Sat.Feb 04, 2023

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The Relentless School Nurse: Wendy Lamparelli Knew at Age Seven She Would be a Nurse – Here is Her Story

Relentless School Nurse

More wonderful stories from the field are filling my mailbox! Remember if you want to share your school nursing story, please email me at relentlessschoolnurse@gmail.com. I have a new one to share, this one is from Wendy Lamparelli, the lead nurse in her New Jersey school district. She has a unique signature line that includes the message pictured below: Don’t Be Silent About Things That Matter.

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You Don’t Need The Best Facilities to be the Best Athletes

Physical Education Update

The World Cup is over and I’m still blown away by what players at that level can do with a soccer ball. But what happens when you combine soccer with Capoeira, the acrobatic martial art from Brazil? Take a look (warning…don’t try this at home). These young athletes aren’t practicing on groomed grass fields. They’re performing in an inner-city setting on dirt lots, paved streets, rooftops and courtyards.

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Know the game: A Guide to Kabaddi

The Sporting

A Beginners Guide to Kabaddi What you need to know about how the game of Kabaddi works, its history and role in culture, and its various formats You weren't aware? Well, let us give a brief introduction to the game that graced the UKs Channel 4 back in the mid 90's and kept many a student glued to a TV set for an hour once a week. The Game in Brief The long and short of it is that 2 teams of 7 occupy half a court (10x13 m for men, 8x12m for women).

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The ICE CREAM PARLOR is OPEN!

Keeping Kids in Motion

Ice Cream Parlor – “The Ice Cream Parlor is about to open. The manager is hiring anyone who can scoop the ice cream into a cone. Be careful not to drop the ice cream on the floor.” This is a favorite instant activity with my.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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A Beginner's Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics

The Sporting

Your Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics – The Sport Blurring the Lines Between Sport and Art Rhythmic gymnastics is mostly performed by women, combining coordination, artistry and elegance. This year marks 63 years since rhythmic gymnastics was first recognised by the International Gymnastics Federation , making it a relatively new sport. International rhythmic gymnast Neringa Masionyte explains all you need to know about Rhythmic Gymnastics.

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The 10 Best Female MMA Fighters of All-Time

The Sporting

The 10 Greatest Female MMA Fighters Ever! From not being allowed to compete in the UFC to headlining stacked cards – WMMA has rapidly evolved in the past decade. WMMA legend Miesha Tate Due to these changes, many of the best Women’s MMA fighters come from the last decade or so. Well, progress is progress, no matter how slow. In this article, we discuss the 10 greatest female MMA fighters of all-time!

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