This week, all grade levels started new units of learning. Students will explore different games that can teach them to work cooperatively with others, actively listen to the ideas of their peers, control their emotions when participating in team games, and apply critical thinking skills to achieve shared goals.
In Grade 1, students will explore cooperative games and activities (adventure challenges) and will learn that participation in group can require them to assume different roles and responsibilities and show a willingness to cooperate.
In Grade 3, students will explore invasion games and learn to apply fundamental movement skills to a variety of activities. Students will also develop plans of action through identifying and utilizing the strengths of individual group members.