We practiced the skillful, coordinated use of the hands and fingers to perform tasks with precision, speed, and ease, integrating vision and touch for intricate movements like sewing, writing, or surgery. It's a key component of fine motor skills, crucial for daily activities and specialized professions, and involves strength, coordination, and precision.
Teddy and I ran a lap around the perimeter of the school's backyard. Then we did some stretching exercises. First, we played badminton. Then we got some water and returned to the yard for ping pong. We practiced hand-eye coordination and keeping our eye on the birdie or shuttlecock in badminton and ball in ping pong.
Our skills met today are as follows:
PE.1.C.2.5
Recognize the importance of practicing to improve performance.
PE.1.C.2.6
Use skill cues to improve performance.
PE.1.C.2.9
Name examples of warm-up and cool-down exercises
PE.1.M.1.2
Strike an object upward using body parts.