Circle Ball

Let's Move Everyday!  Even if you feel tired at the start of exercise, you always feel more energized by the end.  Try these familiar exercises for today's warm-up.

WARM UP

Circle Ball

All that you need to play this fun game is something to make a circle with on the ground and a bouncy ball.  Click on the coloured words to learn how to play.  Have fun!

Circle Game 

Could you catch the ball after 1 bounce in the circle each time it was thrown by your partner?

Relaxation

Slowly count to 20 as you do each of these poses.

                                     

       

                                                                      

 

                           

 

Bowling

The weather has been warm and sunny!  It has been perfect for outdoor activities.  Let's go on a Scavenger Hunt in your backyard!

Were you able to find everything?

Here is another warm-up activity.  Please click on the coloured words and find an open space.

WARM UP

BOWLING

Have you ever played Bowling?  You can use materials around your home to knock over obstacles by ROLLING a ball.  Watch to video and find a space inside or outside to play.  Use a sock ball if you don't have a ball.  

BOWLING    

Were you able to knock over more than 1 object with each roll?

Shuttle Run - Kindergarten to Grade 2

 

Today we are going to practice the Shuttle Run!  Find 3 objects such as Stuffed Animals or Sock Balls.  Click on the words below to follow along with me.

SHUTTLE RUN

Were you able to change directions quicker each time?  Try to do your Shuttle Run 3 times.  

Let's practice our Rolling!

Find a small ball or sock ball and click on the coloured words below.

ROLLING

Keep practicing and you will get better, Citadel Park School!  

Bull's Eye - Grade 3 and 4

 

For today's warm-up we are going to try the Shuttle Run to work on our AGILITY and SPEED!  Agility is when you can do movements such as changing directions quickly and easily.    Try the Shuttle Run at least 3 times with different objects to see how much you can improve each time.  You will need 3 objects for this FUN activity! 

SHUTTLE RUN   

BULL'S EYE

Step 1: Make 1 or more CIRCLES with Sidewalk Chalk, jump ropes, or materials found around your home. 

Step 2:  Use 6 Sock Balls or other objects to make the throwing lines away from the circle.

Watch the video and try this game inside or outside to practice Jumping and Throwing.  

BULL'S EYE

Can you get your object to land close to the middle of the circle from different distances?  Keep trying to aim for the target!

 I hope that you were able to get out to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!!  Find an open space and try these exercises that we have done before.

WARM UP

Hopping

                 

For this activity you can use Sidewalk Chalk, Small Rocks, or Sticks to make your circles.  Watch the video and then practice your jumping and throwing.

HOP

Batting - Grades 3 and 4

 

What are some ways that you have been Keeping Active this week?  We need to continue working on our movement skills to keep our bodies healthy and strong!

Please find an open space and click on the words to follow along with me for today's warm-up!

WARM UP

Batting

Remember when we practiced batting last week in gym class last week.  Here is a fun game to practice your hand-eye coordination.  

BATTING PRACTICE

Add up your score and try it again!   

Cool Down

Relax and hold each of these positions while you slowly count to 20.

Kindergarten to Grade 2 - Wall Ball

 What are some of your favourite activities to do outside?  The temperature outside is getting warmer and it is a great time to skip, run, bike ride, and play at the park!

Try this warm-up inside or outside.  Click on the coloured words and follow along with me.

WARM UP 

WALL BALL

Find a large or small bouncy ball and try to hit a ball against a wall with an open hand.  Watch the video and give it a try!

WALL BALL

How many times can you hit the wall with your ball?  Keep your eye on the ball.

COOL DOWN

Relax and slowly count to 20 as you hold these positions.