Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

The article "Differences in Spatiotemporal Brain Network Dynamics of Montessori and Traditionally Schooled Students" instantly grabbed my attention. What really stood out was the finding that Montessori students demonstrate higher functional integration and neural stability than their traditionally schooled peers.

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Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its a game of strategy, skill, and movement that challenges players to work together while having a whole lotta fun! These creative adaptations make Boardball an invaluable tool for PE classes, offering endless opportunities for fun and skill-building across various sports and activities. Think Volleyball meets Spikeball.

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Montessori Physical Education

MAY 18, 2025

Could the Montessori movement have just found an unexpected ambassador? From School Struggles to Strengths The episode kicks off with a relatable and raw exchange between Joe Rogan and Chef José about their childhood struggles in traditional schools and experiences with ADHD. He elaborates by referencing John D.

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Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Whether you’re running an Expanded Learning physical activity program or seeking movement-based enrichment activities, the right approach can empower any staff member to confidently lead physical activities.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. With small class sizes and a personalized approach, the school offers a unique environment for both students and educators. STFS is a C.A.R.E.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. While some lesson plans are free, the most detailed and ready-to-use options often come at a priceand its typically the teacher who foots the bill.

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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. Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Outcome [E4.3&5]. Outcome [E3.3-5c].

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PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

Tag games for elementary PE are more than just fun ways to get students movingthey help young learners build essential skills like offensive and defensive movement, evasion tactics, change of direction, and spatial awareness. Defense : Deny space during gameplay by cutting off routes and anticipating movement.

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Fit and Fun Play

JULY 16, 2024

Discover how before and after school fitness programs can transform your child's energy into a powerhouse of health, happiness and source for academic success!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cellphone bans in schools are at an all-time high. Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” Smartphones In Schools Causing Major Problems Over the past two decades, cell phone use has skyrocketed, becoming an almost universal part of daily life for both young people and adults.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood.

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make it more fun: encourage a variety of creative movement skills from the leader with everyone else copying the leader, yell new leader and the first person goes to the end of the line so everyone gets a chance to lead for a short time.) 4 – Share a favorite thing about our school and explain why.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recent evidence suggests that adding developmentally appropriate cognitive demands to patterned movement stimulates executive function and the precursor skills to reading and math ( Paschen et al., The ability to synchronize movements with rhythm is fundamental to children’s ability to pull to a stand, walk, run, skip, and gallop.

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

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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Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

The Many Benefits of Juggling: As physical education teachers, we are always coming across articles with data on the many benefits of movement, and juggling is no exception! Creativity begins to flow as the skillset (and the brain) grows!!! There aren’t many pieces of equipment that you can say that about right out of the box!

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Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

Here are five easy ways to increase student engagement and movement in your students by 50%. If you capture their attention right away with a creative, engaging activity you’ll keep their interest for the duration. It’s the same thing with your after-school program. Don’t worry, it’s possible. Their brains are still developing.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Students will discover the joys of mastering new skills and challenges while fostering a lifelong appreciation for movement and the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In my view, we can find more creative and productive ways to encourage positive student behavior without isolating them while their peers enjoy physical activity. While some students are naturally inclined to be active and prefer movement over talking, there are also those who would rather engage in conversation than physical activity.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you ready to kick off another exciting school year? In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory!

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Students will discover the joys of mastering new skills and challenges while fostering a lifelong appreciation for movement and the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These rules can be tailored to the specific needs of each physical education class and school, but some general guidelines can help teachers create effective and beneficial classroom technology rules. A rising tide of cell phone bans and other school policies reflect the challenges of digital tools in the classroom setting.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

Status quo not because it is perfect but because of the tremendous job requirements of a teacher in a school setting competing with the demands of the content area. Without doubt, as experts, we can predict much movement outcomes when it comes to skills, values, etc.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

However, suppose we are looking at the goal of a physical education program over the whole span of the student’s tenure in school. It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. However, we do work towards mastering basic gross and fine motor movements. “

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The goal of parkour is to overcome various obstacles in an efficient and creative way by jumping, swinging, climbing, and running. Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools. Types of Movement Families: 1. Consider parkour!

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PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes. Really focus on driving the movement with your hips, not your arms. We want to move that bar with explosiveness.

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. That was 15 years ago.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. Back to school planning isn’t perfect! Short answer: You can’t!

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School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Creative Tools for Your PE Obstacle Course. Sportime Dur-O-Hoops Set of 12.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A Beat Sheet is a sheet on which different movements/actions are presented in a 4×4 grid. Perform actions/movements to the beat and rhythm of a song. 8-counts also help dancers plan their movements and design choreographies. The idea is that these sheets can help students 8⃣ Break music down into 8-counts (i.e.

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

According to the CDC , family and community engagement in school-based physical activity programs provides numerous benefits. When families are engaged in their children’s school activities, their children: Improve their grades and test scores Choose healthier behaviors Have better social skills Increase their physical activity.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2023

As summer break comes to a close, it’s time to gear up and prepare for another exciting school year. From energizing icebreakers to purposeful planning, let’s dive in and get ready to make this school year in PE the best one yet! Welcome back! The tennis ball challenge is a favorite for students!

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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 program has grown exponentially, and has become part of over 54,000 school and club programs in 54 countries. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. National Standards.

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PLT4M

JUNE 22, 2022

About Stride Enrichment Programs Stride Enrichment Programs help ignite interests in teens and adults and encourage them to learn new skills, build a portfolio of creative work, and foster long-lasting friendships and professional connections. ? We need to dedicate time to movement and activity.

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Get creative Change the scenery, order of exercise, or even topic. Creativity prevents boredom, and mixing it up a little bit keeps your program fresh. If you have the opportunity to go outside on nice days, add that in! Be that positive force Last but not least, be that positive force , supporting and encouraging students.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 13, 2021

Sport creates embodied meaning, and meaning that can be communicated, interpreted, understood, imaged and used creatively ; 3.Sport I have blogged before on how Arnold's (1979) framework of PE as education in, through and about movement also informed my thinking about sport teaching in PE as education towards sport literacy. (if

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