Primary PE

Part of my week is taken up teaching kindergarten and grade one PE.

These are some of my most enjoyable moments.

During this week's lesson we explored ball handling with indoor soccer balls.  The students are improving in their ability to "dribble" a soccer ball, and to kick the ball in a controlled way.

When we are finished practicing our skills we have an opportunity to divide into groups and have a "game".  Everyone has their own ball and can score as many goals as they want, because we don't have anyone in goal.

Today I asked my kindergarten group what they enjoyed most about the game.  They said that they really like it when the students on the bench encourage them when they are running around and trying to get the ball in the net.

Yes, it does feel good to be told you are doing a great job.  Such a simple idea that means so much.