Third-Grade April Physical Education Goals
Third-grade students are becoming better at communicating emotions and ideas and are increasingly aware of peers. They continue to possess varying physical abilities; therefore, the grade level outcomes reflect the sensitivity of these diversified skills. Third-grade physical education will emphasize effort, awareness, and quality of movement. Through a variety of physical activities, students will identify the components of health-related fitness and will explain how health-enhancing behaviors influence overall wellness. Opportunities are provided for students to persevere through challenging activities (NYSED Physical Education Standards).
Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
- Demonstrates movement concepts in a variety of physical activities (Movement Concepts)
- Combines movement concepts(direction, levels, force, time) with skills as directed by the teacher (Movement Concepts; speed, direction, & force)
Responsible Personal and Social Behaviors
- Explains how health-enhancing behaviors influence overall wellness (Health-Enhancing Behaviors)
- Identifies foods that are beneficial for before and after physical activity (Nutrition)
Second-Grade April Physical Education Goals
Second-grade physical education will reinforce and expand foundational concepts of body and space awareness through locomotor and non-locomotor physical activities. Students will identify strategies that reinforce personal responsibility and positive decision-making skills during small and large group activities. Participation in challenging activities will develop skills and confidence and identifying community resources will encourage involvement in physical activities (NYSED Physical Education Standards).
Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
- Demonstrates a combination of movement concepts into simple travel
(Movement Concepts) - Varies time and force with gradual increases and decreases (Movement Concepts; speed, direction, & force)
Responsible Personal and Social Behaviors
- Explains how health-enhancing behaviors influence overall wellness
(Health-Enhancing Behaviors) - Recognizes the “good health balance” of good nutrition with physical activity (Nutrition)
First-Grade April Physical Education Goals
First grade physical education will reinforce and build upon the foundation of concepts in body and space awareness which will be developed through locomotor and non-locomotor physical activities. Through exploration, students will continue to identify how movement affects the body and mind. These experiences will reinforce personal responsibility and behavior. Students will learn that being successful in challenging activities will promote confidence and motivation to become active throughout their life (NYSED Physical Education Standards).
Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
- Identifies more complex movement concepts (Movement Concepts)
- Differentiates between fast and slow speeds (Movement Concepts; speed, direction, & force)
Responsible Personal and Social Behaviors
- Explains health-enhancing behaviors (Health-Enhancing Behaviors)
- Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy foods (Nutrition)
Kindergarten April Physical Education Goals
Kindergarten students possess varying physical abilities; therefore, the grade level outcomes reflect developmentally appropriate skill acquisition. Physical education will provide kindergartners with a foundation of concepts in body and space awareness which will be developed through locomotor and non-locomotor physical activities. Through exploration, students will begin to identify how movement affects the body and mind. These experiences will introduce students to personal responsibility and behavior. Students will learn that being successful in challenging activities will promote confidence and motivation to become active throughout their lives (NYSED Physical Education Standards).
Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
- Identifies simple movement concepts (Movement Concepts)
- Travels in general space with different speeds (Movement Concepts; speed, direction, & force)
Responsible Personal and Social Behaviors
- Identifies health-enhancing behaviors (Health-Enhancing Behaviors)
- Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity (Nutrition)
Personal and Community Resources
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Rock Hill
Volunteer Ambulance Corp
Date: April 1st
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Town of Thompson/Lake Ida Park
53 Adams Road
Glen Wild, NY
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Grahamsville
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
Date: April 8th
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Grahamsville Fairgrounds