I have to say handing out my planksgiving sheets to my little athletes was incredible so many were ready for the challenge now lets see how it goes through the month. On the Thanks side of the Planks and Thank, all athletes were given little note cards, on them they should write to their teachers, lunch ladies, janitor and principal how they helped them out over the years, give them thanks in their own words. This afternoon I looked in the bags and seen over 20 cards in them wow I really hope this month goes amazing with this..
The greatest thing in life is you can always change the way you or someone else thinks at any given time...
November Planksgiving Challenge!
This is a 30-Day Plank challenge will get progressively harder as we go through November. There are rest days built in to give your body a chance to let your muscles recuperate.
Tips for Planking:
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to plank:
1. Start off on a mat or on a flat surface. Start in push-up position.
2. Lower both your forearms to the ground so that both your elbows and fists are flat to the ground. Your palms should be balled up, and directly underneath your shoulders.
3. Engage your abs by tilting your pelvis and pulling your belly button towards your spine.
4. Straighten your body but make sure to keep your neck and spine neutral.
5. Be mindful of your form at all times keep your glutes tight this will help you hold your plank.
6. Hold the Plank for the Suggested time.
7. If you find the daily time too difficult, then just plank as long as you can, or break it up into smaller sets.
8. Think the challenge is too easy? Add another interval or add in a plank variation such as Side Planks, Reverse Planks, or Planks with Hip Dip.
Why plank exercises?
Plank exercises strengthen the core. Core muscles help to support the body and allow us to use our arms and legs strongly and effectively. Strong core muscles form the foundation for good posture, coordination, and balance. All gross and fine motor skills rely on a stable core.
Send pictures of you and your family planking and send them to-Maureen.grenisen@aquinasschools.org
Note: Some photos will go into our Annual Year Book.
The Planksgiving Calendar
We can’t wait to see your imagination with these crazy and fun places you “planked!”
So... Let's Get Planking!
Getting ready for November - Having students write “Grateful letters” to all of their Teachers,s and Staff. Then give them to them for Thanksgiving break...
Then my school badge came in today, I’m so Blessed to work with younger “Athletes” and teach them positivity, health, fitness and new games.....
20 plus years ago I went to school for health, fitness, then become a PT, Coach thankfully while I was in school I worked with younger kids and Coached many CC teams that experience has helped me for today’s experiences.
I have to say working with adult athletes for so long it is an adjustment, those athletes want to workout improve themselves and when your a P.E teacher not all kids want to be in P.E class to learn about health and fitness or to play a games. You (me) have to make quick decisions to inspire them to join in. 💛 Thankfully god has definitely given me this amazing gift.
So on that note - Being in the first year P.E teacher the struggle is real however, that’s what makes it sooooooo exciting..... #learneverday #inspireeveryday #ironsunshinepeteacher
Today day was picture day for the students, because I”m a sub I really didn’t think I would have my photo taken with everyone well guess what after running around the gym with some of the athletes the school Principal came in and said MRS.Neher you need to get your photo taken. ME: OMG what! As I run outside to cool off a little bit I come back in and get my photo taken I haven’t had that for YEARS, YEARS!
WHAT A GREAT WEEK! This week was really a fun week with the P.E Athletes, I had a game called Rack up your points all homerooms were going against each other.
What I did is have the gym room filled with dots, and cones. You used two basketballs per team, you had two teams one on one side of the gym and the other on the other side. Every Athlete had to a take 1 shot if they make the shot they picked up the dot or cone (which is worth 1,5,10,20, points) and started making a pile. The first game was 15 min. The second game was 10 min.
Now to find another game for the athletes
What a day, today was working with 4th and 5th grader the 5th graders had the first part of fitness Tabata then because it was FUN FRIDAY they could chose between kickball and dodgeball. Most of them picked dodgeball, however my last class was doctor dodgeball and man oh man that was fun to watch. I have my son Korbin in the class and I can’t tell you how amazing that class is.
The 4th graders I had them the last part of the day, we did scooter races, my awesome tennis ball team races.
What a blessing it’s been organizing classes for fun and fitness and working with over 100 kids a day..
Today was filled with 6th graders and what a great day it was, no fights, no one getting made someone was better then them and the little athletes listened. VERY GOOD DAY!
Today everyone did 4 rounds of Tabata 4 different exercises. Then kickball
After the P.E teacher has to take time for herself so a great run up MM after having a HUGE coffee.....
