Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Physical Education
Our athletic programs provide opportunities for social interaction and help develop cooperation and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
The Benefits of our Physical Education Program
At Gulf Stream School, Physical Education and team sports are another way we educate the whole child. In addition to the health benefits of physical education, our programs provide opportunities for social interaction and help develop cooperation and problem-solving skills.
Exploration
Exploration of Movement and Awareness
Physical Education in Pre-kindergarten emphasizes the exploration of movement and spatial awareness. Our program provides an opportunity for social interaction, cooperative skills, and problem solving. Emphasis is placed on following multi-step directions and rules as well as on self-control. The children use a variety of equipment such as bean bags, hula hoops, various balls, carpet squares, the parachute, and the earth ball.