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Who Loves PE?!?!

~Zumba For Kids~

We had a couple of parents come by and lead us in some high energy Zumba classes.  The kids absolutely loved it!!!  The music was playing and bodies were moving.  It is a great form of exercise that is also very fun and up beat!  Check out the fun below...

Children's Half-Marathon

Running is one of the easiest forms of exercise!!!  It is also very fun when used in the correct manner.  At AEEC we allow our children to run at their own pace and never use it as a punishment.  This helps instill within the student an appreciation for running.  In my 9 years of teaching kindergarten I have noticed one thing... Kids smile when they run!  That's the way it should be. 

If you are interested in getting your child more involved in running The Auburn-Opelika Children's Half marathon is a great way.  Click here for more info - www.auburnrunning.org

Holiday Program!

Thank you to all of you that could make it to the AEEC Holiday Program.  WE had a great  time singing and performing for you guys.  We completed 5 successful multi-cultural holiday programs to help celebrate this great time of year.  Please check out some of the pictures from the Blue Pod performance below.

Speed Stack

Speed cup stacking has been around for years.  At AEEC we introduce this game by using larger buckets.  This insures a higher level of success rate for our 5 and 6 year olds.  The concept is to take a stack of cups and build different types of pyramids using a left then right hand sequence.  During the lesson we use video to help demonstrate to the students.  Try it with your child at home!!  All you need is a stack of cups and your ready to go!

 

Thank you Auburn Fire Department!!

Today we had some special guest come to AEEC and teach us about fire safety.  The Auburn Fire Department talked about the importance of having a pre-fire plan that everyone in the family knows.  In the plan should be things such as knowing which exit to use, your address for 911, and a safe place for family members to meet.  We also got to practice the correct way to exit a smokey room.  Get Low and check the door for heat!  Check it out!!

Getting Technical!!!

     AEEC is incorporating technology into it's Physical Education program to help engage students. Technology is an integral part of life and will become increasingly so in the future. As teachers and society become more comfortable with various technologies, it is likely that technology will be implemented in all areas of the educational curriculum.  Even within Physical Education.
       We have been exploring the implementation of various technologies for quite a long time. The explosion of the Internet has inspired teachers to use web technology to access resources, connect to professional organizations, engage in communication, and supplement class materials. Early versions of technology adopted by physical educators have aided in tasks such as grading, tracking attendance, creating learner profiles, and supporting instruction.  At AEEC, we are starting to incorporate videos, youtube clips, pedometers, ipads, laptops, and Wii games to help dirve instruction and bridge the gap between physical education and the digital world.  We are "Electrifying Student Learning"!!!