#espechat Archive
Tuesday January 3, 2017
8:00 PM EST
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to the
#ESPEChat
this evening. My name is Rich the Robot and I will be moderating tonight.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:01 PM EST
Who do we have joining the chat this evening?
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:01 PM EST
Mr. Csajko. Hey Rich! How are you feeling?
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:02 PM EST
We will be using the Q and A format this evening. Please add the A# and
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too.
PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:02 PM EST
Matt from So Cal checking into
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:03 PM EST
Derek from the frozen tundra of Minnesota.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:04 PM EST
We will talk about each subject for 5-7 minutes then move to the next topic.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:04 PM EST
Feeling better. Hopefully we have some people stopping by this evening.
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In reply to @MrCsajko
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:04 PM EST
Welcome Derek.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:05 PM EST
Are we ready to chat about “BIG BALLS and PARACHUTES” this evening?
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1. What are some of your favorite activities with Fitness Balls? Please share your resources.
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tmahjoor_terry
Jan 3 @ 8:07 PM EST
@rich_wiles
peeking in from Fall River, MA
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:07 PM EST
I use
@darebees
fitness posters for my activities.
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In reply to @rich_wiles, @darebees
MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: Coop Activities. I believe
@RArmstrongPE
does something similar w/ trying to move one person on the fitness ball, others help
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:07 PM EST
Hey
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!! Stephanie Sandino here tuning in from Southern California, ms
#physed
(7th/8th grade)
MsTuckerRocksPE
Jan 3 @ 8:08 PM EST
Kennedra from MD
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1 Students lie on their backs in two lines and pass the ball with their feet. Once they pass they stand up and move to the end
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COlchowski
Jan 3 @ 8:09 PM EST
Colin from Saskatchewan
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:10 PM EST
Hi all, Christina from Melbourne.. still on summer holidays. So it's great to be here for the chat.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1. Balance activities and fitness drumming have been fun this year. Hard to store 30 balls.
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 wall ball - students work together to move the ball against wall without using their hands
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:11 PM EST
Tweetdeck is running slow tonight. Apologies everyone
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:12 PM EST
I want to try drumming but only have 8 fitness balls.
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Hard to do when sharing 5 kids per ball.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:12 PM EST
Question 1 has been Rolled Over!!!!
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ngbulldogspe
Jan 3 @ 8:12 PM EST
Hey everyone, 1st time
#espechat
visitor. Trying to figure it out! Bear with me and thanks for all you guys do!
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2. How do you link these activities to SHAPE standards and local standards? Can you share some examples.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:13 PM EST
Welcome Marty! Please let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help!
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:13 PM EST
Welcome Christina, you might be our first Aussie to attend
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:13 PM EST
Five Below or ask for them students home. Especially in Feb. HaHa. Happy New Year.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:13 PM EST
Welcome Colin! Thanks for joining us at
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tonight!
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COlchowski
Jan 3 @ 8:14 PM EST
A:1 cooperative games such as moving the ball with only feet along the wall.
@smsandino
idea of line up I do as well for fitness.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:15 PM EST
I use fitness equipment for reaching CA state st. 3 (fitness act). Try to teach Ss diff. fitness things they can do
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2: I would attach to Standard 3. Key terms & Concepts
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:15 PM EST
thank you.. I look forward to some PL and to learn from you guys.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:16 PM EST
Tweetdeck is back yay!
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:17 PM EST
We recommend using TweetDeck to follow the
#espechat
hashtag but its acting up tonight.
https://t.co/G9w4Tdyyc2
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:17 PM EST
Twitter feed will work okay in a pinch. Might miss a little.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2. Fitness Balls could link to both Standard 1 in the Balance on Apparatus standards or in Standard 3 for Fitness activities.
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: Could use standard 5 to let Gr. 3-5 create & design their own fitness routine with fitness balls
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:19 PM EST
Do you guys modify the activities based on skill proficiency?
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@smsandino
In reply to @smsandino
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:20 PM EST
Question 2 has been bounced from the chat!!!!
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q3. What are some of your favorite activities with parachute activities for directions and levels? Please share your resources.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:20 PM EST
I use parachute for sponge activities/days now. Great for working on following directions.
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In reply to @rich_wiles
cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 with our curriculum ties in with creating games and of course fitness
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3. PK-2 Great for Levels, Parachute Tent-Low Level, High Level- Mushroom. Direction Turning for Forward and Backwards.
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3: Catching/Cooperative Games. Net/Wall Skills. Directional terms: over, under, around, etc.
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:22 PM EST
it's more standard 5, cooperative activity for me. My kids are in a two lane cluster, legs at a 90, get to point A/B
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3 parachutes would love to use for my 3-6 Ss. I use it for my P-2 and play Space - for spatial awareness 1/2
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:23 PM EST
Do you use any of the old parachute songs from Steve and Greg?
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or is it Christy Lane.
In reply to @PhysEdApps
smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:23 PM EST
not sure if I answered you correctly or if that's what you were after
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:23 PM EST
No, never used those songs. Need to check them out.
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 2 Ss switch 'planets' and run under the parachute and switch places - focuses on awareness 2/2
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:25 PM EST
I like the book Parachute Games too. Lots of good ideas in the book.
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:25 PM EST
A3 I tie our parachute activities more to standard 4, working cooperatively with others. Also tie in diff levels of force
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:26 PM EST
I do in low level crawling then high level walk and other loco skills to focus on awareness too.
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In reply to @cpola17
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:27 PM EST
Do you have a set of the four to six person chutes? They are great then add critter catching between groups.
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In reply to @MrPicha_PE
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:28 PM EST
Question 3 has been flattened for storage, let’s onto more parachute activities !!!
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:28 PM EST
all we have are two full class chutes
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:28 PM EST
Does anyone use dance with the parachute?
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or teach Newton's Law with chutes?
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:28 PM EST
A3 When talking about small, low waves I use to use Cat and Mouse. Player on top of parachute tried to tag mouse with foam hand
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:29 PM EST
Q4. What are some of your favorite activities with parachute activities for teambuilding/cooperation? Please share your resources.
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:29 PM EST
crawling is very important in younger years. A lot don't focus on it
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:31 PM EST
Dance and parachutes? I like that.. tell me more people..
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4. I like placing nerf balls on the chute and work together to clear the ball off with teamworkand Newton's Law of Motion.
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 I did Popcorn with the parachute, adding equipment one by one and seeing how many we could keep up in the air without falling
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 my Ss love an activity called "Jell-o". All Ss sitting inside, create jell-o by leaning back and sitting back up. 1/2
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:32 PM EST
I have Ss make waves, domes, iglu, climb the mountain, merry-go-round, colors, shark attack to name a few
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In reply to @rich_wiles
COlchowski
Jan 3 @ 8:33 PM EST
a4 newtons law, I've struggled with that with my gr8's, I think I'll add in the parachute.
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:33 PM EST
I explain dance is "moving fitness in a pattern." By that definition, teacher-led movement w/chute in pattern is dance.
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In reply to @cpola17
PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:33 PM EST
Yes, Ss love this. I call it popcorn. I've also played "snap" where we launch toys into the air.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:33 PM EST
Modify the Maypole dance or traditional directional dances to the chute, Forward and Back, Up and Down
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In reply to @cpola17
MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:33 PM EST
A4 Ss must move in a sort of rhythm to be successful during this. Also increase abdominal endurance 2/2
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:33 PM EST
Like
@rich_wiles
said, I like to place balls, bean bags and two students on the outside must catch the object
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In reply to @rich_wiles
COlchowski
Jan 3 @ 8:34 PM EST
I've always liked the rubber chicken and calling it popcorn chicken
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:35 PM EST
Add layers of instruction with different weighted items like yarn balls, nerf balls and critter differ the convo
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In reply to @COlchowski
cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:36 PM EST
@MrCsajko
@rich_wiles
great idea guys.. the creativity is endless
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:36 PM EST
Small chutes offer lots of use in the
#physed
class. They are better for small group work too.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:38 PM EST
They are great for throw and catch, small group work on reaction time and force. Modified games of volleyball over net or field.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:38 PM EST
I got those two person "chutes" a number of years ago. Love the cooperative activities when using them.
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In reply to @rich_wiles
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:39 PM EST
Question 4 has been launched to the moon by parachute !!!!
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:39 PM EST
I like the big air critters you can purchase too. They are fun if you have extra money in the budget.
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In reply to @PhysEdApps
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q5. What are some of your favorite pieces of equipment that are fun and and educational yet not linked to the SHAPE standards?
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q5. What are some of your favorite pieces of equipment that are fun and and educational yet not directly linked to standards.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:40 PM EST
Just learned from
@AmandaAmtmanis
and
@luv2playwu
the critters can be used for home/fitness connection.
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In reply to @rich_wiles, @AmandaAmtmanis, @luv2playwu
PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:41 PM EST
Scooters are also fun but not directly linked to standards.
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:41 PM EST
A5: Sponges
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PlymouthCreekPE
Jan 3 @ 8:42 PM EST
Buckets
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JoeMcCarthy09
Jan 3 @ 8:42 PM EST
A1, that is why I use 30 buckets for bucket drumming. Much easier to store.
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@PhysEdApps
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:42 PM EST
A5 pegs
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:43 PM EST
A5 Two handles connected by a net, hold handles together, pull them apart and up shoots the equipment that you set on the net
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MsTuckerRocksPE
Jan 3 @ 8:43 PM EST
A5: I have use scooters for team building activities & link them to the standards that way.
@PhysEdApps
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q5. What are some of your favorite pieces of equipment that are fun and and educational yet not directly linked to standards.
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:43 PM EST
I tried buckets for drumming last year and ended up breaking all the buckets.
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In reply to @JoeMcCarthy09, @rich_wiles
PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:43 PM EST
How do you use pegs?
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In reply to @cpola17
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:43 PM EST
How do your students with autism do with the buckets? They seem really loud.
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I think they are loud.
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5 Guess that piece of equipment lol...GO! Have no idea what they're called, I call them nunchucks
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
I really liked that blog post showing using scooters for fitness activities.
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In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE
coacho27
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5: Popsicle sticks and dominoes.
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5 GeoFIT mats are pretty fun.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
@PlymouthCreekPE
What do you do with buckets?
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In reply to @PlymouthCreekPE
hogantracy1
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5 bottle flipping 2 liter bottles filled 1/3 water. Landing horizontal =? Landing vertical = ?
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:44 PM EST
What do you do with the sponges?
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In reply to @MrCsajko
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:45 PM EST
What do you do with pegs?
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In reply to @cpola17
MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:45 PM EST
LOVE scooters! Great for balance and fitness development
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In reply to @PhysEdApps, @rich_wiles
PlymouthCreekPE
Jan 3 @ 8:45 PM EST
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small parachute action for elementary
https://t.co/tqUsaH6Kgn
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:46 PM EST
Dominoes are great for fitness activities.
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Hal Cramer has one called Bone Yard which is a great warm-up.
In reply to @coacho27
PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:46 PM EST
Up until a month ago I would have never thought about them for fitness.Wish they rolled on blacktop better
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In reply to @MrPicha_PE, @rich_wiles
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:47 PM EST
Do you use a underhand throwing pattern? You could use bottle as target too and goal posts.
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In reply to @hogantracy1
PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:47 PM EST
Using as a volleyball forearm pass trainer? Wow! Great idea!
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In reply to @PlymouthCreekPE
PlymouthCreekPE
Jan 3 @ 8:47 PM EST
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@rich_wiles
this was today in PE
https://t.co/mzftzg6Py3
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:47 PM EST
cut them into little squares & write letters on each square. County goal is to increase literacy. # of things can do
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:47 PM EST
A5 Tires for tire flipping or pulling with rope
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:48 PM EST
if you've ever performed an "inchworm" you'd know they're great for fitness.
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:48 PM EST
https://t.co/rrNn2R7jsf
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:49 PM EST
Question 5 has been SLAMMED!!!!
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MrPicha_PE
Jan 3 @ 8:49 PM EST
A5 speed stacks are also great for fine motor development and bilateral coordination.
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ngbulldogspe
Jan 3 @ 8:49 PM EST
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the bottle flipping is a hit right now. I was going to try the head honcho game with cones instead of bottles.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q6. What piece of equipment would you like to learn more about that is in your closet?
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JoeMcCarthy09
Jan 3 @ 8:50 PM EST
None broke this year, will try again next year, students loved the new activity.
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In reply to @PhysEdApps, @rich_wiles
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:50 PM EST
I like Chinese Jump Ropes, Hula Hoops, and Dice too. Simple pieces of equipment that can be used to create many fitness activities
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:50 PM EST
I like Chinese Jump Ropes, Hula Hoops, and Dice too. Simple pieces of equipment that can be used to create many fitness activities
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JoeMcCarthy09
Jan 3 @ 8:50 PM EST
Students with autism wore head phones that seemed to work.
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In reply to @rich_wiles, @PhysEdApps
smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:51 PM EST
yes!! I had an employee at my old school whose husband could get me a plentiful amount
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In reply to @cpola17
mbohannon4
Jan 3 @ 8:51 PM EST
my Ss like popcorn chicken, shake with rubber chickens in the middle or jumping catfish with rubber fish
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In reply to @PhysEdApps, @rich_wiles
hogantracy1
Jan 3 @ 8:51 PM EST
also use them for goals cones etc
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:52 PM EST
A6: hmm we have something called an "AM/FM Radio" which I could learn more about
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6: Kidding, we have used all within the closet. However, I am always looking to improve instruction on dance/yoga/cultural act.
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:54 PM EST
A6 would love to use scooters.. I want to introduced scooter Ed for year 1-2 Ss
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smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:54 PM EST
A6 Reaction balls, hockey sticks (I'm terrible at the sport), shot puts
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:54 PM EST
What piece of equipment could you use more if given a knowledge of a community. Like big balls and chutes.
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coacho27
Jan 3 @ 8:54 PM EST
My kids loved Cone Flipping.
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In reply to @ngbulldogspe, @hogantracy1
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:55 PM EST
Question 6 has gone to watch Netflix this evening!!!!
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:55 PM EST
My 5 year old daughter got one for Christmas.
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In reply to @cpola17
rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:56 PM EST
Hockey sticks are great. You have deck rings? Great pucks.
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In reply to @smsandino
smsandino
Jan 3 @ 8:56 PM EST
we have plastic pucks since we are on blacktop
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:57 PM EST
You can review the chat materials at
https://t.co/DFb341Sc80
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MrCsajko
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:57 PM EST
Great job tonight Rich. Thanks for hanging in there, even with the flu!
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PhysEdApps
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:57 PM EST
Thanks for moderating tonight
@rich_wiles
Thank you
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for another wonderful
#PEPD
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:57 PM EST
A6. Cleaning jerseys without destroying them.
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Haha. or Ping Pong equipment.
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rich_wiles
- Moderator
Jan 3 @ 8:58 PM EST
Please join us next week for another
#espechat
with special moderators
@smartintahoe
and
@GHSaysRockChalk
on TGFU in
#physed
.
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cpola17
Jan 3 @ 8:58 PM EST
Sorry guys, gotta sign off now.. thank you for your inspiration. Had little respect for parachutes now the ideas are flowing
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coacho27
Jan 3 @ 8:59 PM EST
We face off & winner stays & faces another opponent while other person jogs lap or an exercise and then gets back in.
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ngbulldogspe
Jan 3 @ 8:59 PM EST
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Glad I finally got in! Looking forward to next time now that I somewhat know how to do it.
#rookie
! Good night!
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