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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! My classes dealt with snow, rain, thunder, and bitter cold windy days. And, most of our students learned to appreciate the outdoors.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Learn How Jill Yacu Became a School Nurse Content Creator!

Relentless School Nurse

Jill’s role at MacGill has been a perfect intersection of her nursing knowledge, creative instincts, and love for writing. This realization fueled her passion to advocate for and support school nurses on a larger scale. She has been instrumental in creating The Pulse , MacGill’s newsletter designed specifically for school nurses.

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Transforming PE with Culture and Character in Dubai

Gopher Sport

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Stay flexible and adaptable every student learns differently.

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Why We’re Changing Our Pricing to Better Serve You

Montessori Physical Education

The dilemma I’ve faced is balancing two things that feel equally important to me: ensuring everyone has access to these lessons and receiving fair compensation for the time, effort, and creativity I put into them. I want to offer more flexibility—both for me as a creator and for you, the teachers.

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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

In a 2020 publication by the Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council, sports psychologists stressed the importance of distinguishing between deliberate practice (which is highly structured, purposeful, and cognitively demanding) and deliberate play (child-centered, inherently motivating, and flexible).

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

By offering web-based programs and device-flexible solutions, embracing technology in education doesn’t have to come at the cost of productivity or focus. By integrating purposeful technology use into the classroom, students can learn how to harness it for learning, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Practicing these actions through physical activity helps children develop executive function skills such as attention control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. There are so many variations here, use your creativity! 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ). 2019 ; Frischen et al.,