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    Doug Wexler, Adaptive PE Teacher

    Welcome To Adaptive PE!

    We are excited to start the new year!  We will have many new lessons posted here.

    Read the Parent/Guardian Letter Here:  

    08/10/20 Parent/Guardian Letter 

     

    8/10/20  Lesson 1:  Simple activity with Tennis Ball  

    Tennis Ball Activity

     Sock Basketball Fitness Challenge 

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    New Adaptive PE Lessons May 13, 2020

     

    Hi everyone,
    We are almost done with the school year and hoping to get back to some sense of normalcy soon.  Hopefully we are all staying safe, staying active and trying to eat healthy.  It can be a struggle to stay active with the heat and the limited choices of places to go.   Attached are some activities for you and/or your child to try.  Remember to only do what feels right and to modify activities to fit you.  
     
    Choose one of the following Warm ups: 
    GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!
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    GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!
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    Activity:
    Field Day Packet 3: 
    https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NFD2020-MidWest-NorthEast-ActivityPacket3.pdf
    BACKBOARD BANK IT Get Ready: 5 Large Sock Balls, Laundry Basket or Bucket, A Wall Get Set: Roll up the socks to make sock-balls. Place the basket or bucket against the wall. Mark a distance 5’ – 10’ from the basket. GO! This event is called Backboard Bank It.
    openphysed.org
    Cool Down:
     
    GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!
    family.gonoodle.com

    Sincerely,

    Doug Wexler,

    Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

     

    (520)269-4462

     
    WD

     

     

    New Adpative PE Lessons May 7, 2020

    Good morning students and parents,
    Here we are continuing this journey, trying to improve our health and stay safe.  I hope everyone is doing daily exercises.  Research has shown that even 5 minute intervals of exercise spread  throughout the day can benefit overall health.  Personally, I am thankful that I have stayed healthy and that my family has as well.  I am trying to use this pandemic as an opportunity to look at my life, and reflect on which aspects needed improvement.  My health was one of the aspects that was trending in the wrong direction.  Though I teach PE, and always exercise, I was putting on weight, always running around to take my kids to activities, rushing from one thing to another.  Now I have a chance to eat better, increase my daily exercise and slow down a little.  Anyhow, Here are some new activity ideas.  Remember, only do what feels right for you and your body.  We are all different.  Modify all exercises to fit you.  Dont feel like you have to do entire activity--Doing parts of activities is fine.
     
    Warm-up: 
    Choose one of fthe following:
     
    All Star. by Zumba Kids. Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play ... and sing and dance to this awesome song! Keep Moving With GoNoodle. GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!
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    Sing, dance and let your GOOD ENERGY flow with the GoNoodle gang in a GoNoodle Hang!
    family.gonoodle.com
     
    Activity:
     
    Find more resources at www.OPENPhysEd.org/nationalfieldday CLIMB THE LADDER Get Ready: 6’ Ladder, 6-12 Sock Balls, Laundry Basket, Empty Water Bottle Get Set: Set ...
    openphysed.org

     
    Cool Down: 
     
    GoNoodle is free for teachers, parents, and kids! Get moving with 300+ dance videos, mindfulness activities, and more engaging videos for kids!
    family.gonoodle.com

     
     
    Please email me with any comments or questions.

     

    Sincerely,

    Doug Wexler,

    Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

    (520)269-4462

     

     

    Adaptive PE Lessons for April 27-May 1

     

    Hi students and families,

    I hope everyone is staying healthy and active.  As the weather in Tucson heats up, here is a good reminder to take advantage of the early mornings and evenings for outdoor activities.  A family walk is a great way to exercise and bond with your family.  As always, everyone is different.  Please modify these activities to fit you and only do what you feel comfortable doing.  

     

     

     

    Warm up : Wishy Washer:     https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/wishy-washy-washer-woman 

     

     Activities:

     

    Walking Trail Day 1:  Try using this packet to make a walking trail.    https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AX-XK2-ActiveHome-WalkingTrailPrimary.pdf  

     

    Ball skills:

    Throw ball up in air and catch

    Bounce ball against wall

    Bounce ball on floor

    Dribble ball 

    Throw ball to a partner

    Try using non-dominant hand to throw ball

    Kick ball

    Dribble ball with your foot

    throw ball at a target or into a bucket

     

    Stretching activities:

    Reach up for the stars

    Reach down to pick grass

    Sit down and make butterfly wings with your legs

    Lunge to the side--then the other side

    Arm circles--then change directions

     

     

     

    Fitness activity:  Would You Rather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz6bCRoOKLg

     

     

     

     

     

    Adaptive PE Lessons

    Week of April 20-24, 2020

     

    Good morning parents and students.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I would like to give props to all the parents and guardians doing their best to help our students at home.  I know it is not easy.   I am here with some new lesson ideas for you to do at home.  Remember, everyone is different.  Only do what you feel comfortable doing and please modify the activities to work for you.
     
    Warm-up: 
     
     
     
    Try any of the following activities:
     
    1. Go for a short walk with family (walking, pushing wheelchair, being pushed in wheelchair)
    2. Stand in place, walk in place, run in place.
    3. Do 5 arm circles forward and 5 arm circles backwards (independently or with assistance)
    4. Stand on one leg, then the other.  See if you can hop on one leg, then the other. 
    5. Dance!  Play your favorite songs and move your body in any way that feels good!  Try to  move to the beat.
    6. Pick a couple stretches to do.  By yourself or with help.  Try to hold each stretch for at least 20 seconds.  
    7. Plant some seeds in a pot or a garden outside.
    8. Lay on your stomach.  Extend your arms and legs like superman or superwoman.  See if you can push yourself up in a push-up position.
    9. Do some relaxing breathing.  Sit in a comfortable position and breathe in deep into your lungs(through your nose if possible) , hold for 3-4 seconds then exhale slowly and fully through your mouth.  Repeat for a few minutes.
    10. Do a treasure hunt around your house.  Involve family members.  Hide clues that are meaningful to you and your family.  Try to follow clues and end with some sort of prize at the end.  
    11. Utilize all the home workout equipment you have at your house.  Do you have balls?  Play catch.  Do you have a big exercise ball?  Sit on it and bounce. Do you have a beachball?  Play volleyball type games-- hitting the ball back and forth.
    12. Play hide and seek in the house with family members

     

     

    Cool Down: Live in the moment

     
    Please email me with any comments or questions.

     

    Sincerely,

    Doug Wexler,

    Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

    (520)269-4462

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Adaptive PE Lessons 

    Week of April 13-17, 2020

     

    Hello students and families,

    I hope everyone is hanging in there and staying healthy!  Below are some activites for the new week.  Remember, everyone is different.  You may be able to do part of a given activty, while others may be able to do different parts.  This is okay!  Only do what you feel comfortable doing.

     

    Choose one of these warm-ups:  

     

    1.  Play one of your favorite songs and move to the beat.  Jump, run, walk, dance, move in any way or have a family member help you move!  Most songs are about 3 minutes long  

    2. Find a bean bag, tennis ball, or even a scarf at home.  Throw the object up in the air and catch it over and over again for 2 minutes.  Your family member can help you with this.

    3.  1 minute firness challenge 1 Minute Fitness Challenge

    4. Trolls Dance tag Trolls Dance Tag

     

    Choose one of these activities:

    1.  Play Hide and Seek with a family member.  One person counts to 10 and orthers others hide.  Take turns doing this.

    2.  Play catch.  Throw and catch with a partner.  If you need help, a family member can help you.  Use the cues of ready, set, throw to help the partner be ready.

    3.  Roll, crawl, stretch.  Put a clean blanket or sheet on the floor.  Get down on the floor and move your body.  Roll on your tummy, your back, your side.  Try to crawl, stretch like superman or superwoman.

     

    Cool Down: Mindless to Mindful Mindless to Mindful

     

     

     

     

     

    Adaptive PE Lessons 

    Week of April 6-10, 2020

     

    Hi students and families,

    I hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe.  Please continue to exercise, eat nutritious foods and practice activities to lower stress.  Here are some activities for students to try. Keep in mind that each student has different abilities>  Some students may be able to complete the entire activity and some students may be able to complete parts of a given activity.  Some students may be able to do the activity independently and others may need assistance to complete the activity.  

     

    1. Warm-up:  

    Choose one of these warm-ups:

     

    Milk Shake: Milk Shake 

    Empire State: Empire State 

     

    1. Try one of these activities: 

    Yoga Alphabet: Yoga Alphabet  

     

    Cosmic Kids Yoga: Cosmic KidsYoga 



     

    Updated April 2

    Some Enrichment Ideas:

    1. Pick 5 muscles to stretch and hold each stretch for 20 seconds.  

    2. Make a bowling ramp out of cardboard--encourage your child to push the ball down a ramp.

    3. Blow bubbles with your child and encourage them to pop them.

    4. Throw a ball to your child 10 times

    5. Play with your child on the floor  on a clean sheet, blanket or mat-rolling, crawling, tummy time, etc  

    6. Plan a scavenger hunt in your house.  Hide some objects and help your choild find them

     

    Here's another fun activity you can do with your kids.  Try to help your child do what they can. 

    Dont worry if it doesnt look just like the picture!  Yoga Flash Cards

     

    Kids need exercise! Even a 10 minute exercise session can help them stay healthy!  Start small and do what you can!

     

    More activities to try: 

    1.Playing catch--and counting how many catches in a row, trying to break record.

    2.  Throwing a ball at a target

    2. Walking on a curb or chalk line drawn on the ground, trying not to fall off and to increase distance.

    3. Walking ,running , pushing your wheelchair, or being pushed in your wheelchair outdoors.

    4. Practicing jumping 

    5. Standing on one foot, then the other foot.

    6.  Doing "go noodle" videos online