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Welcome to Physical Education Mrs. Gordon VSE K-4
Greetings! I teach K-4 PE at at Valley Springs Elementary. I began my career at Brandon Valley in 1983 as the first certified athletic trainer for Brandon Valley! I have taught JK-8th PE, 3-5 Computer and Boost Up throughout my career. I enjoy helping young children develop their motor skills to enhance their learning environment i
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Elementary Level Physical Education – the focus is on fundamental motor skills as the foundation for movement competency. My lessons align with the SD Physical Education Standards
What’s Going On?
Fuel Up To Play 60
Join the Valley Vikes to Fuel Up To Play 60!
My Schedule
PE is after lunch at VSE:Â
Kindergarden: Monday/FridayÂ
1st Grade: Tuesday/Thursday
2nd Grade:Â Tuesday/Thursday
3rd Grade:Â Wednesday/Friday
4th Grade:Â Monday/Friday
Reading:Â Monday-Friday Am
Boost Up
Boost Up is a sensory motor lab designed to help Kindergarten and First Grade students develop learning readiness skills. Students work on fine motor, gross motor, visual, auditory and vestibular (balance), as well as reflex integration.
Morning Yoga
Any student is welcome to attend Morning Yoga! Tuesday AND Thursday Morning Yoga is on third floor at Valley Springs Elementary. Both begin at 7:45 and end at 8:00. Mats are provided and Second Chance Breakfast is available at 8:00. Begin your day a POSITIVE way with Morning Yoga!
VSE Running Club
The Valley Springs Running Group will be up and running soon! Any VSE student is welcome to join us on Wednesday and Friday at 7:45-8:00 AM to jog (walk, run, jog...). Please wear "sneakers" and comfortable clothes. You may leave coats and backpacks by the gym door. Runners run at their own pace to music and collect a straw after each lap. At 8:00 AM, they count straws and I record them. I log the distance on my computer.
Help your child at home...
Shoe laces are my nemesis-and your child's nemesis as well! Here are some tips to help you work with your child on shoe-tying skills at home! Please DO NOT double-knot their shoes at home. They cannot untie the knot and it makes transitions to boots difficult.
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Recess Games
Both Fred Assam Elementary and Valley Springs Elementary have Gaga Pits. Â See the video to learn the rules of play.
Heavy Work
"Heavy work is any type of activity that pushes or pulls against the body. Heavy work activities can help kids with sensory processing issues feel centered. Heavy work engages a sense called proprioception, or body awareness."
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child.../heavy-work-activities