Wii Fit

Does anyone actually use the Wii Fit in your P.E class? I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to purchase a Wii system along with the Wii Fit game and incorporate it into my class. If you have used it, is it worth it? Do the kids enjoy it? Do you project it or simply use a t.v.? I appreciate any information you can give me.

Highmark grant

I just received a letter from Highmark telling me that they are handing out grants for $10,000. Our district is going to apply for each elementary school, which means our district may receive $70,000 which would be used strickly for our physical education programs. I recommend to apply because they are really trying to give this money away. Good luck!!

Scooter games!

Does anyone play scooters with their elementary kids? I'd like to hear some games that you play with scooters. I think scooters give the kids a great upper body and lower body workout, so I use them a lot in my class, but I'd love to learn some new games.

Budget and equipment

This question is for elementary teachers. Does lunch playground equipment or class playground equipment come out of your budget? Well, it comes out of mine. I have a serious problem with this because I see this equipment left outside after recess and then the teachers come to me and ask for more. Just curious to see if your district has the same policy?

Open House!

Tonight is Open House at our school. This is an evening where kids come and run around the school and they don't have to listen to their teachers, well, at least it seems that way. Does anyone set up activities in their gym for Open House? Some of my fellow elementary p.e. teachers set up activities and equipment for the kids, and from what I understand it becomes chaos. I'd be interested to hear what other p.e. teachers do for Open House.

Elementary grades

Does anyone who teaches at the elementary level have a grading policy of plus or minus? My district is that way and I find it to be a joke. We give either a plus or minus for 1. Behavior 2. Comes to class prepared 3. Displays good sportsmanship 4. Works cooperatively with others
Did you notice that it has nothing to do with skill development or knowledge? I'd be interested in hearing how other districts grade in elementary school for physical education.

Heart-rate monitors

Does anyone use the strapless Reebok heart-rate monitors? There are times that when my student's try to get their heart-rate reading, it does not work. I'm wondering if the sensors aren't working or if their skin is too dry? Any thoughts?