SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Make new friends through movement. Spoiler alert!

Physical Activity 431

Physical Activity PE Sports Sports 431

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. SIGN UP HERE National Standards and Outcomes Focus for Jump Rope Skills Standard 1. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

Motor Skills 98

Motor Skills Movement Dance Physical Activity 98

Gopher PE

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.,

Physical Education 112

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 112

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Here's why incorporating these egg-citing activities can benefit students: 1.

PE 98

PE Motor Skills Creativity Coordination 98

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper.

Movement 52

Movement Teaching Teaching Motor Skills 52

Gopher PE

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? The goal of parkour is to overcome various obstacles in an efficient and creative way by jumping, swinging, climbing, and running. Types of Movement Families: 1. Consider parkour! plinth) and narrow (i.e.,

Elementary School 59

Elementary School Elementary Movement Physical Education 59

Gopher PE

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.,

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52