Week 10 P.E. & Health Activities (May 26th thru May 29th)

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-5:
WATCH ME (WHIP/NAE NAE)
We know you've tried and enjoyed dancing to Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) in P.E. class. Here's a twist to one of your favorite dances. Let's get your heart rate up with this awesome cardiovascular dance challenge. Give it a try!

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:

KIDZ BOP DANCE ALONG

You know the music, so now sing and dance along. Join in for an awesome workout - sure to make you sweat while also improving your dance moves! Join the party!!

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:
FREEZE DANCE - PART 4
You asked for more, so here it is! Back by popular demand, once AGAIN ...it's time for Freeze Dance - Part 4. Cool costumes and a lot of laughs! This might be the toughest one yet, full of the best music and dance moves to really get you moving!

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:

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR & BABY SHARK WARM UP

Did you enjoy Freeze Dance - Part 4? If so, then you are going to love a totally different kind of warm-up. There are locomotor skills just like we practice in P.E class in this video, along with some of our Newfield warm-ups ...and some totally new ones! You will definitely get your moving minutes in and be ready to take on the day with this action-packed warm-up!

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
MINUTE TO WIN IT - KIDS IN MOTION CHALLENGE
Check out this cool video! For every fitness challenge you complete, earn points. How many points can you get?

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

GRADES 3, 4 & 5:

HEALTHWORKS! YOUTH FITNESS 301 - CORE EXERCISE CHALLENGE

Did you enjoy last week's core challenge? If so, give this one a try! A big focus of our lessons this year in P.E. has been focused on building core stamina. Here's a short (yet challenging!) core workout to help you to continue to build upon and increase your strength. 

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

GRADES 3, 4 & 5:

HEALTHWORKS! YOUTH FITNESS 301 - CARDIO CHALLENGE

If you still have energy left after the core workout, give this one cardiovascular (remember cardiovascular means "heart") workout a try! Just like we have practiced at school, remember to keep your back straight when you do squats (like you are sitting down in an invisible chair).

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

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

SCAVENGER HUNT FITNESS QUEST

Take this challenge. You have several round of 30-second intervals to speedwalk (no running!) around your home and touch as many things as you can. Each time you touch an item, give yourself a point. If you aren't back before time is up, you don't get any points for that round. In between each round, see if you can answer the health trivia questions. How many points can you score in this challenge?

*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: Mike Ginicola - Physical Education Teacher in Stratford, CT)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:
LINE JUMP WORKOUT FOR KIDS
When we were last together at Newfield, we were working on jumping skills in P.E. class. Do you remember the cues (or tips) for jumping?

• Feet together
• Low jumps, landing on the balls of your feet (right under your toes)
• Straight body (like a lollopop!)
• Land softly (like you're landing on a cloud - no elephant landings!)

Remembering and using the jumping cues above, try this Line Jump Workout on your own or with someone living in your home.

*Do not place any tape on your floors. It can damage or even ruin the floors and carpets in your home!

*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. 

HEALTH LESSON: Grades K, 1 & 2:
STRANGER DANGER

Who is a stranger? A stranger is anybody who you do not know. Even if a stranger calls you by your name, or says they know you or your grown-up - if you do not know the person, then that person is a stranger. So, what do you do if a stranger approaches you? Watch this cool music video from The Learning Station and find out!

HEALTH LESSON: Grades K-5:

HEALTHY & NOT-SO-HEALTHY FATS

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 Snacking, and why it's so important to think about the foods and drinks we fuel our bodies with each day. Just like a car needs gasoline to go the distance, our bodies need to be fueled with nutritious foods and beverages so that we can be at our best all day long! 

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. In this video, you will learn about healthy and not-so-healthy fats. Did you know there are fats that are healthy? There are some fats that are good for your body! Listen to this neat video and learn how you can differentiate between the healthy and the not-so-healthy fats!

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. 

Week 9: P.E. & Health Activities (May 18th thru May 22nd)

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!

K-5:
WARM-UP!
We all know how important a warm-up routine is before we exercise. In P.E. class, we always start our class with stretching and jogging. It helps to warm our muscles up, so we don't get hurt. Although we sent everyone home on March 12th with lots of warm-up routines, we want to be sure you are still incorporating them weekly into your fitness regimen. Take a look at the slides below. This warm-up routine you do at school should also be one you do at home before any activities you try!

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:
CHICKEN DANCE WITH MICKEY MOUSE
Do you like Mickey Mouse? If so, this is the dance challenge for you! Come join in for a SUPER SILLY and magical new version of an old favorite, "The Chicken Dance." Can you keep up!? Shake! Shake! Shake!

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 3

Back by popular demand ....it's time for Freeze Dance - Part 3. This one might be the BEST one yet! The costumes, the music and the moves in this dance video are so awesome, that you might just want to invite your grown-up to dance along with you!

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:

PILLOW FLIPPER CHALLENGE

Can you really exercise with a pillow? Absolutely!! Check out this neat video and find out how! Feel free to substitute the jumping jacks for another movement activity you enjoy (i.e.: frog jumps, fire feet, mountain climbers, side-to-side jumps, pretend jump roping, Floss Dancing, etc). After you finish your 1-minute challenge, place your hand over your heart and see if it feels like it's beating faster? If it is, you completed a really good cardiovascular (another word for heart workout!)

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, Open PhysEd)

Grades K, 1 & 2:

WADDLE RACES CHALLENGE
Find some good personal space in your home to get started. For this fitness challenge, you will need a pair of rolled up socks, 2 laundry baskets (straw baskets, buckets, plastic bowls pots/pans will work, too ...just ask a grown-up for permission before choosing your items). How well can you squeeze a sock-ball between your knees and waddle to a finish line and back? Drop the sock-ball into your basket each trip. Repeat. You have 1 minute. On your mark ... get set ... GO!!!!!!! What happens if you change the sock-ball to a smaller or larger size? Is it easier or harder? Give it 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: Mike Morris, Open PhysEd)

Grades K, 1 & 2

CJ "THE WORKOUT KID" CHALLENGE

Have you ever pretended to play "teacher" or "coach" at home? Well, this kid has! Meet CJ. He's 10 years-old, and he has designed a workout routine just for YOU! Exercise alongside CJ as he motivates and moves you ...and makes you sweat!

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

(Source: CJ The Workout Kid)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:
MINUTE 2 WIN IT CARDIO CHALLENGE
Join in the fun for a fitness version of a family favorite game of Minute 2 Win It! We talk about cardiovascular ("heart") exercises all of the time in P.E. class. Our goal every single P.E. class is to always get your heart rate up. Working out at home should be no different. Try this challenge at home. You will need some good personal space, 2 chairs (about 16 feet apart), a writing utensil, and two pieces of paper. The score to beat is "48." Can you beat the teacher in the video? Set up the game and find out! Remember to take your heart rate after each round of this challenge. Is your heart rate over 100 bpm (beats per minute)? If so, you just had a good cardio workout! Try this challenge by yourself or versus another member of your family who is living in your home. 

Variation: You're completed the challenge one way, but can you do another? Can you side-slide and get into defensive position (like a basketball player), and still complete this challenge? Get down low. Don't let your feet cross as you move side-to-side! 

*Be sure to ask your grown-up for permission before setting up and performing 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: Brandon Bull, Physical Education teacher in Australia)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

11 MINUTE PILLOW ABS CHALLENGE

THE ULTIMATE CORE WORKOUT!!!

Who ever thought a pillow could give you such a good ab workout!!? (Remember ..."abs" are the abbreviation for abdominal muscles - meaning your stomach muscles). We have all been working very hard on and focused on increasing our core strength this school year. If you think you are ready to take on the ULTIMATE core challenge, grab a pillow and try this! You will definitely work up a sweat and will need your water bottle handy! Who can handle THIS workout? Give it a try!

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

Grades 3, 4 & 5

ACTIVE KIDS 2.0 WORKOUT CHALLENGE: SPORTS WORKOUT ...ATHLETES WELCOME!

No equipment needed!!!! Do you play a sport? Do you miss your practices and workouts? If so, then this may be the perfect workout for you! Work up a sweat in this ultimate whole body workout. Try to keep up with the Coach Larissa Maloney, or take it at your own pace. Make sure you have some good personal space before you begin. One thing is for sure though ...remember to frequently check your heart-rate, because you will DEFINITELY work up a sweat with this one!

*Please do not subscribe to any YouTube channels without your grown-up's permission first.

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

(Source: Larissa Maloney)

Grades 3, 4 & 5

FOOT TRAP SOCCER CHALLENGE

Who needs a soccer field to play soccer? You can play right in your own hallway at your home! Make sure you have some good personal space, and set up this Foot Trap Soccer Challenge. All you will need is a rolled up pair of sock to make a sock-ball and two flat books. Use the insides of your feet and dribble the sock-ball to the book across from you. Trap it on the book. Turn around and do the same thing in the other direction. Each time you trap the sock-ball on a book, give yourself a point. How many points can you get in 1 minute? Ready ... Set ... GO!!!!!! What happens if you change the sock-ball to a smaller or larger size? Is it easier or harder? Give it 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: Mike Morris, Open PhysEd)

Grades 3, 4 & 5

WOULD YOU RATHER?

Back by popular demand ...here's another "Would You Rather?" video! Do you accept the challenge? Choose your side of the screen - and then complete that exercise for 30 seconds! You got this!! 

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

HEALTH LESSON: Grades K-5:

HEALTHY SNACKING

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 Fiber, and why it's so important that we include 25 grams of fiber into our diet each day. 

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 Healthy Snacking. Listen to this neat video and learn about how to choose snacks that will 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.

Blog & Activity Log Tutorial: For Our Families NOT Using Google Classroom ONLY

Tutorial: How To Access Our Blog & Your Weekly Activity Log

*Only Read If NOT Using Google Classroom*

Greetings!

This video tutorial below is for any of our students and families who are NOT on Google Classroom with us. If you are on Google Classroom with us, please do not access the video below, as it does not pertain to how you access your weekly assignments.

If you are not on Google Classroom, the video below will take you step-by-step on how to access current and prior lessons and activities. It will also show you how to access the required Weekly Activity Log. Activity Logs are due no later than Friday by 3:00 p.m. each week.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns - or if you need any lessons modified for your child, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help!

Stay well and keep moving!
-Mrs. Spinner & Mrs. Iacono

Mrs. Spinner

RSpinner@StamfordCT.gov or rspinner@stamfordpublicschools.org

Mrs. Iacono

EIacono@StamfordCT.gov or eiacono@stamfordpublicschools.org

Week 8: P.E. & Health Activities (May 11th thru May 15th)

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-5:
FITNESS FIDGET SPINNER
You've heard of the popular Fidget Spinner toys, but have you ever heard of a Fitness Fidget Spinner!?? Design and make your very own Fitness Fidget Spinner! Copy the exercises on ours, or vary up the exercises and have a blast ...all while getting your heart rate up, improving your flexibility, and increasing your muscular strength and endurance!

Do you play a sport outside of school? If so, perhaps your coach has a bunch of warm-ups exercises or drills that he/she has you perform during practices. Plug some of those exercises into your Fitness Fidget Spinner. Condition for your sport, while also meeting you weekly P.E. requirement!

Use your Fitness Fidget Spinner on your own, or ask a person living in your home to join along. Check out the video below and learn how to make and use a Fitness Fidget Spinner!

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

(Source: Modified and adapted from Jason Leach, Physical Education teacher in Keller, Texas).

Grades K & 1:

KIDS BEGINNER'S WORKOUT: THE BODY COACH

Give this workout a try! Can you keep up? If you can't, no problem! Pause the video and take your time completing all of the exercises. Go at your own pace!

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:

BILLY BLANKS KIDS TAE-BO KICKS

Make sure you have some good personal space, and give this a try! It's okay if your exercise moves aren't the exact same as the ones you are trying to copy. Just try your best! Remember to listen to your body, take breaks, and re-hydrate by drinking water when you need it.

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

Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5:
ZUMBA DANCE WORKOUT
Give this Zumba Dance Workout a try to really get your moving minutes in!

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

Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5:

TOSSING CHALLENGES
No equipment? No problem! Check out this fun activity you can do right in your own home. After getting permission from your grown-up, find some good personal space (a completely open area, where nothing will get hit or bumped into). Grab an empty laundry basket and a pair of rolled up clean socks. You're ready to give this activity a try! Complete on your own, or ask another person living in your home to challenge you. See what your personal best is? Can you beat your own personal best the next day? Give it a try! Can you come up with a NEW way (not shown in the video) to get your sock-ball into the laundry bin?

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, Physical Education Teacher from Rocky Mount, North Carolina).

GRADES 3, 4 & 5:

PLANK TOP CHALLENGE

Here's another fun challenge you can try in your home! How many PUSH-UP planks can you complete in a minute while performing this activity? You'll need three shoe boxes (but any box of equal size will work. Even a small soft toy will work). After getting permission from your grown-up, show them the boxes or small soft toy you plan on using. Then, find some good personal space (a completely open area, where nothing will get hit or bumped into). You are now ready to compete in this challenge! Complete on your own, or ask another person living in your home to challenge you. See what your personal best is? Can you beat your own personal best the next day? Give it a try! Can you come up with a NEW or DIFFERENT exercise (not shown in the video) to replace the jumping jacks with?

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, Physical Education Teacher from Rocky Mount, North Carolina).

Grades 3, 4 & 5:
WOULD YOU RATHER?
Let's play a game called "Would You Rather?" Click on the video below, and look at the two pictures you are shown. You have 10 seconds to choose the one you like best. Whichever picture you choose is the exercise you complete when the picture fades away. Good luck!

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

HEALTH LESSON: Grades K-5
ALL ABOUT FIBER
Today's "MAGIC" Number Is ..... 25

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 Mindful Eating, and why it's so important to be aware of when we need to eat, versus when we are bored and just want to eat to pass the time. We learned that we also need to be mindful and aware of the snacks we are choosing to eat. Sometimes you can get a bigger serving out of a snack if it's healthier. This leaves us feeling more full and satisfied; whereas a smaller serving size of a SLOW or WHOA snack tasted yummy, but left our bellies still hungry. 

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 Fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that we need to eat each and everyday to help our bodies (particularly our stomachs) function properly. Most of us don't get enough fiber in our diets (kids and grown-ups alike!) Listen to this neat video and learn about fiber and which foods will help you get your daily intake! 

"Fiber Bucks" Game CHALLENGE:
After you watch Miss Ilaria's video about fiber, we challenge you to rip (or carefully cut with scissors) 25 rectangular pieces of paper. These will become your very own set of FIBER BUCKS. Feel free to decorate each $1 bill like a real dollar would look - or any other way you choose! See if you can put together a menu that offers your body 25 GRAMS OF FIBER each day! Remember, you will also be eating other foods each day, so just add up the ones with fiber in them to balance out your menu. If you don't have the fiber rich foods in your pantry, refrigerator or freezer, no worries! You can always do what Miss Ilaria did and "Google" the fiber content for each food that you want to add to your fiber-rich menu. Can you meet this challenge? Give it a go!

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.

Week 7: P.E.& Health Activities (May 4th thru May 8th)

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
DISNEY DANCE CHALLENGE
Dance along with some to some of your favorite songs and wish some of your most favorite Disney Characters. This is one super M-A-G-I-C-A-L 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:
FREEZE DANCE (PART 2)
If you tried Freeze Dance (Part 1) last week and enjoyed it, then we challenge you to give Part 2 a try! Get ready to move and sweat ...but don't forget to FREEZE when the music stops!

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 from California).

Grades K, 1 & 2:
RACE TO 100 
(Older students can try this activity, too. Just change the exercises to more challenging fitness exercises that we do in class: curl-ups, push-ups, burpees, mountain climbers, "fire feet," 20-second "hug one knee" seated stretch, etc.).

Challenge yourself to see how long it takes you to complete your Race to 100! Have a competition with people living in your home to see who can get their exercises done first! Don't forget to keep good exercise technique and form throughout the game! If you don't have dice for this game, click and print on the ones supplied below. You can also make your own paper dice (How to Make Paper Dice). No printer? No problem! Just use a blank sheet of paper and number it 1-100 for the games.

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

(Source: Rob Pohlner, Physical Education Teacher in Maryland).

GRADES K-5:
THE FARTLEK CHALLENGE
Have you ever heard of a Fartlek? A Fartlek is a Swedish term that means "Speed Play." It is a known term used among athletes who participate in 5K's, and a strategy Olympic athletes understand as well. Stamina is something we talk about a lot in P,E. class. Click on the video below, and learn how to increase your stamina when you run.

*Be sure to have your grown-up's permission and supervision before trying this activity. Don't forget to keep socially distanced from other people!

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

(A special thank you to Colby Coulter, Physical Education teacher at Pelion Elementary School in Pelion, South Carolina for sharing this activity with us here at Newfield).

Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5:
FITNESS MONOPOLY
You may have played Monopoly before, but have you ever tried Fitness Monopoly? Gather your family who lives in your home, and here's a new twist on a family favorite board game! Get your heart rate up, and improve your core strength, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular (heart) health! If you don't have dice and playing pieces for your board at home, click and print on the ones supplied below. at home. You can also make your own paper dice (How to Make Paper Dice), and use some different color eraser, puzzle pieces (or anything small and safe that you have at home), to use as your playing pieces for each player. No printer? No problem! You can make your own Fitness Monopoly Board. Just tape four sheets of bank paper together (tape on the back so that you can write on the front). Use the one below to help you design your very own! Be as creative as you'd like - you can even switch up some of the exercises!

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

(Source: Rob Pohlner, Physical Education Teacher in Maryland).

Grades 3, 4 & 5
HARRY POTTER 'HOGWARTS' SCHOOL WORKOUT
Are you a fan of the Harry Potter books series? See if you have what it takes to complete this Hogwarts Core Challenge! You will love this magical W-I-Z-A-R-D Workout!

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

Grades 3, 4 & 5:
CARD SHARKS FITNESS
It's a race to the finish to see who can perform their exercises the fastest (don't forget - good form counts!) You will need a family member (or more!) who is living in your home to compete against. On the word "GO!", see who can do the most exercises - thereby collecting the most cards first! If you have a deck of cards at home, feel free to use them. It not, you can use the printable link below.
No printer? No problem! Tear up or carefully cut some pieces of paper up into equal size. Use a RED and BLACK marker or crayon and label half of them as RED (numbered 2-10), and have of them as BLACK (numbered 2-10). Use a different colored markers or crayons for Jacks, Queens, and Aces.

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

Here's a link to a Printable Deck of Cards:
Printable Deck Of Playing Cards

(Source: Rob Pohlner, Physical Education Teacher in Maryland).

K-5 HEALTH LESSON:

Mindful Eating

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 how important eating breakfast is each day. Our other meals and snacks are important though, too! We need to be aware of when we need to eat versus when we want to eat. 

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.

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.

Week 6: PE. & Health Activities (April 27th thru May 1st)

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 1)
Who loves Freeze Dance!!!?? Well, then you are in the right place!! Need a brain break? Need to get your energy out? This version of Freeze Dance will get you pumped up! Get your wiggles out with this wacky workout! Get ready to move and sweat ...but don't forget to FREEZE when the music stops!

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 from California).

Grades K, 1 & 2:
MY MISSING LETTER
Try your luck at playing this game. See how many different words you can create by filling in different missing letters. Don't forget that each letter you plug into the word has an exercise that goes with it!

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

(c/o Physical Education teacher Rob Pohlner (Maryland); Source: Phys.Ed.Review:https://physedreview.weebly.com)

Grades K, 1, 2, 3: 
(older grades can try this to by making the exercises more challenging: add in your warm-up exercises that we perform in class!)
FITNESS FORTUNE TELLER CHALLENGE

Have you ever made one of those paper fortune tellers? How about a Fitness Fortune Teller? Try this one out. If you have a printer, print out this Fitness Fortune Teller. Don't have a printer? No problem? All you will need is a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. Follow the directions on the activity below, and make your own. What kind of new fitness activities can YOU add? Make it your own! Challenge the people who live in your home to a Battle of Fitness using your new Fitness Fortune Teller!

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

What your finished Fitness Fortune Teller will look like:

How to play the Fitness Fortune Teller Challenge:

Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5:

UNO FITNESS!

If you have a set of UNO cards at home, try this family classic game of the card game UNO ...with a fun fitness twist!

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

GRADES 3, 4 & 5:

GHOSTBUSTERS FITNESS CHALLENGE

Can you complete this fitness challenge? Begin by taking your resting heart rate. Remember, to find your pulse, use your first two fingers (index and middle finger together), and place them on the side of your neck - in that groove between your ear and your chin). If you are having difficulty finding your pulse, slowly and gently turn your head in the same direction as those two fingerpads which are resting on your neck. Set a timer for 6 seconds (or have someone in your home time you for 6 seconds). Count the beats you feel under your fingerpads in your head for those 6 seconds and then stop. Multiply whatever number you get by "10" (or the easy trick is to just add a "0" to whatever number you get. For example, if you felt "7" beats, your resting pulse would be "70." Keep your resting heart rate number in your head. Then, follow along with the video, and follow these instructions:

• When the music starts, begin doing jumping jacks or running in place.
• When you hear the word "Ghostbusters," complete 1 burpee.
• Then, continue doing jumping jacks or running in place.
• Repeat!

Could you keep up!?? Immediately upon completing the challenge, take your heart rate again. What do you notice? Did it go up or down? If your heart rate went up, that means you had a really good cardiovascular (heart) workout! Remember, when you are working out, you should be getting your exercising heart rate to 100 beats per minute or more.

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, Open PhysEd)

Grades 3, 4 & 5:

FLIP A COIN WORKOUT

Heads or Tails? Grab any coin that you have in your home. If you don't know where to look, just ask a grown-up living in your home if you can borrow a coin from them - and try this activity!

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

Grades K-5:

FITNESS BINGO
Did someone say B-I-N-G-O!?? See how many different ways YOU can get BINGO in this fun game! Try a different way to win BINGO for each day of the week!

*Students in Grades K, 1 & 2: Change the "Burpees" exercise to "Frog Jumps." If the number next to each exercise is too hard to do, only do half as many.

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

HEALTH LESSON - K-5:
The importance of keeping a schedule and eating a healthy breakfast everyday...

Since we are all spending a lot of time in our homes, it's essential that we stay on a schedule with our schoolwork AND our meals! It's so important that you start with nutritious breakfast right at the start of your day!

Watch this short video from Ilaria St. Florian, MS, RD. Ilaria is affiliated with Stamford Hospital, and is the Manager of the KIDS' FANS nutrition program which is offered to our 3rd graders each year. She is graciously offering additional health lessons in the form of short videos to all of our students during our Distance Learning time.

Take the Healthy Breakfast Challenge! 

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.