Welcome  Parents!  K-­‐2  Physical  Education  

Mr. Noah Gibson

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About  Me   Dear Parents,

This is my first year teaching Kindergarten through Second grade. I received a Physical Education and Health degree from Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Over the course of the last ten years, I have had many opportunities to coach and assist with children of all ages. I am entering my fourth year of coaching football and baseball at Watertown High School. Through Watertown Park and Rec, I have coached little league baseball, taught swim lessons, and officiated many youth sporting events. I have a passion for underprivileged youth, and have volunteered in inner city after school programs. I look forward to working with lower elementary students as I find great joy in observing them acquire the basic skills needed to participate and enjoy life long physical activity. I have seen first hand the benefit and necessity of developing healthy habits and lifestyles at a young age. I see the importance of promoting physical activity in today’s culture. Through clear expectations and goals, I strive to create a learning environment where students can have fun learning new skills and movements. In order to create such an environment, I see the importance of having an organized routine for class with limited dead time. Classes will learn to work together to create a positive learning environment. Part of my philosophy of education is realizing that this is a team effort between you as parents, and me as the teacher to help your child reach his or her full potential. If you have any questions, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me anytime via email at ngibson@watertown.k12.wi.us or leave a voice mail on my school phone at (920) 555-1234. I will make every effort to respond promptly.

Win Everyday! -Noah Gibson

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Curriculum     Over the course of the year we will be working on many individual units with certain targeted skills. Incorporated in each unit will be a health and fitness component.

Unit Targeted Skills Health Component

Fitness Component

Loco-motor

Walking, Running, Skipping, Hopping, Galloping Etc.

Safety Cardio

Manipulative Throwing, Catching, Kicking Muscles Balance

Soccer

Dribbling, Trapping, Passing, Scoring, Basic Rules

Bones Flexibility and Yoga

Football Passing, Blocking, Kicking, Catching, Basic Rules

Food Groups Dance

Basketball Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Basic Rules

Teamwork Strength

Baseball

Fielding, Hitting, Throwing, Catching, Basic Rules

Hygiene Tumbling

Example  of  Daily  Class  Schedule    

10:00-10:05 Warm-Up 10:05-10:10 Instruction/Demonstration of Targeted Skill 10:10-10:25 Practice Skill 10:25-10:30 Cool-Down

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Classroom  Management  Procedures     Teaching your children basic physical skills, being safe, and having fun are my main goals every year in physical education. I believe the best way we can accomplish these skills, is if my students are well behaved, and follow these basic rules. I will use discipline if needed, but on the other hand classes can earn “fun days” by being “great sports”.

Basic  Rules  and  Expectations    

1. Must wear gym shoes 2. Listen to and follow all directions 3. Respect the feelings and abilities of others 4. Always try your best 5. Stay on task 6. Be safe 7. Have fun

Discipline  steps    

1. Warning 2. Time-out on the “Team Bench” 3. Note or phone call home

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Your  K-­‐2  Child…  

1. Is active and enjoys learning.

2. Is rapidly maturing in basic cognitive abilities.

3. Enjoys physical activity.

4. Begins to use skills and knowledge acquired in Physical Education class

during free play.

5. Begins to recognize physiological signs associated with physical activity

(sweating, fast heart rate, heavy breathing).

6. Discovers the joy of playing with others.

7. Begins to appreciate cooperative movement and sharing.

8. Enjoys being part of a group.

9. Begins to use teamwork to solve problems or tackle challenges.

10. Enjoys the challenge of learning new skills and movements.

How  You  Can  Help…  

1. Encourage your child to play outside everyday

2. Support healthy eating habits

3. Provide a nutritionally sound breakfast

4. Limit TV and video game time

5. Set an early bed time

6. Remember gym shoes

7. Play with your child

8. Utilize programs offered by the Park and Rec

9. Encourage teamwork

10. Teach and encourage proper hygiene

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Family  Fun  Projects   Each month a family fun project will come home with your child. They will be short creative projects intended to give you opportunities to engage in what your child is learning in Physical Education class. Be creative and have fun with these projects! The first one is included in this packet!

 

 

Family  Fun  Project  #1  

Help your child depict their favorite loco-motor skill (walking, running, hopping, galloping, etc.) on an 8.5X11 sheet of paper. Use whatever medium you would like (paint, crayon, fabric, etc.). Bring them in anytime before the end of the month

because we will hang them around the gym!

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Outside  Reading  List   Reading with your child everyday is important. Here are a few suggestions that focus on Physical Education and Health.

1. Bend and Stretch: Learning About Your Bones and Muscles By: Pamela Hill

Nettleton

2. Bicycle Book By: Gail Gibbons

3. Being Active By: Mari Schuh

4. From Head to Toe By: Eric Carle

5. Danny Goes to the Dentist By: Robert Robinson

6. A Fruit and Vegetable Man By: Roni Schotter

7. Healthy Snacks By: Mari Schuh

8. Hockey Hero By: Jean Marzollo

9. Hoop Queens By: Charles R. Smith Jr.

10. It’s Just a Game By: John Ferrell

11. It’s Disgusting and We Ate It! True Food Facts From Around the World and

Throughout History By: James Solheim

12. Me and My Amazing Body By: Joan Sweeney

13. Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen

14. The Milk Makers By: Gail Gibbons

15. Oliver’s Fruit Salad By: Vivian French

16. Shimmy Shake Earthquake: Don’t Forget to Dance Poems By: Cynthia Jabar

17. Staying Safe By: Alvin Silverstein

18. Spaghetti Eddie By: Ryan SanAngelo

19. Venus and Serena Williams By: Madeline Donaldson

20. Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn By: Melvin Berger

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Sign  Up  Sheet     There are several ways you can volunteer in your child’s gym class. Please return this form back to me if you would like to participate in any of the following areas. (Check all that apply)

Guest Speaker – You or someone you know would be interested in presenting in a certain area of expertise that is related to any of our units

Topic __________________________________________________

Weekly Helper – You would be willing to help out once a week during gym class

Field Trip Chaperone – We may take one or two fieldtrips over the course of the year and could always use other parents’ help.

Special Event Helper – There may be times where I could use a few extra hands in the class room for a special event

Other – If there is any other way you feel you could help me that may not be

on this list. Please Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact  Information     Name_______________________________

Phone Number________________________

Email_______________________________