Batter Up

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Batter Up
 

State Standard: 1, 3, & 4
Equipment: Mats, Cones, long-handled implements, and balls. Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly)
Purpose of Event: Striking with a Long-Handled Implement (S1.E25), Fielding/Catching a batted ball (S1.E16)
Time: 18-25 minutes

 

Organization: Place mats for boundaries between ‘batting cages’ facing a long wall for more space to use and hit into (dependent on your gym size). Place hitting tees or large pylons to hit from (students can have the option to throw and hit their own ball). Across from the hitting tees, place another pylon as the ‘base.’ (Feet poly spots are optional for hitters)

Description:

The batter hits the ball into the ‘field,’ drops the bat, runs to the ‘base’ (pylon), touches the pylon with their hand, and then runs back to the batting tee (home) and touches it.

The fielder retrieves and returns the ball to the batting tee (home).

SAFE = If the batter gets to the ‘base’ and back ‘home’ first, the batter is SAFE.

OUT = If the fielder retrieves the ball and touches ‘home’ first OR they catch the ball before it hits the ground, the batter is OUT.

The batter then goes to the back of the fielder line. The fielder then becomes the next batter.

Variations:

  • Make the playing area bigger or smaller depending on grade level and ability
  • Make the batter run to the base and back more times
  • Make the fielder do an exercise before they have to get the ball
Concerns: Review how to keep your eyes up to ensure you will not run into another fielder or batter. Cannot obstruct another field or batter’s way to the ball or base. RPS if there is a tie at home
This idea is from Matt Eichel, a Physical Education Teacher at St. Ignatius School. 

 

 

Noodle Activities

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Noodle Activities
 

State Standard: 1, 3, & 4
Equipment: Several Pool Noodles (long and short) for each student Grade: K-3
Purpose of Event: Balance, Chasing, Fleeing, Teamwork
Time: 18-25 minutes

Organization:  Give each student their own pool noodle. Activities:

Noodle circles—-
Clap Game
      depending on grade, start with 2 or 3 (k,1,2)
      hold together with both hands, ends facing out
      throw in the air, clap, and catch only with your hands
      2 times in a row = getting one more from bucket
      must be verified by the partner
Walking Balance Game
      depending on grade, start with 2 or 3 (k,1,2)
      have them balance noodles on a body part and walk around
      top of head, back of hand, chicken wing elbow, etc
 
Resting Balance Game
      in a group of 2 or 3, one person lays flat on the back
      others go to bin one at a time and grab one circle
      carefully place the noodle on the resting person’s forehead wtih only one hand
      once it’s on, can’t touch it or move it
      repeat until it falls
 
Skyscraper
      same as above, but place noodles on the floor instead
Noodle Sticks—
Leaning Tower
      sticks that have ends that are angled 
      face partner, each has a stick, extend sticks to touch ends
      hold it with your right index finger next to your right leg (upright)
      partners say, ready to go, then release their noodles to run forward to catch their partner’s stick before it hits the floor
Ankle Biter
      same sticks as above
      face partner, each has a stick, extend sticks to touch ends
      that is your invisible circumference circle
      move about that circle trying to hit your partner’s ankles or shoes
 
Hornet Tag
      same sticks
      throw 4 or 5 sticks on the floor
      everyone vs. everyone, use the entire gym
      whoever wants to be a hornet can pick up a stinger(stick)
            off the gym floor.
      They chase and tag someone from the knee down, only
      after success, they drop their stinger and run away
      a person who got stung cannot pick the stinger that stung them
      they do whatever exercise you list for being stung, then resume the game
      you can pick up a different stinger after using one, but NO ONE has to pick up a stinger to become a hornet…it is optional

Concerns:

Be safe! Do not run into one another. 
This idea is from Jon Peterson, PE Teacher Robert Frost Elementary

 

 

Sneak Away

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Sneak Away
 

State Standard: 1, 3, & 4
Equipment: 1 hockey stick per player, 20+ hockey pucks/yarn balls, & 16 cones (to mark goals in the corners of the gym).  Grade: 3-6
Purpose of Event: Striking with a long-handled implement/hockey lead-up skills
Time: 18-25 minutes

Organization:  Divide the students into 4 equal teams. Put them in the four corners of the gym. I usually color-coordinate the goals with the player’s team color. Description:  Divide the class into four or more groups. Each group starts with five pucks/yarn balls by their goal. On the signal, all players run to another team’s goal, take a puck/yarnball, and stick handle It back to their own goal. There is NO defense in this game. At the end of the game, teams score one point for each puck/yarnballs in their goal. Variations: Try dispersing rather than collecting pucks. Try using a defensive player from each team.

Concerns:

Be safe while using the hockey sticks. Especially when the students are moving. Make sure students are not raising the hockey sticks above their heads. The blade must be on the floor unless they attempt to strike a puck/yarn ball. 
This idea is from: I have seen this played/called many different ways from various resources. 

 

 

GYM Setup

The “Death Star”

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The “Death Star”
 

State Standard: 1, 3, & 4
Equipment: Cageball (or Fitness Balls) and Playground Balls.  Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly)
Purpose of Event: Throwing at moving targets & Teamwork
Time: 18-25 minutes

 

Organization:  Divide the class into two teams and have them line up along their chosen sideline. Mark an area about 30 feet wide across the center of the playing area, with the cageball aka “Death Star” in the center.

Description: “Death Star”: The two teams are the Dark Side vs. The Force. In May, we play this game for “May the 4th Be With You.”  The game’s objective is to throw the playground balls at the Death Star (Darth Vador’s Spaceship), forcing it across the line in front of the opposing team.  Rules: Players may come up to the line but cannot move into the center area, and no one is allowed to touch the Death Star at any time. If balls become caught in the center, students can go retrieve a ball, but they must return to their throwing zone. If the Death Star crosses over to the opposing team’s side, that team wins. The game stops, and that particular team must perform an exercise. The game starts over with the Death Star starting back in the middle of the gym. 

Variations: We use the Yoga Balls with medium-sized gator-skin balls for K-2 students. For 3-5 grades we use the cageball with playground balls.

Instead of just one cageball/yoga ball have multiple (5-6). More opportunity for students throw at the Death Star.  
Concerns:

  • Be safe while throwing the balls. Students are not allowed to throw the balls at one another. Students need to be aware of the ricochet from the playground balls off the cageball.
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Rescue Football

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Rescue Football
 

State Standard: 1, 3, & 4
Equipment: Several Footballs, Mats, and Pinnies. Grade: 3-5
Purpose of Event: Overhand Throwing (football), Teamwork, and Catching
Time: 20-25 minutes

Organization:  Divide the playing area in half, place three blue mats on each half of the gym, divide the students into two teams, spread the footballs evenly around the playing area.
Description:  Start with the teams on their own half of the playing area, select one player to stay on their side, this is the QB, the rest of the players go over and stand on the blue mats; they are the receivers.  The QB throws the footballs from his team’s side of the gym to his teammates on the blue mats; if they catch a football, they can go to their side of the gym and become QB’s.  If a QB’s pass is intercepted, they must return to the blue mats and again receive.  Keep playing until one team has everyone either as a QB or a receiver; if your team is all QB’s, you win; if your team is all receivers, you lose.
Concerns: Being safe while throwing the footballs (not at face). Make sure students are staying in their order. For the older kids: No cheating!!!! 
This idea is from: PE staff within Sioux Falls School District 

 

 

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Week 8 – 5/11/2020-5/15/2020

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Virtual Field Day Activities

State Standard: 1, 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us  Grade: K-5
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes

Field Day 2020

Hello Garfield Eagles!! This week was to be our Field Day Week at school.  Below you will find a Field Day that you can complete at home aka Virtual Field Day!!!  There are several ways in which you can complete the Field Day in your backyard.  There is a score card that you can use for field day. Always remember our Field Days at Garfield are meant to be FUN (not competitive). 

 

Be Safe, Be Well and BE KIND.

Have fun!!! Go Garfield Eagles

Soar Eagles Soar

 

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.  You can download this file and print it off to participate in our virtual Field Day if you do not want to use the Google Slide version. 

Cool Down Activity:
 Resource: Joshua Kenneth (New Jersey) & Kurt Skogstad (Rosa Parks Elementary: Sioux Falls, SD). 
Assessment: Write a comment when completed. Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).

 

Week 7 – 5/4/2020-5/8/2020

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K-2 = Activities

State Standard: 1, 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us  Grade: K-2
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes
Warm-up: Choose One  
A) Complete the exercises as shown on the image below.       Mike Gincola

B) Indoor Recess!!! Follow the video below and have fun!!! 

 

GoNoodle 

Main Activity: Choose Either A or B – 20 Minutes

A) Justice League Fitness. Follow the video below!!! Have fun!! 


Mike Gincola 

 

B) ABC Scavenger Hunt
Those students without Technology your activity is below. ABC Scavenger Hunt!!! Follow instructions below and perform the exercise that represents each letter!! Have fun practicing your spelling!!!! 

 


Closing Activity (Mindful Minute Cool Down): 5-7 minutes

 
 
Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).  You can also attach a picture/video and send it to Mr. Kirsch’s email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us. This is part of your PE grade!!! 

 

3-5 = Activities

State Standard: 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: 3-5
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes

Warm-up: Choose One (A or B)

A) Watch the video below. Whether on your chromebook, TV, Laptop, IPAD, and complete the Bottle Flip Chaos Activity!!!  If you do NOT have technological device an alternative activity will be available below. 

 

  Mike Morris 

B) Those students without Technology your can complete the ==> May The Force Be With You Workout!!! If you do not know what a certain exercise is ==> you can make up one or perform an exercise that you know (ie., sit-ups, running, high knees, and/or pushups). Follow the directions on the image below. 

Justin Cahill

Main Activity:

A) Follow the instructions on the video!!! This or That Activity!! There are different exercises for you to perform (you choose either “This or That.”) There is a timer embed on the slide (20 seconds). Click the play button on the Youtube timer to start each round. 

Victoria Wink


B) Crazy Card Fitness
Those students without Technology your activity is below ==> Follow the directions on the image below. If you do NOT have a deck of cards you can use a coin as we did in a previous activity (penny, nickel, dime, and/or quarter). Heads = Spade/Club  Tails = heart/diamonds

Matt Eichel

Closing Activity:

Calm Down Yoga will help slow down your heart rate and work on some deep breathing.

 
Resource:
Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). You can also attach a picture/video and send it to Mr. Kirsch’s email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us. This part of your PE grade!!! 

 

Fun Activity

State Standard: 2 & 3
Grade: K-5
Purpose of Event: Celebrate Earth Day while moving!! 
Time: Up To You!!!

Optional Activities:

  • Go on a family bike ride or walk
  • Play catch with a family member
  • Go on a Family Scavenger Hunt (see image below)
    Jason Steele 
 
Assessment: Write a comment when completed. Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).

 

Week 6 – 4/27/2020-5/1/2020

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K-2 = Activities

State Standard: 1, 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us  Grade: K-2
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes
Warm-up: Choose One  
A) Ball Handling skills. You can use any type of ball you may have in your house.

 

Pete Charrette 

B) Wishy Washy Washer Woman. Follow the video below!!! Keep yourself and your family healthy by washing your hands. Have fun!! 

Main Activity: Choose Either A or B – 20 Minutes

A) Character Fitness Activity: See the video below and attempt the activity. You can pause the video if you need to review the instructions!! Have fun with it!! PS you can do these activities with your parent/guardians and/or brothers/sisters.



Mike Gincola 


B) Home Scavenger Hunt
Those students without Technology your activity is below. Full Name Workout!!! Spell your full name. Do the exercise that represents each letter in your name!! Have fun practicing your spelling!!!! 

 

Jason Steele 

 


Closing Activity (Mindful Minute Cool Down): 5-7 minutes

 
 
Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).  You can also attach a picture/video and send it to Mr. Kirsch’s email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us. This is part of your PE grade!!! 

 

3-5 = Activities

State Standard: 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: 3-5
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes

Warm-up: Choose One (A or B)

A) Watch the video below. Whether on your chromebook, TV, Laptop, IPAD, and complete the 5-minute Move Activity!!!  If you do NOT have technological device an alternative activity will be available below. 

 

B) Those students without Technology your can complete the ==> Full Name Workout!!! You do NOT have to do your entire name as this is just a warm-up. But, if you want to you can. Follow the directions on the image below. 

 

 

Jason Steele 

Main Activity:

A) Follow the instructions on the video!!! Black Panther Workout!! You can pause the video if you need to review the instructions!! Have fun with it!!

B) 52-Card Pick-up
Those students without Technology your activity is below ==> Follow the directions on the image below.

Jason Steele 

Closing Activity:

Mindful Minutes will help slow down your heart rate and work on some deep breathing. Calming Down. 

 
Resource:
Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). You can also attach a picture/video and send it to Mr. Kirsch’s email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us. This part of your PE grade!!! 

 

Fun Activity

State Standard: 2 & 3
Grade: K-5
Purpose of Event: Celebrate Earth Day while moving!! 
Time: Up To You!!!

Earth Day Activity. Follow the instructions on the image. Earth Day was last Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Complete this fun activity that focus on keeping our Earth safe and clean. 

 

 

Miss Gamson on Twitter
 
Assessment: Write a comment when completed. Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).

 

Week 5 – 4/20/2020-4/24/2020

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K-2 = Activities

State Standard: 1, 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us  Grade: K-2
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes
Warm-up: Choose One  
A) If you do not have a scarf at home. You can use anything in your house that you can safely play catch with.
 Pete Charrette 

B) Because I am Happy Warm-up. Follow the video below!!! Make sure you have your volume turn-up. Have fun!! 

Main Activity: Choose Either A or B – 20 Minutes

A) Avengers Endgame Fitness Training: See the video below and attempt the activity. You can pause the video if you need to review the instructions!! Have fun with it!! PS you can do these activities with your parent/guardians and/or brothers/sisters.



B) Home Scavenger Hunt
Those students without Technology your activity is below ==> Follow the directions on the image below.

 

 


Closing Activity (Mindful Minute Cool Down): 5-7 minutes
 Resources: ==> GoNoodle & Kevin Tiller = @physedreview on Twitter
Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).  You can also attach a picture/video and send it to Mr. Kirsch’s email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us. This is part of your PE grade!!! 

 

3-5 = Activities

State Standard: 2 & 3
Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: 3-5
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education
Time: 30 minutes

Warm-up:

Watch the video below. Whether on your chromebook, TV, Laptop, IPAD, and complete the Boom Dance Activity!!! This will take about 2 minutes.  If you do NOT have technological device an alternative activity will be available below. 

Those students without Technology your activity is below ==> 

Pete Charrette 

Main Activity:

A) Follow the instructions on the video!!! Star Wars Workout!! You can pause the video if you need to review the instructions!! Have fun with it!!

Mike Gincola 

B) Home Scavenger Hunt
Those students without Technology your activity is below ==> Follow the directions on the image below.

 

 

Closing Activity:

Mindful Minutes will help slow down your heart rate and work on some deep breathing. Calming Down. 

      Kevin Tiller 
Resource: Daily Workouts &  
Assessment: Write a comment when completed (comments can be emojis as well). Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school). You can also attach a picture/video and send it to Mr. Kirsch’s email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us. This part of your PE grade!!! 

 

Fun Activity

State Standard: 2 & 3
Grade: K-5
Purpose of Event: Enjoying Movement!!
Time: Up To You!!!

Choose One: Activity A or B

Activity A: Fitness Board Game. Follow the instructions on the image. You do NOT have a dice; you can use a coin (quarter, dime, nickel, and/or pennies) flip the coin and heads = move 3 spots. Tails = move 4 spots. 


Activity B (Choose One from the list):
Invent a tag game and play for 10 Minutes
Take a 5 minute walk around your house
Run 3 laps around  your house (weather is going to be nice!!!)

 

 
 Resource: Jason Steele & GoNoodle
Assessment: Write a comment when completed. Either on this blog post or hard copy (return to Mr. Kirsch at school).