Jeff Sickler

Mrs. The

Feb 10, 2015 10:00 AM

P.E. 1st/2nd grade combinaton

The students entered the gym and ran laps around the gym for a warm-up. The students gathered in
the center of the gym for instructions and then lined up to practice jump rope skills with a large rope. A
rope was tied to the side of the gym and the students ran through the rope as a
warm-up. The students broke into smaller groups to practice jumping. At the
close of the class the students regrouped and reviewed the goals of learning
the jumprope. They are preparing for a "Jumprope for Heart" competetion.
The class enjoyed jumping rope and most of the students were engaged.

* Counting down for students to listen.

* The students were familiar with meeting on the school seal to receive
instruction.
* Repeated instructions were given on occasion -- consider shorter, direct
instruction given with firm authority to avoid repetition.
* When students were working in small groups you moved to each group
and helped them with rope turning.

The physical education lesson included a warm-up, instructions for the day, whole group jumping
acitvities and small group jumping activities. The variety of activities provided different levels of
engagement for all students. In your lesson plans you included an overview chart of the week by grade
level that is very helpful. Your lesson plans are very detailed and well developed. Consider ways to
condense the plans for a "week at a glance" approach by grade level. Multiple pages of lessons for
each week can be challenging to use and maintain over the long haul. You are engaged with the
students during the lesson and provide ongoing feedback. Consider waiting for all students to stop
talking before proceeding when you are providing instruction. You are putting your full energy into
doing your best.