Page 4 - SN October - Grade 1

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MS. MARIJA DIMITROV

Dear Parents,
We are glad to inform you that we started our new school year very successfully and actively!
During September Grade One students worked hard to improve our body awareness and body con-
trol, both whilst stationary and moving through space.We practiced stopping and changing directions
at the sound of a signal in different situations (walking, running, hopping, skipping, and rolling over
mats). We also had a chance to practice handling some props, such as different sized balls, bean-bags
and hula-hoops.
Through our Unit, Games of Simple Organization, students had a chance to share their favorite game
with the rest of the class. With a little help from a teacher, students explained the game, equipment
needed and taught their peers basic rules so we could all play their game. We really had a lot of fun
playing games from all around the world!
By taking part in a variety of games, we found that we can easily make new friends through them. We
played on the same team with friends that we had met at the beginning of the school year, and we
worked together towards a common goal with classmates we usually don't play with. We realized that
we are the same or different from others according to the games we like/dislike, and that we can con-
nect with others whilst playing. The Grade one students found out that the same things about the
games are important to all of us: to be safe and have fun. The only way for that to happen is if we all
play fair and by the rules, respecting our classmates and trying our best!

First graders displayed a lot of appreciation, enthusiasm and fairness throughout this unit, showing
their readiness for new challenges.
WELL DONE First Graders!