Academics Creativity Motor Skills 
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children. Strategies for coaches to reclaim play in sports: Incorporate games that develop fundamental skills but remain fun and creative.
Montessori Physical Education
APRIL 6, 2025
In Montessori classrooms, children not only engage in traditional physical education activities that support motor skills but also have opportunities to connect what they are learning to the movements and games they engage in during PE. This brings me to a thought I’ve been exploring in Montessori Physical Education (MPE).
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Gopher Sport
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,
Open Phys Ed
JANUARY 15, 2024
SIGN UP HERE National Standards and Outcomes Focus for Jump Rope Skills Standard 1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules. Outcome [E4.3&5].
Gopher Sport
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,
Open Phys Ed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It has been known to improve health-related and skill-related fitness components, as well as helping to establish foot work and motor skills that can serve individuals in many other sports or activities. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.
Open Phys Ed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It has been known to improve health-related and skill-related fitness components, as well as helping to establish foot work and motor skills that can serve individuals in many other sports or activities. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.
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