Week 2: P.E.& Health Activities (March 23rd thru March 27th)

Dear 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!

This week, we will be focusing on Yoga. Yoga is good for the mind, body, and heart. It's also excellent for relaxation, all while improving your strength, coordination, and flexibility. Best of all, you don't need anything except some good personal space! Did you know that LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neil, Sean Burke, and Tom Brady all do Yoga?!! (Just to name a few).

Kindergarten:
Check this video link out and try some yoga!
Trolls: A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!
Trolls: Yoga Para Ninos (Spanish)

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

Grades 1 & 2:
Check this video link out and try some yoga!
Yoga for Kids

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:
Check this video link out and try some yoga!
Yoga for Beginners: Yoga Ed.

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:

25 WAYS TO GET MOVING IN THE CLASSROOM

As you already know, our objective each and every P.E. class is for your to get your heart rate up to help keep your body heart healthy. Try these new exercises below and see which ones get your heart rate to go up, and which ones help to cool you down. Now, let's compare and contrast. THINK ABOUT IT?  Can you recall other exercises from last week's P.E. activities which made your heart rate increase (go up)? Remember, when you do physical activities which increase your heart rate, that's great exercise for your heart - which is called cardiovascular exercise. Can you find other exercises from last week's P.E. activities which make your heart rate decrease (go down)? Try these out!

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:

7-MINUTE HIT WORK OUT FOR SELF-REGULATION

Find some good personal space, and give this 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 2, 3, 4 & 5:

SUPERHERO DICE FITNESS

Find some good personal space, and give this a try! If you don't have dice at home, keep scrolling and click on the link underneath this Superhero Dice Fitness game. It will show you how to make a pair of dice using paper and markers (SO cool!) There is also a printable dice posted. If you chose the printable option, just be sure to print out two dice so that you have a set. 

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

Here's the link for how to make a pair of dice:

How To Make Paper Dice

Remember to log your activities and minutes into your Weekly P.E, Activity & Health Log - which is posted in the blog above for Week 2 (March 23rd thru March 27th). Please be sure your P.E. Activity & Health Log is submitted by Friday, March 27th at 3:00 p.m.

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.

Keep Moving Newfield!!!

Hi Newfield Students & Families,

In case you didn't see it yet, check this out!! Huge shout-out to Mrs. Saba-Price & Mrs. Longo as they remind you to KEEP MOVING!

Week 1: P.E. Activity Log (March 16th thru March 20th)

Hi Newfield Students and Families,

Every week, we will be posting your Weekly Physical Activity Log. The link below will take you to Week 1 (March 16th thru March 20th). We will also be posting a variety of activities on this blog that you can do to keep moving until we see you again at school! We will be mixing it up each week, so that your activities stays new, challenging and fun! Some exercises and activities will be in video form, and others in attachments for exercises you can read about and try at home. Don't forget ...you also have the hard copy of activities you can refer to that went home with you on Thursday, 3/12. 

At the end of each school week (every Friday by 3:00 p.m.), just make sure your Weekly P.E. Activity Log (link below) is completed. Mrs. Spinner and Mrs. Iacono will both receive notification when you submit each week.

Along with P.E. related content, we will also be posting Health activities. Try a little bit of everything, but make sure you keep moving! 

*No later than 8:15 a.m. each Monday morning, your new choice activities will be added to the P.E. blog. You will always have a new Weekly Physical Activity Log posted as well.

*All Students: In order to continue to build upon your fitness skills, please remember to include activities each week that include the following: curl-ups, push-ups, cardiovascular endurance, and sit & reach (also known as your "hug one knee" seated stretch). Remember that cardiovascular means an activity that is getting your heart rate up while increasing your stamina!

Please feel free to e-mail us if you have any questions or need any modifications for the activities and exercises. We are here to work with you (just from our homes instead of in the gym ...for now!)

Mrs. Spinner

RSpinner@StamfordCT.gov or rspinner@stamfordpublicschools.org

Mrs. Iacono

EIacono@StamfordCT.gov or eiacono@stamfordpublicschools.org

Click on this link below to access your Week 1 Activity Log:

Week 1: P.E. Activity Log (March 16th thru March 20th)

Week 1 P.E. Activities (March 16th thru March 20th)

Dear Newfield Students & Families,

In addition to what we already sent home to help you get started, here are some workouts to guide 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!

Remember to log your activities and minutes into your Weekly P.E. Activity Log - which is posted in the blog above for Week 1 (March 16th thru March 20th). Please be sure your P.E. Activity Log is submitted by Friday, March 20th at 3:00 p.m.

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

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

*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.  

Newfield Elementary School - Physical Education & Health - GRADES 3, 4 & 5

Dear Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,

Please make sure your child is choosing healthy foods and eating a rainbow of colors. Remember, give fruits or vegetables per day, 60 minutes of exercise per day, and water is the best beverage. Get plenty of rest, and wash your hands with soap and water to keep your body healthy.

Please have your child choose three of the following activities to complete as their P.E. requirement on a weekly basis. Remember to wear sneakers that zip, tie or Velcro when exercising. Please help your child to find a safe space in your home to perform these exercises. Remember to check your heart rate by using your fingerpads. Ask a grown up to help time you for six seconds as you count the beats that you feel under your fingers. Take whatever number you get and multiply it by 10 (remember - just add a zero). You now have your heart rate. Check your heart rate before, during and after each activity to see how it changes. Notice which activities help to work your heart out, and which ones cool your body down. Listen to your body, take breaks, and drink lots of water.

• Practice your sit & reach stretch (hug one knee ...up & down 1, up & down 2, up & down hold). Hold for 20 seconds, switch legs. Remember: keep your leg straight, toe to the ceiling.
• Jog in place. Challenge someone in your home to see who can jog the longest. Remember to keep a good pace so that you can sustain your jog and maintain stamina.
• Challenge yourself by performing the "fire feet" exercise (running in place as fast as you can, while maintaining high knees).
• Do some mountain climbers: start in push-up position and bend one knee. The other knee is straight with that leg behind you. Jump and switch so that the bent knee is straight and the straight knee is bent. Keep switching to get your heart rate up.
• Practice your push-ups and curl-ups. If you have access to the internet, use the following link to remind yourself of the proper form and cadence. Curl-up and Push-up Cadence 
• Practice your planking. Challenge someone in your home to a planking contest. Reminder: You can do push-up planks (hold your body in the "up" push-up position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle, and toes on the floor). You can even do traditional planks (fist-fist-elbow-elbow-toes. Remember to keep your stomach up and bottom down). Stop if you feel your body is not straight.
• For core strengthening, practice Elbow Touches: sit on the floor with knees bent, slightly lift feet off of the floor, twist your torso and gently touch your elbows side to side on the floor. Floor Bicycle: bend your knees and ride an imaginary bicycle keeping your back on the floor. Remember to make small circular motions.
• If you have a jump rope at home, practice jumping rope in good personal space. If you don't have a jump rope at home, do invisible jump rope. Challenge yourself and see how long you can jump without stopping. Remember the jumping cues we have learned: straight body (like a lollipop), low jumps, and soft landing (like you're landing on a cloud).
• If you have a soft ball at your home, and your grown up allows, have a catch with a family member within your home. Every time you catch the ball, name a "GO" food. You have 3 seconds to name a "GO" food. If you cannot think of one or it's in the wrong category, the other person gets a point. Repeat with "SLOW" and "WHOA" foods. Reminder: "GO" foods come from the earth, real food, no processing (i.e.: banana, potato, apple, carrot, tomato, etc.). "SLOW" foods have ingredients that you can pronounce (i.e.: peanut butter, 100% fruit juice, 2% low-fat milk). "WHOA" foods have more than 8 grams of sugar, are high in fat, sugar and/or salt, with ingredients that you cannot pronounce or have in your pantry (i.e.: pizza, ice cream, soda). You can also play this game by naming the different food groups (Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, and Dairy).
• If you have access to the internet, go to Go Noodle and challenge yourself to some dances. Put on some music and dance.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!

Mrs. Spinner & Mrs. Iacono

Newfield Elementary School - Physical Education & Health - GRADES 1 & 2

Dear First and Second Grade Families,

Please make sure your child is choosing healthy foods and eating a rainbow of colors. Remember, give fruits or vegetables per day, 60 minutes of exercise per day, and water is the best beverage. Get plenty of rest, and wash your hands with soap and water to keep your body healthy.

Please have your child choose three of the following activities to complete as their P.E. requirement on a weekly basis. Remember to wear sneakers that zip, tie or Velcro when exercising. Please help your child to find a safe space in your home to perform these exercises. Try checking your heart rate before, during and after each activity. Check your heart rate by placing a hand over your heart. Use the other hands to show how fast your heart is beating. Listen to your body, take breaks, and drinks lots of water.

• Jog in place. Challenge a family member in your home to see who can jog the longest. Remember to keep a good pace while you jog in place, so that you can sustain your jog and keep good stamina. 
• Challenge yourself by performing the "fire feet" exercise (running in place as fast as you can, while maintaining high knees).
• Practice our sit & reach stretch (hug one knee ...up and down 1, up and down 2, up and down hold). Hold for 20 seconds. Then switch legs. Remember to keep your leg straight and toe pointed up at the ceiling.
• Practice your curl-ups (sitting all the way up, without using your elbows to help you sit up).
• Practice your ABC push-ups (hands directly under your shoulders, feet together, touching your opposite shoulder without swaying your body side to side).
• Practice wall push-ups (start at a wall with your hands directly under your shoulders, feet together, straight body and straight elbows. The only part of your body that moves are your elbows).
• Practice your push-ups. Keep your back straight as you try to bend your elbows only to move your body up and down.
• Practice your planking. Challenge your grown up for family member in your home to a planking contest (fist-fist-elbow-elbow-toes. Remember to keep your stomach up and bottom down). Stop if you feel your body is not straight.
• If you have a jump rope at home, practice jumping rope in good personal space. If you don't have a jump rope, do invisible jump rope. Challenge yourself and see how long you can jump without stopping. If you have a jump rope at home, you can also make a line or a circle shape with your jump rope on the ground. If you have a large hula hoop at home, you can use a hula hoop the same as a jump rope (holding the hula hoop with tow hands at the top, swinging it over your body and jumping as it moves toward the ground). Remember the jumping cues we have learned: straight body (like a lollipop), low jumps, and soft landing (like you're landing on a cloud).
• If you have a soft ball at your home, and your grown up allows it, have a catch with a family member within your home. The person who throws the ball has to name a food. The person who catches it has to say if that food is healthy or unhealthy. You get one point for every catch you make and one point for every food you guess correctly (healthy or unhealthy).
• Put some music on and dance. Play freeze dance with a family member in your home.
• If you have access to the internet, go to Go Noodle and challenge yourself to some dances.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!

-Mrs. Spinner & Mrs. Iacono

Newfield Elementary School - Physical Education & Health - KINDERGARTEN

Dear Kindergarten Families,

Please make sure your child is choosing healthy foods and eating a rainbow of colors. Remember, five fruits or vegetables per day, 60 minutes of exercise per day, and water is the best beverage. Get plenty of rest, and wash your hands with soap and water to keep your body healthy.

Please have your child choose three of the following activities to complete as their P.E. requirement on a weekly basis. Remember to wear sneakers that zip, tie or Velcro when exercising. Please help your child to find a safe space in your home to perform these exercises. Try checking your heart rate before, during and after each activity. Check your heart rate by placing a hand over your heart. Use the other hand to show how fast your heart is beating. Listen to your body, take breaks, and drink lots of water.

• Practice you "good morning and goodnight" core strengthening exercise (lie down on your back on the floor. Bend your knees, keeping your feet on the floor. When you say "good morning!" sit up while trying to keep your heels on the floor. To really challenge yourself, try not to use your elbows to help you sit up. When you say "goodnight!" lie back down on your back and rest.
• Jog in place. Challenge a family member in your home to see who can jog the longest. Remember to keep a good pace while you jog in place, so that you can sustain your jog and keep good stamina.
• Practice your ABC push-ups (hands directly under your shoulders, feet together, touching your opposite shoulder without swaying your body side to side).
• Practice wall push-ups (start at a wall with your hands directly under your shoulders, feet together, straight body and straight elbows. The only part of your body that moves are your elbows).
• If you have a jump rope, practice jumping rope in good personal space. If you don't have a jump rope, do invisible jump rope. Challenge yourself and see how long you can jump without stopping. If you have a jump rope at home, you can also make a line or a circle shape with your jump rope on the ground. Practice jumping in and out of the circle, or side to side if you've made a line with your jump rope. If you have a large hula hoop at home, you can use a hula hoop the same as a jump rope (holding the hula hoop with two hands at the top, swinging it over your body and jumping as it moves toward the ground). Remember the jumping cues we have learned: straight body (like a lollipop), low jumps, and soft landing (like you're landing on a cloud).
• Put some music on and dance. Play freeze dance with a family member in your home.
• If you have access to the internet, go to Go Noodle and challenge yourself to some dances.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!

-Mrs. Spinner & Mrs. Iacono