Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Plug & Play Fitness activities are among the most popular resources on the OPEN platform – with over 100,000 downloads and counting! This page brings all three Plug & Play modules together for quick and easy access across all grade levels. Teachers have told us that no matter what grade level they teach, they love looking through all three modules for quick and fun activities that reenforce fitness concepts while also providing health-enhancing physical activity that can build student fi

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Fitness Fitness Academics Assessment 98

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Then it was the week of doom. Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. They say comparison is the thief of joy, and I was never happy comparing my speed or hanging strength to others.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

10 Tips for Chess Beginners Learning chess for the first time can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it’s often frustrating for new players. Whether it’s falling into a trap for the 10th time or blundering another queen, the world of chess is filled with heartbreak. However, those who persist are rewarded with a world of knowledge that can be used on and off the board.

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Creativity Education Education Wellness 72

Aspire-Ed

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The foundations of our physical activity behaviours start in the earliest of years. Children who develop physical literacy in the Early Years are more likely to enjoy being physically active, and they have lower morbidity and mortality across their life course. Physical activity helps young children meet key physical development milestones, improve body control and strengthen bones and muscles.

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Physical Activity Movement Obesity PE 52

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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