Re: Incentives Are Good

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Yes, I'm impressed with Missouri also! The problem is not that my kids
are not interested in PE or don't like it. PE is their favorite subject
and they are thrilled to get to the gym and have fun while learning.
They are definitely engaged in it when we have class. That is not the
issue at all. Sometimes kids can't or don't control their excitement or
body movements yet and they want to just go crazy when it's PE time.
Incentives help them think a little more about what they are doing, slow
them down and show proper conduct. Plus, I wanted to let my students
have a "Choice PE" day to where they get to pick what they want to do in
PE but it would mean so much more to them if they earned it rather than
me just giving it. This gives them this opportunity to work as a team
and earn this special day.

On 10/09/08, cjode wrote:
> I have mentioned doing a similar field with my students and they sound
> absolutely thrilled with the idea. My problem is having space to do
> this. I teach in the middle school gym and my students are in
> elementary and come across the street. So, I need to figure out a hall
> space in the elementary building that is suitable for the students to
> see and be motivated by.
>
> as far as Missouri teacher's response--wow, wish I could observe your
> husband's classes. It would be great to be one of those teachers who
> has all the students attention and involvement all the time.
>
> I plan to put my field and ball together this weekend.
>
> Thanks for sharing, all.

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