Mr. Van Sluys MTS

It's been an exciting week here in our PE class, and I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on all the fun activities your children have been participating in. Gymnastics Mastery First off, we wrapped up our gymnastics unit this Monday with our last day of gymnastics stations. The students have been working hard on their balance, coordination, and strength through various gymnastic exercises and routines. It's been wonderful to see their progress and confidence grow each week. Hoop Rollers Adventure In addition to gymnastics, we introduced a new rolling game called Hoop Rollers. The goal of the game was to roll a ball, and have it stop inside your team's set of hula hoops.  This actually took a lot of accuracy and students had to roll the ball with just enough "weight" to be successful.  Parachute Finale We capped off the week with a burst of excitement - parachutes! This classic PE favourite never fails to bring smiles and laughter. The parachute not only...

As we wrap up our gymnastics unit this week, I wanted to take a moment to share with you the incredible progress and achievements your children have made over these past weeks. Throughout this unit, our students have been diligently practicing a variety of gymnastics skills, focusing particularly on balances, aerials, and partner balances. These skills are not only challenging but also beneficial for their overall physical and cognitive development. Benefits of Practicing Gymnastics Skills: Strength and Flexibility: Gymnastics requires both strength and flexibility, helping to improve muscle tone and overall flexibility in a balanced manner. Coordination and Body Awareness: By mastering different balances and aerials, students enhance their coordination and develop a keen sense of body awareness, which is crucial for their overall motor skills development. Confidence and Discipline: Achieving gymnastics skills requires dedication and discipline. As students progress, they...

This week in PE, we completed our first full week of gymnastics! Our focus was on balances and simple aerials , including pencil, star, tuck, pike, and straddle jumps. A major emphasis was placed on landing safely to help build confidence and coordination.   Encouraging your child to practice balance and body control at home can reinforce what they’ve learned. Looking forward to another great week ahead! Mr. van Sluys