Students have been getting active by striking!
The 3rd-5th grade students have been playing baseball type games invented by Cal Ripken, Jr. called Quickball. When Cal retired from baseball he went into the elementary schools in the Baltimore area and realized baseball was not being taught because of the amount of time students have to stand around. He invented games where batting skills are needed and students move in a fast paced atmosphere.
Kindergarten through 2nd grades have been focusing on striking balloons in a tennis style. They carry the balloons by the "piggy tails" and "baby bop" them! This week students worked on individual skills and next week they will be working in pairs to hit the balloon cooperatively and competitively.
