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Using Classroom Themes to Promote Movement Across the Day!

Fit and Fun Play

However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme. – Written By Dr. Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside.

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Classroom Games For St. Patrick’s Day – Move and Freeze!

Elementary P.E. Games

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! Patrick’s Day game with my younger K-1 students, as it’s always fun to see what movements and dances they come up with. Try to complete all the movement challenges! . The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids.

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Use Creative Brain Breaks for Easy Transitions

Moving Minds Blog

The post Use Creative Brain Breaks for Easy Transitions appeared first on Moving Minds Blog. She rings her bell three times, so they know to stop, look, and listen. Then, she points to the next activity written on the schedule board so they can orient themselves to the activities coming [.].

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

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. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g.,

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. We are so excited to have partnered with physical education leaders, bringing joy and fun back to movement for two decades!

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Make new friends through movement. Show off your creativity side: Revise rules from old games and change them to new and different rules to fit the new game. Change up the games: Think of a “best of five” series, with each game being different. Spoiler alert! Everyone will walk away feeling better than when they started.

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Challenge Your Students with Parkour

Gopher PE

The goal of parkour is to overcome various obstacles in an efficient and creative way by jumping, swinging, climbing, and running. There are five different movement families within parkour: (1) landings, (2) spins, (3) vaults, (4) wall movements and (5) swings. Types of Movement Families: 1. Consider parkour!