Good evening grade 1 friends,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and stayed dry and warm. We start gymnastics again this week please make sure you are dressed for this. We have our last library book exchange for the year this week as well. HUGE thank you again to all the kids who are participating in home reading. 

One of our highlights of the week this our residency with the Calgary Flames. Our learning intentions for this were:

Ball Hockey/Flag Football Residency

Grade 1 Alberta Wellness Curriculum – “I Can” Statements

Active Living & Movement Skills

• I can move safely when I play games with others.
• I can run, stop, and change directions while playing.
• I can kick, throw, catch, or pass a ball with control.
• I can hold and use sports equipment safely.
• I can practice balancing, dodging, and moving in open space.
• I can follow game boundaries and stay in my space.
• I can try new movement skills during hockey and football activities.
• I can move my body in different ways during warm-ups and games.

Cooperation & Teamwork

• I can work together with my teammates.
• I can take turns and share equipment fairly.
• I can encourage others during games and activities.
• I can listen to coaches, teachers, and teammates.
• I can include others when we play.
• I can show kindness and respect during games.

Wellness & Personal Growth

• I can keep my body active and healthy through play.
• I can notice how exercise makes my body feel.
• I can use calming strategies when I feel frustrated or excited.
• I can try my best even when a skill feels challenging.
• I can practice good sportsmanship when I win or lose.
• I can make safe choices during physical activities.

Rules, Safety & Responsibility

• I can follow the rules of a game.
• I can play safely with sports equipment.
• I can remember to look where I am moving.
• I can help keep myself and others safe during activities.
• I can participate responsibly during games and practice.

Reflection & Confidence

• I can talk about skills I am improving.
• I can set a goal for my movement skills.
• I can celebrate my effort and growth.
• I can feel confident trying new games and activities.

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See you all in the morning!

Ms. Craik