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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. Each day of Kindness Across the Commonwealth week has a different theme based on health.

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Embracing Mental Health: The Transformative Power of Art Therapy

Stanford Childrens

At Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford , the art therapy program plays a pivotal role in promoting mental health and well-being for young patients. This creative process aids in managing chronic pain, regulating emotions, strengthening family connections, and creating meaningful legacies for those in palliative care.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges. 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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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Let’s take a look at how being physically active can improve mental and physical health and how activities can be fun for all ages. Spoiler alert! Everyone will walk away feeling better than when they started.

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

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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THMS Youth Leader Shares Team-Building and Leadership Tips

Teen Health Mississippi

When it comes to fostering leadership and team building among young advocates, few people understand the process better than Iesha Hayes, Youth Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at THMS. Building Teamwork Through Creativity One of the first activities MYCouncil members tackled was an escape room adventure.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Professional background highlights: In May of 2007, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in School Health Education and Exercise Sport Science. Use your creativity. What I like most about what I do: I love everything!