PE Grades 1-2

September -

Building a Foundation

Activities and games that focus on body and spatial awareness, locomotor and nonlocomotor skills and movement concepts.

October -

Manipulatives

Students will manipulate objects of varying shapes, sizes, weights and textures.

November -

Catching and Throwing

Students will practice the fundamental skills of catching and throwing.

December -

Dance

Students will participate in dance and rhythm activities.

*NOTE - Students will also participate in dance during inclement weather and limited space.

January -

Balance, Stunts, Tumbling

Students will work on balance, coordination, flexibility, agility and strength.

February -

Parachute

Students will participate in cooperative activities utilizing a parachute.

March -

Jumping

Students will participate in various jumping activities and challenges.

April -

Kicking and Trapping

Students will develop foot-eyecoordination through kicking, passing and dribbling a ball.

May -

Dribbling, Volleying, and Striking

Students will work on the fundamental skills of bouncing, catching, volleying, striking and dribbling multiple objects.

June -

Games

Students will enhance movement skills, strategies and cooperation.