I know I haven't posted in a long time. I am so sorry I thought it would be cool to compare my two last buddy sessions and tell you what happened, how my buddy works and operates and strategies i used to help my buddy learn and grow.
modified baseball:
My buddy along with Calista, Avani, Ruth their buddies and idk who else sorry :S .... had got into a group to modified baseball. The buddies were being good sports and they learned to play the game fairly quickly, we soon added challenges before sitting down and passing the ball like when you catch the ball you do 5 jumping jacks or sit down right away. We also talked strategies to our buddies and talking about worked and didn't. We did several trials and found that spreading out when the batter hits it and coming in when passing the ball was easier. I knew that my buddy had a teachers aid but when with my buddy i never felt like he needed it. During this game i saw some of the trouble he was having. During the game it was noticeable that he struggled to hold the bat and hit it, but also throwing and catching was a little delayed. As the game progressed i helped him by adjusting how he threw and giving him examples and definitely by encouraging him. It really helped that his peers were super supportive as well because you could tell he was getting more comfortable with the idea of all of it, and that the physical activity was good. He scored a few points and was fast, but sometimes the good teamwork of the out fielders beat him to it.
Lacrosse:
This is a game that i love playing, especially in gym class, and I loved the idea of us teaching it to our buddies. This activity my buddy was on a team with all boy buddies, I could already tell it would be a fast paced game. The gr 10. buddies on our team were Kyle, Zauq, Abhishek and idk if there were any others...sorry. For this when we did a bit of drills i noticed my buddy had a bit of trouble with the stick and had trouble throwing and catching, but when it came to running he would run at free will... even if it was in the wrong way... LOL. My buddy learned to play and handle the stick better towards the end of the game which is good. Good job to the other team and buddies who dominated though!
From both activities and the ones in the past, personally I think my buddy is a runner. By that i mean he loves running and the excitement and adrenaline with it. No wonder he loved the chariot game and the tag game (he also really liked stealing pinnies from other kids).
Thursday, 4 June 2015
Friday, 10 April 2015
Parent Project Midterm by Papa Garcia
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
1) Have you read your son/daughters blog?
Yes, i've read my daughters blog.
Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately?
yes, i never thought my daughter did such a good job at organizing activities and taking charge. I never thought taking p.e class is as complicated as it was before, like running around the pond,or capture the flag or even blogging.
What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections?
my favourite part about reading her reflections is when I saw that she was doing great at working with friends, and getting comments from her teacher. I'm pretty sure he is going in the right direction and setting a good goal for her in her life.
What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog?
i didn't know she knew that much sports and that she liked lacrosse. I thought she usually stuck to basketball and volleyball and music.
What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you?
that she is beginning to be an organized person and running games, starting to make more goals, and stepping up, and improving on her beep test. She is maturing.
What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers?
i don't think her blog is missing a lot, she should maybe just add more about her interests that make her happy, while trying to live healthy. she also mentioned in her reflection that she sometimes comments on peoples blogs, she should comment more.
If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say?
it is an excellent blog, she has a lot to say about her fitness program and her personal fitness. from her blog you can tell she works really hard and I agree with her teacher that she needs to rest, she needs to stop staying up late.
What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you come up with that number?
i would give her a 22 because it is a good blog and good topic, she talks about what she did wrong and how she helped. she also has pictures and videos. i think that she can improve because no one is perfect so she doesn't get a 25.
HEALTHY LIVING:
2) What do you notice about your child's health choices outside of school?
she frequently goes to our club house to work out or dance, she has always liked vegetables so she eats healthy a lot.
What activity and or diet choices does s/he make on their own?
working out, cutting down on rice, and joining her mom and her brother and sister in a healthy competition.
What exercise/eating choices are encouraged buy the family/household?
her mother likes to walk, and we recently bought 4 bikes so we can go biking, in the summer we like to go hiking. for eating i make a lot of vegetables and meat not a lot of pasta or carbohydrates.
Did you see any evidence of this in his/her blog? What is missing that should be included?
Yes i saw pictures of her salad and also her talking about eating healthier and drinking more water. I don't think there is a lot that is missing and should be included.
What improvements do you think your child could/should make to further his/her understanding and participation in his/her own health?
eat less junk food, and eat healthier foods. Sleep early and take care of her well being more often.
What things can you as parent do to push this learning/practice?
proper advice on getting more rest, and making sure she goes to sleep.
If you were to evaluate your son/daughter on their progress towards personal healthy life choices what would you say?
I'm very well satisfied, and hope she continues to get in shape and live healthier because it will help her in the near future.
What mark would you give them out of 25 for his/her efforts and demonstration of those efforts in the blog?
How did you come up with that number?
23 because she talks about liking working out and to likes it at home, she also eats healthy and talks about it too. 2 points off because she can blog more and sleep earlier.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO:
1) Have you read your son/daughters blog? Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately? What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections? What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog? What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you? What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers? If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say? What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you come up with that number?
HEALTHY LIVING:
2) What do you notice about your child's health choices outside of school? What activity and or diet choices does s/he make on their own? What exercise/eating choices are encouraged buy the family/household? Did you see any evidence of this in his/her blog? What is missing that should be included? What improvements do you think your child could/should make to further his/her understanding and participation in his/her own health? What things can you as parent do to push this learning/practice? If you were to evaluate your son/daughter on their progress towards personal healthy life choices what would you say? What mark would you give them out of 25 fDIGIT1) Have you read your son/daughters blog? Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately? What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections? What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog? What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you? What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers? If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say? What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you c
1) Have you read your son/daughters blog?
Yes, i've read my daughters blog.
Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately?
yes, i never thought my daughter did such a good job at organizing activities and taking charge. I never thought taking p.e class is as complicated as it was before, like running around the pond,or capture the flag or even blogging.
What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections?
my favourite part about reading her reflections is when I saw that she was doing great at working with friends, and getting comments from her teacher. I'm pretty sure he is going in the right direction and setting a good goal for her in her life.
What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog?
i didn't know she knew that much sports and that she liked lacrosse. I thought she usually stuck to basketball and volleyball and music.
What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you?
that she is beginning to be an organized person and running games, starting to make more goals, and stepping up, and improving on her beep test. She is maturing.
What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers?
i don't think her blog is missing a lot, she should maybe just add more about her interests that make her happy, while trying to live healthy. she also mentioned in her reflection that she sometimes comments on peoples blogs, she should comment more.
If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say?
it is an excellent blog, she has a lot to say about her fitness program and her personal fitness. from her blog you can tell she works really hard and I agree with her teacher that she needs to rest, she needs to stop staying up late.
What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you come up with that number?
i would give her a 22 because it is a good blog and good topic, she talks about what she did wrong and how she helped. she also has pictures and videos. i think that she can improve because no one is perfect so she doesn't get a 25.
HEALTHY LIVING:
2) What do you notice about your child's health choices outside of school?
she frequently goes to our club house to work out or dance, she has always liked vegetables so she eats healthy a lot.
What activity and or diet choices does s/he make on their own?
working out, cutting down on rice, and joining her mom and her brother and sister in a healthy competition.
What exercise/eating choices are encouraged buy the family/household?
her mother likes to walk, and we recently bought 4 bikes so we can go biking, in the summer we like to go hiking. for eating i make a lot of vegetables and meat not a lot of pasta or carbohydrates.
Did you see any evidence of this in his/her blog? What is missing that should be included?
Yes i saw pictures of her salad and also her talking about eating healthier and drinking more water. I don't think there is a lot that is missing and should be included.
What improvements do you think your child could/should make to further his/her understanding and participation in his/her own health?
eat less junk food, and eat healthier foods. Sleep early and take care of her well being more often.
What things can you as parent do to push this learning/practice?
proper advice on getting more rest, and making sure she goes to sleep.
If you were to evaluate your son/daughter on their progress towards personal healthy life choices what would you say?
I'm very well satisfied, and hope she continues to get in shape and live healthier because it will help her in the near future.
What mark would you give them out of 25 for his/her efforts and demonstration of those efforts in the blog?
How did you come up with that number?
23 because she talks about liking working out and to likes it at home, she also eats healthy and talks about it too. 2 points off because she can blog more and sleep earlier.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO:
1) Have you read your son/daughters blog? Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately? What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections? What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog? What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you? What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers? If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say? What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you come up with that number?
HEALTHY LIVING:
2) What do you notice about your child's health choices outside of school? What activity and or diet choices does s/he make on their own? What exercise/eating choices are encouraged buy the family/household? Did you see any evidence of this in his/her blog? What is missing that should be included? What improvements do you think your child could/should make to further his/her understanding and participation in his/her own health? What things can you as parent do to push this learning/practice? If you were to evaluate your son/daughter on their progress towards personal healthy life choices what would you say? What mark would you give them out of 25 fDIGIT1) Have you read your son/daughters blog? Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately? What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections? What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog? What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you? What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers? If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say? What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you c
Fatness Friday?
Our class hasn't done fitness in a long time, which honestly sucks. However we got a chance to get back to the grind since our buddies were unavailable today. Even though we haven't done fitness in long we still set the tone for p.3 along with some of petersons class and the super fit class. All three of our classes were on one wall going the long way. I won't lie at first I was sure I was gonna completely quit and not be in the mood, however Nicole and I decided to workout together because we knew we could both have fun but manage to work a major sweat.
In addition to that we did locomotion beside the super fit 12 boys and honestly they looked like this was a warm up to them it was insane. While I was over there sweating with the red face and secretly dying they were nonchalantly doing the exercises. Although It was tiring I managed to do the activities beside them and at least keep up with them, i don't think they noticed though. Mr. P came up to nicole and I and told us we were doing great and working up a crazy sweat especially because our faces were red, Ms Phillips also said that I did good on the whole creativity aspect, and keeping myself on track.
During the beginning I helped my peers by notifying them what activity was next, and I knew that no one could read the board from far ways so I decided to go up and check.
In the end it felt good to be back and to know that I managed to do the activities without leaving for water, and pushing myself. I'm also proud of today for the fact that I ate completely healthy and had granola, apple, lots of water, and some fruit for breakfast, also because I turned down the chance to get a ride to school so I can walk, I also walked home too (: Now time to rest up.
I WILL ADD PICTURES LATER.
Double class Dragon Tails
on wednesday both classes had gotten together to play a fun, but simultaneously competitive game of dragon tails.
We haven't played against each other since speed ball which we won, but however the time around we lost. Good effort to our band class and good job to the other class too! Y'all deserved it. This didn't go well as for the planning strategies because we had two very different groups of people in our band class, there were some, mostly girls who tried proposing plans for defence or to sneak the ball to the other side and score. It was a tight game until the end I think only because too many opinions were voiced but only few were heard. The two groups when in the huddle were the people all trying to talk and the people who just want to run for it. I won't lie the running for it did work (thanks Kyle) but the way people weren't listening to each other made it frustrating. It came to the point were we constantly reminding each other to be quiet, and I wanted to step in and take charge but decided to let others voice their opinions and try to take charge (i don't know if this was a good thing or not) In the change room we talked to each other (the girls) and the other girls in the change room, some mentioned that it was apparent that our class was a little frustrated and took a lot of time. I think individuals in our class were disappointed and frustrated because there was a lack of communication, and people felt like every time there was a trial and error they would put out their idea for it only to be shot down.
WE NEED TO COMMUNICATE PROPERLY.
We haven't played against each other since speed ball which we won, but however the time around we lost. Good effort to our band class and good job to the other class too! Y'all deserved it. This didn't go well as for the planning strategies because we had two very different groups of people in our band class, there were some, mostly girls who tried proposing plans for defence or to sneak the ball to the other side and score. It was a tight game until the end I think only because too many opinions were voiced but only few were heard. The two groups when in the huddle were the people all trying to talk and the people who just want to run for it. I won't lie the running for it did work (thanks Kyle) but the way people weren't listening to each other made it frustrating. It came to the point were we constantly reminding each other to be quiet, and I wanted to step in and take charge but decided to let others voice their opinions and try to take charge (i don't know if this was a good thing or not) In the change room we talked to each other (the girls) and the other girls in the change room, some mentioned that it was apparent that our class was a little frustrated and took a lot of time. I think individuals in our class were disappointed and frustrated because there was a lack of communication, and people felt like every time there was a trial and error they would put out their idea for it only to be shot down.
WE NEED TO COMMUNICATE PROPERLY.
Sunday, 29 March 2015
Chaos on the Kabbadi field
So this friday we had buddies and our task was to teach them the chariot game and help them out throughout it all. I really like my buddy, he always talks about the shows he likes and has such a creative imagination. We bond over things like the ninja turtles, icarly, and also other things like that. We got to catch up with out buddies and what we did on spring break and my buddy did the same exact thing as me, watch tv and well play outside.
On our chariot we had my buddy and I, Ruth and her buddy, and also Gurkirat. We let the buddies take turns on being the charioteers, however I think both preferred to be the horse and steal pinnies away from the other chariots, for the start of the game I felt like i was being dragged along because they were so eager to steal pinnies. We used communications like "RUNNN" and also keeping the charioteer towards the fences of the field, I think that even though it was a fast paced game and that our team collected like 7 pinnies the whole game it was a bit hard for Ruth and I. It was hard because the buddies sometimes didn't listen or we felt so over protective of our chariot when teams came at us we wanted to go to an open spot that our buddies didn't necessarily see but we couldn't exactly drag them along, so it resulted in our pinnies being taken. I think that towards the end of the game Ruth and I had put it aside and just let our buddies do all the directing, it was still a good time.
Walking back I had asked my buddy what things we could do to keep the pinnies and take more and he suggested things like running the full circle so we can take all pinnies as we pass by.
This game helped me learn that it is sometimes difficult to control things, and that we shouldn't control things all the time, things take patience. I also think that the buddies and our class have learned teamwork, and also moving at other peoples paces rather than moving at your own speed.
On our chariot we had my buddy and I, Ruth and her buddy, and also Gurkirat. We let the buddies take turns on being the charioteers, however I think both preferred to be the horse and steal pinnies away from the other chariots, for the start of the game I felt like i was being dragged along because they were so eager to steal pinnies. We used communications like "RUNNN" and also keeping the charioteer towards the fences of the field, I think that even though it was a fast paced game and that our team collected like 7 pinnies the whole game it was a bit hard for Ruth and I. It was hard because the buddies sometimes didn't listen or we felt so over protective of our chariot when teams came at us we wanted to go to an open spot that our buddies didn't necessarily see but we couldn't exactly drag them along, so it resulted in our pinnies being taken. I think that towards the end of the game Ruth and I had put it aside and just let our buddies do all the directing, it was still a good time.
Walking back I had asked my buddy what things we could do to keep the pinnies and take more and he suggested things like running the full circle so we can take all pinnies as we pass by.
This game helped me learn that it is sometimes difficult to control things, and that we shouldn't control things all the time, things take patience. I also think that the buddies and our class have learned teamwork, and also moving at other peoples paces rather than moving at your own speed.
Chariots
So I know I forgot to blog about it, but I am doing it now. So when John had introduced the game, it seemed like it was going to be difficult, and confusing how ever very action packed. We did the warm ups and tested the team work aspect, on my chariot was Grace, Maddie, and Monish and also Avani joined later on. Throughout the warm up we had tried to stay synchronized and it was difficult at first but later on got better.
So the first trial began and we used the strategy which was keep the charioteer who had the pinnies against the wall, and when teams came closer we would sprint to the the other side of the gym. We didn't come up with a good strategy to pull pinnies we just wanted to stay in the game for as long as we could. Successfully the first round we got 2 pinnies and I think only had to ever change charioteers once. So far our strategy was working. We sat down and made a more defined set of rules for this trial of the game like no passing the rope, and no savagely jumping and attacking one another, with this we found it was a more controlled environment and we stayed in the game longer, but also took more pinnies, the game had started working more efficiently. For the third time around two members of the chariots went blind folded, (Maddie and I) instead of running we walked, but this time you really have to focus on team work. I think our team did really well because we still were able to protect the charioteer but also turn and move using words like left, right, spring forward, turn clockwise etc.
I really liked this game, and I think John did a great job of incorporating teamwork skills but also finding a fun way to still let us be as hectic as we usually are.
So the first trial began and we used the strategy which was keep the charioteer who had the pinnies against the wall, and when teams came closer we would sprint to the the other side of the gym. We didn't come up with a good strategy to pull pinnies we just wanted to stay in the game for as long as we could. Successfully the first round we got 2 pinnies and I think only had to ever change charioteers once. So far our strategy was working. We sat down and made a more defined set of rules for this trial of the game like no passing the rope, and no savagely jumping and attacking one another, with this we found it was a more controlled environment and we stayed in the game longer, but also took more pinnies, the game had started working more efficiently. For the third time around two members of the chariots went blind folded, (Maddie and I) instead of running we walked, but this time you really have to focus on team work. I think our team did really well because we still were able to protect the charioteer but also turn and move using words like left, right, spring forward, turn clockwise etc.
I really liked this game, and I think John did a great job of incorporating teamwork skills but also finding a fun way to still let us be as hectic as we usually are.
Sprranng Breakk
For the first week of spring break I have been completely unmotivated to do anything what so ever. With some bad news that came in about my grandpas passing and the known fact that i would have a whole two weeks without as many responsibilities as I would usually have it made for well a rather lazy unproductive first week. In the. back of my mind I wanted to go out and get fresh air and go for a run, but it was so hard to get out of my comfortable bed that i left for like 6-7 hours on school days, I would literally stay up til the early morning and then sleep til 1:30pm. I was basically like this the whole time
I realized with the second week closing in that i needed to be more productive, since it was just my siblings and I for the rest of the break. I did homework so i didn't stress on Sunday night especially with a concert i had that day. I started getting up earlier, and taking on more of my responsibilities. However with my exercise and healthy choices it improved too; When the sibs and I went grocery shopping i made a more health conscious choice to what i picked to buy because considering all the bad foods I ate in the past week I needed it. I started drinking more tea, and eating oatmeal especially with the cold rainy weather. ( I actually like oatmeal) So eating got better and it wasn't too bad, for exercising On Monday I woke up for a run, and ran down 152nd, near the y, up 150th and back to my house. Tuesday afternoon I hit up our yoga/dance room to work on Choreography for dance and also do our usual dance routine we do during practice because we didn't get a chance to practice as a team during the break. I also did small workouts focusing on strengthening the back, and core one day, the next focused on legs and arms the alternating day. Was not motivated to do anything but convinced myself it would benefit me. I also was not motivated to take pics so here are very little ones whoops.
On the bottom picture I just tied my shoes and went for a run, and then on the bottom right it was me working my legs with a bit of cardio.
also took a time lapse of me doing the normal stretch to start off, and also a video at the end of one of my workouts and me being sweaty. gross.
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