PE for Parents

JUNE 26, 2025

Every Kid Healthy Week Celebrate your efforts to improve kids’ health and well-being with an event that gets families and communities involved in the fun. Support for Schools and Families From grants to guides, get helpful tools for building a healthier learning environment.

Nutrition

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Jill’s role at MacGill has been a perfect intersection of her nursing knowledge, creative instincts, and love for writing. While MacGill’s reputation as a premier school nurse supply company was well-established, their dedication to the profession ran far deeper than I could have ever imagined.

Schooling

Teen Health Mississippi

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Building Teamwork Through Creativity One of the first activities MYCouncil members tackled was an escape room adventure. This activity not only encouraged creativity but also helped participants develop public speaking skills, understand power dynamics in leadership, and practice presenting ideas effectively.

Creativity

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

This is well beyond a level thats safe for childrens hearing, which is generally a maximum of 75 dB. This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. Younger children should use well-fitting earmuffs. How long is too long? Keep a few pairs in your purse or car.

Academics

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 18, 2025

Both men describe ADHD not as a disability but as a kind of superpower , fueling deep focus on passions and igniting creativity when allowed to flourish. That moment, however well-intentioned, is telling. Rogan then drops one of his characteristic hot takes: "School was made to produce good factory workers."

Movement

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 2, 2025

In doing so, we can help lessen the creative burden and, more importantly, share fresh, meaningful materials that reflect our current world and the technological tools we now have at our disposal. If you have the chance to see Devin Veselenak present at a conference next time you are there, it is well worth it.

Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And while that worked well, we took the next step by adding Ipads. By integrating purposeful technology use into the classroom, students can learn how to harness it for learning, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Dave Bach explains more, “When we first started out, we let students use their phones.

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

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. Emphasize mental well-being alongside physical fitness. Stay flexible and adaptable every student learns differently.

PE

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this article, well explore how these fun bowling activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Teaching

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

This allows teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. Beyond heart health, walking also boosts mood and mental well-being. With a dedicated fitness walking class program, PLT4M helps schools turn walking into a purposeful and well-rounded fitness elective.

Fitness

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity. Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. This variety helps students build skills and habits that will support lifelong wellness. Unlike subjects such as math or science, PE isn’t always linear.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well explore how these games align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with detailed activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

In this article, well break down how invasion games connect to SHAPE standards, provide a range of fun and adaptable game ideas with clear instructions, and share a full sample lesson from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you confidently implement these activities in your classroom.

Elementary

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

In this post, well explore how to motivate your staff to lead physical activities even if theyre not fitness pros and show you how Skillastics, an After School physical activity curriculum, can make the process both easy and effective. Training and Support Matter Staff are more motivated to lead when they feel prepared.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

In this article, well explore how these fun basketball games align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Elementary

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 4, 2025

Known for her nurturing spirit and commitment to student well-being, Holly has extended her influence beyond the traditional confines of her nursing role. She has taken a creative and impactful stance for marginalized students by channeling her advocacy into wearable art.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 30, 2025

Thats why now, more than ever, its critical for school nurses to prioritize both individual and collective well-being. Creative solutionslike shared nursing positions or innovative schedulingmay help stretch limited resources. Together, we can show decision-makers that health in schools is not optional.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2025

The initiative targets two primary audiences: parents and those with youth in their lives, as well as healthcare professionals who serve as trusted messengers for patients’ health and safety. Plans include expanding resources and developing new creative resources to empower healthcare professionals and reach specific audiences.

Creativity

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 30, 2025

Through the coordination of Pixar and the Stanford Children’s Child Life and Creative Arts team, the goal is to bring normalcy to patients receiving treatment. The delight and wonder of a movie theater was replicated right within the comforting space of the hospital.

Strength

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 23, 2025

Each week, they, as well as other team members, held comprehensive meetings to review Rosie’s progress. Kids on TPN can play sports, travel, go to school, be creative. Jasmine works closely with the program’s nutritionist to find what foods work well to eat by mouth and what to avoid. Rosie is all too happy to try it all.

Nutrition

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

This book, Courageous Well-Being for Nurses , sits on my bedside table and came just in time for the start of the new school year! I am enjoying reading the many stories shared by nurses who generously reveal their challenges and triumphs to reclaim their emotional well-being.

Wellness

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

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! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well.

Gyms

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

Elementary

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Get creative and use your connections! Teachers come up with so many creative and inspiring ideas! An advocate of the wonderful content, skills and life lessons learned in health education, physical education and sport, he specializes in shifting school culture toward health and wellness for all students.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 29, 2023

What I have not seen is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO). With COVID as a catalyst, our contributions to school health and wellness have been on overdrive. Try on the title of Chief Wellness Officer and notice how that feels. This is a mindset, one that will serve you and your school community well.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 11, 2023

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Here are a few reasons why taking a break is essential for your well-being: Prevents Burnout: When we work too hard without taking a break, we can become burned out, which can lead to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment.

Immune system

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

such as teamwork, gratitude, kindness, wellness, and mindfulness. KYSHAPE provides daily slides with prompts, as well as activities and social media posts for each daily theme that administrators, health and physical educators, and other classroom teachers can use. She is the KYSHAPE health.

Schooling

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Health-literate students can understand how their decisions affect their health and well-being and the health and well-being of those around them. Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills Interpersonal communication skills promote health and well-being in various contexts (SHAPE America, 2024). Let’s take a look.

Middle School

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

Motor Skills

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Being Outside Does the Body Good Staying active can lead to increased motor development, skill building, and more physically healthy bodies — and being active outside in a natural setting can improve our overall wellness. Show off your creativity side: Revise rules from old games and change them to new and different rules to fit the new game.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 4, 2023

There is a vulnerability in writing that sometimes smacks me across the face, but even if it stings, I believe it is an act of independence and a creative outlet. For many years, my creativity was expressed through the arts. That can sometimes be more of a tightrope, but well worth exploring.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 10, 2023

She is a creative, who uses her many talents to educate the public about health topics. School nurses are now nationally recognized and celebrated for contributing to the health and well being of the nation’s students. It is an active and vibrant community where school nurses gather for information, advice and support.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The word “Ease” embodies my desire to navigate through life with less stress and more flow, to find efficiency without sacrificing peace, and to prioritize well-being and balance in all aspects of my life.

Schooling

Player Development Project

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Creativity values, culture, systems and control. In this wide-ranging conversation, the guys discuss some of James’ Phd research and his recently published paper on creativity, as well as diving down a number of rabbit holes such as: Challenging the role of traditional sports science The.

Creativity