Let's Move Academy

Recess Club

18 boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grade come down to spend recess with me in the gym.  Every few weeks we are changing the students and the activity.  Currently we are in our last week of the Kickball Club.

Putting their hands in for our end of game cheer

Students showing off their perfect spacing

Apache Dance

Our January Dance

The song is Rock this Party by Bob Sinclar.  Featured in the video are two 5th grade classes, a 1st grade class, and a 6th grade class.  Hope it gets you moving.

Just Dance

We are moving and grooving!!!  We are learning a new dance every month here at Academy.    When done with energy and enthusiasm any dance can be a great workout.  Students are also given a great opportunity to express themselves.  We are 2 months into our program and are having a blast.  Stay tunned for more exciting dances to come.

Rock Wall

We have recently completed rock climbing in every class at Academy School grades K-6.  Every student that wanted to climb was encouraged to push themselves and climb to the best of their abilities.  

Thanks to adult assistance we were able to get harnesses on and off safely in a timely fashion.    Without additional help, climbing would not have been possible.

                                                    

Students in grades K-3 are belayed by me while their classmates encourage and support them while participating in stations.

Most climbers pushed their comfort levels and exceeded their own expectations. 

They loved the repelling process.

Grades 4-6 climbers had the opportunity to get more involved in the climbing process. 

Some students climbed the slanted wall and others climbed the flat wall.

Some students challenged themselves by climbing blindfolded.  Another challenge  was to only use the red or green holds.

Students were responsible for team belaying each other.  Students on the belay team had to be 100% focused on the climber at all times.  They kept the line tight at all times by backing up slowly as the climber progressed.  Using their body weight to keep the climber safely suspended.

               

The belay team is also there to give advice and encourage the climber.

Rock climbing participants received great whole body workout.  The students built trust in each other by taking the climbing and belaying process with the upmost respect.  All of the students seemed to love the experience and will be able to see tangible improvement over the years.

Winter Walking Program

         

                       Each classroom has their own Winter Walking Poster.  Every foot means 20 laps walked.

           

            Students are given one popsicle stick for every completed lap around the playground

Some VERY busy walkers

A large group of happy 3rd graders 

Students showing off their toe token bracelets 

Hi everyone.  This Winter Walking Program is designed to keep the students active and entertained during these cold winter months.  Students can walk laps around the playground before school and at recess.  Students are given popsicle sticks for every lap.  They bring the sticks to the teachers who record the laps each week.  This program will go until March 30.  The students can win individual prizes, and the classes that walk the most will earn a pizza party with me.  The students have been very excited in the first week and are getting a lot of great exercise.