PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

One elementary teacher in Los Alamos, New Mexico, uses heart rate monitors with their elementary students and projects the heart rates in real time on a large screen so they can have instant feedback if they are working too hard or too light based on the training zones.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

After creating a purpose statement for the PE program, standards-based curriculum follows these steps: 1) Identify and define relevant standards. 2) Identify specific skills, knowledge, and dispositions students should demonstrate to meet the standards. Formative assessments help guide future instruction with student input.

Assessment

Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level.

Physical Activity

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

According to Darrell Salmi, 2019 Minnesota PE teacher, football coach, and board member of Minnesota Shape, “You can use the simplicity of the Heart Zones Move solution and the ability to have meaningful technology to enhance both the in-person and the on-line learning in a student’s Physical Education experience. Be Persistent.

Schooling

Elementary PE Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

It’s up to teachers to have confidence in students who maybe don’t believe in themselves. The great thing about elementary students is that it takes a very minimal reward to motivate them to action. As you work on these skills over time, have students re-assess their skills and keep track. Rewards, Rewards, Rewards!

Physical Education

Elementary PE Teacher

JULY 29, 2018

Also, don’t forget to block in dates for assessments, school holidays and field day. Another important thing when planning a year of PE is to remember to be flexible. Don’t worry too much if you have to shift skills/units around until you get your schedule the way you want it – this is a work in progress! Be Flexible.

PE

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Use Age-Appropriate Materials For elementary students, simple stories or discussions about the natural life cycle can be a gentle introduction. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! Jessica shares lessons, assessments, and curriculum suggestions on social media ( @CoachMatheson ).

Health Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Understanding by Design is a tool for educational planning focused on teaching for understanding, using “backward design” – the practice of looking at desired outcomes in order to design performance assessments, curriculum units, and classroom instruction. It documents what is taught and when.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Elementary physical education curriculum plays a vital role in developing students physical literacy, motor skills, and overall well-being. In this blog, we break down the key components of effective PE curriculum planning and execution. Another challenge is managing the wide range of grade levels within an elementary school.

Elementary