
Throughout the year, first grade students learn about wondrous words–words that enrich their listening and speaking vocabularies. To help prepare themselves for roller skating, students reviewed these words and identified many that could help them as they face this challenge!
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One for the record books
Last Thursday, students from Richards School participated in the 2013 Stack Up Challenge. They joined students from 36 countries working to set a world’s record: 500,000 people stacking cups in one day! Here’s what part of the day looked like:
Why include sport stacking in a physical education program? Sport stacking improves fine motor skills, increases hand-eye coordination, and enhances bilateral dexterity (the use of both hands). And, of course, it’s fun!
Check out the World Sport Stacking Association page for updates on the record-setting results. Special thanks to PE teachers Mr. Genthe and Ms. Swanson for organizing this amazing event!
Community-building across the curriculum
Many of our activities during the first month of school focus on helping the students in Room 123 develop a sense of community. But community-building doesn’t end at the classroom door! Take a look at how PE teachers Mr. Genthe and Ms. Swanson accomplish this important objective during specials.
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Merrily we roll along?
Rollerskating may be the perfect springtime pursuit, and first grade students are mastering the basics during a two-week Physical Education unit. Special thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this program, to parents for volunteering to help the program run smoothly, and to Mr. Genthe and Ms. Swanson for their expertise and enthusiasm!
Here’s a look at Room 123’s first day of rollerskating:
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Going for the Guinness Book
Richards students participated in the National Geographic for Kids quest to break the world’s record for most people doing jumping jacks. Special thanks to Mr. Genthe and Ms. Swanson for arranging this activity. Here’s how Room 123 helped go for the Guinness Book! (On some computers, the video may take a few seconds to load.)
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