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Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:04 pm: |       |
I have been ordered to teach kindergarten PE in their classroom for next year. Apparently, the principal feels sorry for the kindergarten teachers because they do not get planning time?! (They get the same as I do) We cannot use the gym because it is being used at the same time. We have 2.5 PE teachers because of our large student population in grades 1-5 (over 1000 students) The principal is making the same request of Music and Art. Any suggestions for conducting a quality PE program to Kindergarten in a classroom with desks and tables?
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Anna Other
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:05 pm: | |
This is ridiculous! Kids love to move around and as for the safety issue!!! I say, speak to the parents see what they think of the idea! Have them give your principal some orders. Ask your principal to demonstrate your first lesson for you!!! Pathetic excuse that you should have to cover the teachers non-contact time in such an unsuitable way. Is there no outdoor space available for you? No playground or multi-purpose room? Even a local park would be better than a classroom.
If all else fails ask some of the more friendly Kindergarten specialist what they suggest or work out with them some academic activities that you could do with the class whilst they have some "catch up" time.
I feel for you. You should not have to work in that situation and you certainly shouldn't keep quiet about it.
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Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:06 pm: | |
I feel that students at the elementary level should be able to share in the physical activities in the gym. This is a time were the students will start to build some of their dislikes and likes in life and if we can get them to start to like physical activity then we would be doing our job. The students donât need to be in the gym everyday. When the students are out at recess they are really not that active. When in the gym the teacher can provide the atmosphere for the students that is controlled. For instance the teacher could start helping them with their throwing motion and start the basic concept of team play. Why would we not want to have kindergartners participating in physical education if we have the time to give it to them?
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Zac Desjardins
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:06 pm: | |
I feel that students at the elementary level should be able to share in the physical activities in the gym. This is a time were the students will start to build some of their dislikes and likes in life and if we can get them to start to like physical activity then we would be doing our job. The students don‰t need to be in the gym everyday. When the students are out at recess they are really not that active. When in the gym the teacher can provide the atmosphere for the students that is controlled. For instance the teacher could start helping them with their throwing motion and start the basic concept of team play. Why would we not want to have kindergartners participating in physical education if we have the time to give it to them?
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Donald J. Levine (Ctmanpe)
Junior Member
Username: Ctmanpe
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 2:16 pm: | |
What part of the country you from. Outdoors is an option if there is decent weather. However, what has been proposed is ludicrous. What does your Union rep say? What do parents think? To have Physial Education in the classroom is not only a safety issue but a moral issue. Does your administration value the true development of the child? Fight for what is right. |
Quinn Collor (Qcollor)
New member
Username: Qcollor
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 06, 2005 - 9:29 am: | |
I would first go to the kindergarten teachers. They might have some resources and/or activities for the classroom. No sense in re-iventing the wheel. Next. Look at the standards and brainstorm how they might be met in the classroom. Employing the help of parents could make things go easier. See if a different parent can sign up to help each time. Less physical activities are going to be the norm in this situation. Things like yoga, role-playing or pantomine might be a few options. Also, teaching some part of a character education program might be good. It's never too early to teach kids about respect, responsibility, fairness, honesty, and so on.These are critical values and skills for students to practice. Two resources might be Drama in the classroom by Polly Erion and Character building Activities for Kids by Darlene Mannix. Hope that helps. |
Jeanne O'Brien (Obrien38)
Junior Member
Username: Obrien38
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 6:39 am: | |
I agree that it is a horrible situation, but if it happens, it's important to make the best of it. If the weather is decent outside...is that a possibility? Also, I teach a program for pre-schoolers called Stretch-n-Grow; therefore I have some experience in working in a small area. My classes are usually conducted right in the pre-school, with desks, toys, and not a lot of room. See if the teacher can organize a way to move some of the desks to free up space for safety, and then have the students mostly work in their own personal space (meaning not moving around in the general space). For the company I work for, we do fitness routines to music, and then we do activities like hockey, baseball, catching, throwing, etc. We just use very simple equipment as we travel around to many schools. For example, our "hockey sticks" are cut up pool noodles. Well, best of luck to you. Hope this helps. |
Jeff Van Dyke (Jeff_van_dyke)
Junior Member
Username: Jeff_van_dyke
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 6:18 pm: | |
Wow! That is going to be tuff. I would suggest some manipulative activities such as cupstacking, juggling scarves, lummi sticks, and any else you can come up with. I feel for you. However, you have to remember the real victims of this predicament are the kids. So, with that in mind keep it positive and try to to be creative. Just don't let the adults in this situation bring you down. Hope it gets better. |
