Week 11 P.E. & Health Activities (June 1st thru June 5th)

Hi Newfield Students & Families,

In addition to what we already sent home, and the activities previously posted on this P.E. Blog, here are some workouts to help you to get in your "moving minutes." Remember to e-mail us with any questions or modifications you may need. We are here to help you!

Grades K, 1 & 2
FREEZE DANCE - PART 5
Just when we didn't think it could get any better ...it got better! Here's Part 5 of your favorite new dance series!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Keith Hanson, Physical Education Teacher in California)

Grades K, 1 & 2
FREEZE DANCE - PART 6
This one's got a little bit of everything for everyone! So, Velcro or lace up those sneakers, grab your water bottle, and get ready to be the ultimate dancer today! Ready ... Set ... GO!!!!!!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Keith Hanson, Physical Education Teacher in California)

Grades K, 1 & 2:

CJ THE WORKOUT KID AT SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK

If you liked CJ's last workout, give this one a try. CJ "The Workout Kid" is back for another action-packed workout that's sure to give you a good workout!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

Grades K, 1, & 2:

SPIDER-VERSE KIDS WORKOUT CHALLENGE

If you are a Spider-Man fan, you will love this workout! Workout alongside your favorite superhero as you save the day and make all right in the Universe once again! Get your superpowers ready. 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...GO!!!!!!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Get Kids Moving)

Grades K, 1 & 2

THE BATMAN KIDS WORKOUT CHALLENGE

Maybe you're not a Spider-Man fan. How about Batman? If Batman is your favorite superhero, get ready for this full body workout. Can you save Gotham City? Give it a go!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Get Kids Moving)

Grades K, 1 & 2

FROZEN - ELSA'S WORKOUT

Any "Frozen" movie fans? If so, workout alongside Elsa in this awesome video ...sure to make you smile and move every step of the way! Ready to get a workout in? Here we go!!!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Get Kids Moving)

Grades K, 1 & 2

FUN WORKOUT WITH STUFFED ANIMALS

Who doesn't love a workout with their favorite stuffed animal. So grab your favorite furry friend, and give this one a try!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: PE Bowman)

Grades 3, 4 & 5

Paper Fitness Challenge PLUS a "Minute-To-Win It" Challenge

For this challenge, you will need 5 sheets of paper. The instructions and demonstrations are all in the video. Who knew some paper could give you such a tough workout!! See if you can keep up. Repeat the 'Minute-To-Win-It" Challenge and see if you can beat your own personal best. Feel free to challenge someone who is living in your home as well! This one is really fun!! 

*For the "Minute-To-Win-It" Challenge, you will also need an empty laundry basket and a hat.

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Ryan Lucas, The PE Globe)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

RUN FOR CHANGE 20/20 CHALLENGE

You will definitely feel the burn with this workout. This incorporates everything, and will be sure to challenge even our strongest and toughest Newfield athletes!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Nate Bower Fitness)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

KIDS WORKOUT 6 CHALLENGE

Join this high intensity workout and get a good cardiovascular (aka: heart) workout, while also improving upon your muscular strength and endurance (that's 3 ouf of 4 of our fitness test components all compiled into one workout video!) 

*Do not click to subscribe to any YouTube channels without permission from a grown-up in your home.

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it. 

(Source: Moe Jones)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

MARIO BROTHERS FITNESS CHALLENGE

Where are our video game fans at? If you are a Mario Brothers or MarioKart fan, try to keep up with this video game workout. Watch Mario clear the course, as you participate in the exercises in the top right-hand corner of the video game. If you don't see an exercise being done at a specific time, consider that a short break for yourself. See if you can conquer this challenge!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it.

(Source: Run with Brad)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

"WOULD YOU RATHER?" CHALLENGE

The "Would You Rather?" workout seems to have become a fan favorite. So, here we go...

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it.

(Source: Amy Gazzaniga)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

FAN FAVORITE CHALLENGE

Let's work on your upper body strength. You will need one paperback book, two sheets of paper (ball them up), and one plastic bag. Set your balled up sheets of paper about 5-10 feet apart from one another. Start at one balled up sheet of paper. Watch the demonstration. Then, it's your turn. One minute on the clock! There is a timer already worked into this game. READY - SET - GO!!!!

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it.

(Source: Mike Morris, OpenPhysEd)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

THE ROCKET - STRIKING & CATCHING CHALLENGES

Who needs P.E. equipment when you can do a whole lesson with striking and catching with just a paper towel tube!! Go ahead ...ask your grown-up to save you a paper towel tube rather than recycle it at the end of the week. Give this lesson a try. Try it along with the instructor. Check out his challenge. Then, try the challenge yourself. If you get stuck on one of the parts of the lesson - that's okay. Work on that part ...then, come back when you're ready and move onto the next component of the challenge. One minute on the clock! There is a timer already worked into this game. READY - SET - GO!!!!

Lesson Modification: If you think the paper towel roll is getting too easy for you, try a toilet paper roll instead! Good luck!! 

Be sure to have your water bottle handy! Listen to your body and take breaks and drink water when you need it.

(Source: Mike Morris, OpenPhysEd)

HEALTH LESSON: Grades K-5:

FIVE FOOD GROUPS AND PORTION SIZES

Since we are all spending a lot of time in our homes, it's important that we are aware of the foods and drinks we are putting into our bodies each and everyday. We learned in last week's Health lesson about healthy and not-so-healthy fats, and why it's so important to know the difference between fats that fuel your body versus fats that aren't healthy for your body.

Watch this short video from Ilaria St. Florian, MS, RD. Miss Ilaria is the Manager of the KIDS' FANS nutrition program that is offered to our 3rd graders each year at all of the Stamford Public Schools. She is graciously offering additional health lessons in the form of short videos to all of our students during our Distance Learning time. This video is all about the Five Food Groups and Portion Sizes. Listen to this neat video and learn more about the food groups and how important portion sizes are to help empower your mind and body!

Remember to log your activities and minutes into your Weekly P.E. Activity & Health Log and submit it to Mrs. Spinner and Mrs. Iacono no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday!

Click on here: Weekly Activity Log

NOTE: If the activity pictures/videos are not coming up large enough to view on your computer/tablet, just click on the three dots (right under the "x" at the top right hard of your screen). In this area, you will be given the option to "ZOOM" in and out to enlarge. If you are using your phone, simply pinch and zoom on the pictures to enlarge.

Mrs. Spinner
RSpinner@StamfordCT.gov or rspinner@stamfordpublicschools.org

Mrs. Iacono
EIacono@StamfordCT.gov or eiacono@stamfordpublicschools.org

*Many of the materials (activities and lessons) being shared through our blog site are borrowed from fellow talented, creative and amazing physical educators all over the U.S.A. and the world. We are all collaborating and coming together globally to create the best possible Distance Learning environment for our students and school communities. When the source is available, it will be noted on either the shared material or captioned below.