Dear Grade 1 Families,
Learning Intention: I can demonstrate ways to move safely through my environment. I can demonstrate a variety of locomotor movements. I can perform non-locomotor movements.
Over the last two weeks, we have been working on locomotor and non-locomotor movements using gymnastics equipment. We began with mats and learned how to control our bodies while moving (ex: log roll, forward roll) and stay balanced during a non-locomotor pose (ex: tree pose, v sit). Students experienced more success when balancing when they were quiet, focused on their bodies and could look at one spot that was not moving. In our second week, we had other equipment for students to use. The most excitement was over the wall climber! Students worked through different tasks such as jumping off box horses, hanging from bars and climbing up and over ladders. During this time, students challenged their bodies to be brave, strong and try different positions they do not normally do in daily life. Many of the skills worked on in our gymnastics units can also be used on the playground equipment.
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