Welcome to the John Eliot Elementary School
Physical Education Website
​Needham Public Schools

Welcome!  Please feel free to browse the website to learn about the physical education classroom, review our curriculum and familiarize yourself with our grade level outcomes that will be assessed for the progress report card.  I will often feature student work or action shots from the units of study throughout the year.  Be sure to check back often to see what we are up to.

My mission is to create a safe environment where each student has a chance to learn motor skills and develop a positive attitude towards physical education that will last a lifetime. 

Thanks,
Mr. Brenhiser
Eliot School Physical Education Teacher
mailto:craig_brenhiser@needham.k12.ma.us
Copy of the Field Day Flyer (click below)
field_day_2018.pdf

Here are the current units of study for grade 1-5

 Kindergarten (w/ Mrs. Schwartz): 
Grade 1: Chasing, fleeing and dodging skills
Grade 2: Hand Dribbling (benchmark for report card-move through a general space in control while trying to show changes of speeds, pathways and directions)
Grade 3:  Throwing and catching skills (Benchmark:  overhand throw with proper form, catching a ball from a partner)
Grade 4: Hand dribbling skills (Benchmark for report card:  dribble a ball in control to avoid a defender)
Grade 5: Basketball related skills and games (Teaching Games for Understanding Model) 

Here are some recent action shots of our students:

2016-17 Jump Rope for Heart Video

This year we raised $3078.80 for the
American Heart Association!  Way to go!
2017 Field Day Video