Students got paired up with their buddy for the year and they started the rotations of activities. The family that got to explore the "Toy Box" of physical activities had such a great time and it was a joy to watch them get to know each other and try a variety of games together.
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Wow it is hard to believe the first 4 weeks of the school year are behind us. Where did that time go?
Here is an update: 3rd – 8th grade has been working on problem solving and team building in the gym. Recently they have been learning how to play kickball the MRA way. The goal is that they have success in a team setting and feel comfortable to have this as a choice at recess. All of the students will play by the same rules so that they could potentially play together for a fun activity with all the grade levels. It has helped them to understand that there must be rules, that having fun is the most important and that to be successful they must work together and support one another. Another game that was taught in progression was Mat Ball. They all seemed to really enjoy this game. Mat Ball gives each individual more choices which tends to really bring out their personality. The Alders and Cedars will be working on starting the Fitnessgram assessments for the beginning this next week. There will be a total of 4 assessments and they have been working hard to be ready for them. Trillium & Huckleberries have been continuing to work on new games and Building a Foundation. Now that they understand levels, tempos and directions they have been working on these skills with a partner and in small groups. Huckleberries also had an introduction to kickball which always proves to be interesting developmental wise. They are not quite ready for this game but I figure they can at least understand how to run from base to base. Health has just finished up Unit 1 and starting Unit 2 on Mental/Emotional Health. We are discussing self-concept, self-esteem, personality, resilience, and what kinds of things influence and build all of the above. Currently they are reading an article on sleep and keeping a simple journal over the next weeks school nights. Below the Huckleberries are playing a partner game called Clay and Sculptor. |
Danielle ReeberThis is my 6th year here at MRA. Prior to MRA I have taught in Canby, Oregon City Maple Valley, Spokane and Auburn, WA. I am a graduate of Washington State University with a K-12 P.E. major and a Health minor. I currently live in Wilsonville with my husband of 23 years, my three 17 year olds and my dog, Charlie. In my spare time I love hiking, camping, spending time reading a book on a sunny warm beach and scrapbooking. Archives
June 2018
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