Mr. Van Sluys MTS

This week in PE, we wrapped up our basketball unit with lots of exciting game play and a chance for students to show off everything they have learned! Over the past few weeks, we have been working hard on important basketball skills like dribbling with control, passing to teammates, moving to open space, and taking good shots. It has been great to see students improving their confidence and teamwork as the unit progressed. To finish things off, we played lots of basketball games, but the games looked a little different depending on the grade level. Our grade 3 and 4 students learned how to play 3 on 3 half court basketball. This is a great format because it allows students to get more touches on the ball, more opportunities to pass and shoot, and more chances to be involved in the game. With fewer players on the court, everyone stays active and engaged, and it really helps students practice their skills in a real game setting. Our grade 1 and 2 students played full court basketball...

This week in PE, we continued to build on our basketball unit by expanding our skill set and getting more comfortable with the basics of the game. Students spent lots of time practicing dribbling and improving their control. We worked on keeping our eyes up, using our fingertips, and staying balanced while moving. We also continued to develop our shooting skills, focusing on proper form and follow-through while building confidence around the hoop. A big new skill we introduced this week was the bounce pass. Students learned how to step toward their target, aim for the floor about three quarters of the way to their partner, and use two hands to make an accurate, controlled pass. We practiced this skill in a variety of drills and games, which helped students understand when and why a bounce pass is useful during a real game. We also played lots of fun basketball games that encouraged passing, teamwork, and moving without the ball. Students worked on finding open space, supporting team...

Welcome back from Spring Break everyone! We kicked off our first week back in the best way possible, with a pancake breakfast right in the gym. It was such a fun way to bring our school community back together after the break, and the students were all smiles. Nothing says “welcome back” like pancakes and a gym full of happy kids. After that exciting start, we jumped right into our next PE unit: basketball. This week our main focus was dribbling. Dribbling is one of the most important basketball skills because it allows players to move with the ball while staying in control. We talked about how good dribbling takes focus, coordination, and practice. Students learned a dribbling warm-up that helped them work on keeping the ball close, using their fingertips, and keeping their eyes up as much as possible. We practiced dribbling with both hands and worked on staying in control even while moving. To make things more fun and challenging, we also played a variety of dribbling games. The...