SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1.

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Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 358

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, even something like a pickleball unit in physical education is tapping into a wide range of social-emotional skills. Combined, explicit and implicit SEL activities for high school students can support the complete picture of student development. We care about others in our lives and want to help support them.

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High School Schooling Exercise Achievement 105

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

At any point in the round, if all balls are taken from the playing area, everyone loses the game regardless of how many balls they have at home base. The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation.

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PE Teacher Strength Middle School 79