What's Happening in October

October is an excellent month to be outside and active. The weather offers an ideal climate to get out and play.  In physical education classes we are finishing our cooperative games unit with the second through fourth grades.  These activities are designed to build a stronger community in the classroom by getting the students to work together and communicate.  I give the class a challenge that requires total cooperation and communication to beat.  When this is done, their is great pride in their work and community involvement.  The first graders are finishing up their gross motor skill unit.  Here the kids learned about different movements they can do and control with their bodies.  These movements include running, jogging, skipping, hopping, galloping, etc..  All grades will be moving into a soccer unit.  Here we will learn basic rules and fundamentals related to this wonderful sport.