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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Each day, students will take part in engaging activities that encourage collaboration, kindness, and creativity, whether in the classroom or during physical education. Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

As a mother of three, she has watched her children thrive in international school settings, excelling in sports and academics alike, and eventually graduating from DAA to attend university in Canada.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. Encourage spontaneous, small-sided matches where kids set their own rules and officiate themselves.

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The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Integrative Learning

Montessori Physical Education

If we consider this model, it becomes clear that students who engage in an integrative approach to learning—where subjects are not isolated but instead interwoven—are more likely to be able to synthesize information and apply it creatively. This ability to connect ideas across subjects is what some may call "outside-the-box thinking."

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Preventing Hearing Loss in Kids: Beware of Unsafe Listening Habits During Video Gaming and Other Activities

Stanford Childrens

This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. These products reduce outside noise that may be competing with what theyre trying to hear through their headphones, so they dont need to crank up the volume. – Provide plenty of device-free time.

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance. This approach not only enhances their academic success but also equips them with the mindset to navigate an increasingly tech-driven world thoughtfully and effectively.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

Structured physical activity improves concentration, teamwork, self-confidence, and even academic performance. Whether its cooperative games, team challenges, or creative movement exercises, the options are endless and adaptable to any environment. After-school programs are uniquely positioned to encourage active play.