Before The Break

We are finishing up with our flag football unit this week.  Flag football games will be played for all grades with some variations for the younger grades.  The students will also be taking part in group games this week to promote school spirit, teamwork, and unity.  

Enjoy the break....Enjoy family and friends....Stay safe!!!  

flag football week

This week is all about football.  We started our football unit last week and are continuing to build on skills necessary for the game.  We will be using flags this week to work on running and avoiding defender while moving in space.  Kindergarten and first grade will also be working on running holding the football with the correct form and teamwork as always.  The second and third graders are focusing on throwing and catching the ball correctly along with running and handing the ball to teammates. Another area of focus for third will be throwing at set targets for accuracy.  The fourth grade girls are practicing throwing at moving targets  and catching while moving in a set direction.  They will also work on running in a set direction while avoiding defenders.      

After Some Good Food

I hope that everyone had a great thanksgiving break.  Now it time to work off some of those extra pounds by play some fun games.  We are continuing with our basketball unit this week.  Kindergarten and first grade will be playing some fun cooperative games with an emphasis team work.  Second grade will work on their ability to shoot and pass the ball properly in small groups.  Third and fourth grade are playing basketball games this week that also stress teamwork.  


On Thursday of this week we will start our flag football unit.  The younger grades will work on moving and grabbing flags appropriately in set boundaries.  Second through fourth grade are going to be taking part in specific drills for passing, catching, and running with the football.  


Lets have some fun!  

The Switch

We are officially switching coaches and kids this week.  Coach Every will welcome the group that was with Coach Cameron for the first trimester.  Coach Pope will welcome the group coming from Coach Every.  I would like to welcome all of the students who had Coach Pope for the first trimester.  


The first unit for this trimester will be basketball.  All of my classes will go to the recreational gym to start their basketball unit.  Kindergarten will focus on learning how to bounce, catch, and dribble the basketball on lines of the court.  They will also have a chance to practice shooting and passing the basketball around the court.  Some of the things first and second grade will focus on this week are dribbling the basketball on lines around the court with correct form, passing the basketball (chest and bounce passes) with partners, and laying up the basketball. Third and Fourth grade will focus on utilizing both hands while dribbling the basketball around set cones, shooting and laying up the basketball with the correct form, and teamwork games/activities.  


Its going to be great!!


Note: Please have your child wear sneakers/running shoes to accommodate the gym floor.            

Group Games

The students will primarily be participating group games during this week.  We have completed our units and will be switching coaches starting next week.  For the group games this week, we will be focusing on teamwork, how to show good sportsmanship, and having full effort and participation from all of the students. These are important goals that we continue to stress through out the school year in P.E. class.  Let's have some fun!

On The Track & Field

We will be starting our track and field unit this week.  All the students will have the opportunity to take part in sprinting, long jumping, relays, and small hurdles.  Each student will also have a chance to record times , and jumping distances for partners. Participate in the track and field unit will help the continued motor development of each student in multiple ways. 

In The New Gym Now

We are so very excited to have our new athletic center use this week.  All of the classes will be going up to the new gym for some fun games and activities.  These games are designed to promote hand, eye, and foot coordination.  Another reason for us all going to the new gym this week is to go over all the rules with the students for using the facilities of the athletic center.  We will also work on forming good routines with the students for moving to and from athletic center.  All of the students are very excited to have this new facility.  Its going to be great!!!

Note: Only running/tennis shoes are to be used on the courts in the athletic center.  Please make sure your child has these type of shoes on P.E. days.   

Just Kick It!!

We are continuing with our soccer unit in P.E. this week.  The younger classes will be focusing on learning  basic dribble, pass, trapping, and appropriate shooting skills sets.  Some of the other things kindergarten will focus on this week are controlling the soccer ball while moving in a specific direction, and also practice passing the ball to each other in a circle.  First grade will practicing some things like moving the ball down and around a cone with along with trapping and passing.    They will have a chance to work on these skills and take part in other team building related activities.  The older classes (3rd and 4th) will be working on more advanced skills like heading the ball , tackling, chest trap, just to name a few.  The skills that each grade focuses on will be different.  They will also be taking part in activities that promote team work and sportsmanship. 

     

The Red Zone

  We will be finishing our flag football unit  on Wednesday of this week.  There are a few more skills for the younger grades to work on before we move on to our next sport.  Kindergarten and first grade will also be taking part in modified flag football games to end their unit.  The older grades will all have a chance to play flag football games this week.
  On Wednesday of this week, we will be starting our soccer unit.  The younger classes will start with basic motor skill development activities related to the game of soccer.  Grades 2-4 will be working on a variety of soccer skills and drills.  The focus of these skills and drills will be different for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade.    These drills will help to increase ball control, promote correct dribbling techniques,  and body awareness related to soccer.          

On the football field again

We had a great start to our flag football unit last week.  Kindergarten and 1st grade did a great job learning the basics of the game.  2nd through 4th grades did their very best learning new football skills.  We are continuing with our flag football unit this week.  The younger grades will be working on throwing and catching the football.  they will also play tag games (with flags) related to the game of football.  The older grades with be working on skills that will require them to throw, run, and catch the football.  These skills are important to practice when playing/learning the game.  This will also help to improve their foot work, hand and eye coordination, and overall motor skills.

      

Lets play some flag football

  All of the students made me so very proud by doing their very best learning the game/skills of basketball.  I was extremely happy to see how grades K-2 worked and played together so well.  The older grades also did a great job learning new skills and improving on skills learned in the past.  We have now completed our basketball unit and are moving on to other exciting things.
  Coach Cameron's classes will be starting flag football this week.  All the classes will be going out to the field to start with the basics of flag football.  The younger grades will be focusing on learning how to move through space appropriately without making contact with others.  We will play a number of fun games related to football geared towards this goal.  The older grades will learn different passing patterns for flag football.


All of this equals fun for everyone.        

Making Baskets

Coach Cameron's classes have been having a great time practicing dribbling and passing the basketball.  As always, we will continue to work on sharing and playing together in the game of basketball.  The younger grades will be learning how to get the basketball up and over the basketball rim.  They will also learn to use the backboard when attempting to make a basket.  The older kids will be playing modified games of basketball that focus on team work and sportsmanship.  It  great to see all of the kids doing their best and learning new things each day.  Keep up the good good work  

Sunny Days

We are going to have a lot of fun outside this week.  The forecast is for sunny mostly sunny days with a very low chance of rain.  Mr. Cameron's classes are continuing to play and learn about the game of basketball.  The younger kids are having a great time learning to dribble and pass the basketball around the court.  They are all doing so well with following instructions and being kind to each other while they play.  The older kids are working on using the correct form for shooting and laying up the basketball.  We are also finishing up fitness testing due to all the rain we received last week.  Lets hope the days stay sunny, and the good times keep rolling on!!    

We're Playing Basketball

Coach Cameron's kids are learning how to play basketball this week.  The kindergartners are learning to manipulate the basketball with the use of their hands.  Controlling the basketball while bouncing and catching it on marked lines on the court.  They are also learning to share with partners.  The other grades are all working on improving their skills through drills and other fun games and activities.  The third and forth graders are also finishing up the presidential fitness testing this week.

Its a Monday!!!

We are off to a great start this school year.  Coach Cameron's class is all about getting to know each other this week.  We will be playing and/or take part in games and activities geared towards this main goal. Setting good practices is also important for the new year as well.  This week will give us the opportunity to get to know each other and set good practices through playing some familiar games. The 3rd graders played a great game of kick ball.  They all tried their best and encouraged each other during the game.  This is just one example of what we enjoy being apart of as coaches.
We will also go through the rules of P.E. with each class (locker room rules for 4th grade included).  Doing this benefits our new students and will  be a great reminder to our returning ones.
Coach Cameron's classes will continue to work on having fun while doing our best....   

Greetings To All

I would just like to take the time to say hello to all the parents and students at Shorecrest. This blog will proved you with general information on what is happening in P.E. class and more.