News from P.E

WEEK 6 | TERM 2

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Mr Cliffe

Ms Maddi

Week 6- Fundamental Motor Skills

Over the past few weeks, our Grade 1 and 2 students have been learning about Fundamental Motor Skills. We have been focusing on our throwing and catching skills. Students have been using different pieces of equipment such as tennis balls, dodgeballs and bean bags to practice their underarm throwing. They have also been practicing their catching skills using their fruit bowl hands. Students worked through a series of station siuch a bucket throw or rebound ball to practice their underarm throw.

Students have also been given the opportunity to practice working in a team. The game is called “Ballon Train” and students have to keep their balloons from touching the floor. This gave teams the chance to communicate and take turns keeping the balloon in the air. We can say this was a fun experience.

We encourage families to ask their child or children to keep practicing these skills at home, either in an open space or outside. You can use a pair of socks, a scrunched up paper ball or a soft toy to practice their throwing and catching safely. Our next focus will be overarm throwing.