SHAPE America
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. For 18 of those years, I did Hoops for Heart through the American Heart Association. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. FUNdraiser , and 2022-2023 was our fifth year of participation.
Elementary P.E. Games
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Are you looking for some amazing Thanksgiving brain breaks that you can try with your students? Then look no further, as the Turkey Run game is here to bring you all of that and so much more. It’s one of the most creative, detailed, and fun Thanksgiving-themed games with a very fun approach towards physical activity while also testing the reaction time of any player.
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PLT4M
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Over her career, she helped secure over $200,000 of grant funding for implementation of heart rate technology, fitness equipment, and PLT4M. While Christi has retired from teaching after over 30 years in the field, she is still sharing insights and ideas for PE programs across the country.
Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Gorp’s Gift by Sherri Chessen – Download the open-access book here! Considering the importance of sharing the concept of gun safety, utilizing the children’s book, “Gorp’s Gift” as an educational tool seems promising. This book effectively communicates responsible behavior around guns, using the character Gorp to engage students and emphasize the need for caution and safety first.
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.
Drowning in the Shallow
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Mosston and Ashworth’s Spectrum of Teaching Styles (SoTS) offers PE Teachers, both novice and expert, a clear framework of teaching within the subject. Specifically it provides a unified theory and shared language about the structure of teaching, which allows an individual to develop a repertoire of teaching styles.
Active Schools Us
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
By: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director One thing remains resolute: the importance of providing students with opportunities to move for 60 minutes or more each and every day. Active Schools strives to ensure the integration of evidence-based physical activity programs into every student’s PK-12 education. With our commitment to promoting physical activity in schools, we are delighted to announce two initiatives supporting our efforts to fulfill our mission.
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Elementary P.E. Games
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Overview This or That is one of the staple games that teachers can use in any activity because it’s enjoyable, creative, and it also adds a unique range of elements into the mix. To make things even better, the This or That Thanksgiving Edition adds a stunning Thanksgiving theme, and it makes the game exciting but, at the same time, very immersive and enjoyable while also offering an excellent holiday treat!
Stanford Childrens
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Isaac Diaz, age 18, was tired of epilepsy and cerebral palsy ruling his life. The thoughtful, gentle, yet self-determined teen simply wanted to do what teens do—be independent, get a job, play sports, and, most important, learn how to drive. “I just wanted to do things without having to worry that a seizure was going to ruin it,” says Isaac. When his seizures started coming more frequently out of nowhere at age 15—first every six weeks, then four weeks, then weekly—he took the initiative to rese
Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the context of school nursing, moral injury occurs when nurses are confronted with situations or decisions that challenge their deeply held moral or ethical beliefs. This is the story of a dedicated group of school nurses in Texas who took a public stance against a woefully misguided school administration that chose dollars over public health. How many school nurses have found themselves in similar circumstances when vaccination compliance is ignored for the sake of the budget?
The Sporting
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Four football wonderkids who couldn’t fulfil their potential and get to the very top of the game Late in the 2020 summer transfer window, Theo Walcott joined Southampton on a season-long loan from Everton. The cyclical nature of this transfer will please the football romantics; Walcott has returned to the club where it all began and where he burst onto the scene aged just 16.
Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker
Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. SEL activities can help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and life. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.
Gopher PE
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
We are all aware of the need for recess. Not only for our students to receive movement breaks to work their large body muscles, but also for opportunities for students to build and create friendships by communicating with each other freely, and have unstructured play time with their peers. Recess is also an opportunity for classroom teachers to be more productive in their teaching when they have students who are calm after movement.
Moving Minds Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As Thanksgiving approaches, gratitude and thankfulness trickle to the forefront. We know that gratitude can improve physical and mental health through better sleep, higher immunity rates, lowered depression and anxiety and reduced risk of disease (UCLA Health, 2023). Following are some ideas for how we can integrate gratitude with movement for our students: Complimentary Post-Its [.
Stanford Childrens
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
National Prematurity Awareness Month has a special meaning for two 24-year-olds In the United States, at least one in 10 babies is born preterm, or at less than 37 weeks. With prematurity comes a host of possible immediate health complications, and babies may have long-term developmental challenges, too—especially if they are born extremely early. National Prematurity Awareness Month is honored every November to shed light on the needs of premature babies and their families and to raise awarenes
Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
My new heart came in the form of my first grandchild, a beautiful baby girl named Nora. She arrived at 3:00 am Saturday, November 18th. Little Nora came into this world with the sweetest smile on her face. My daughter Allie, Jill’s twin sister, and I were on the support team for Jill, Nora’s mom, and Andrew, Nora’s dad during the long, hours of labor.
The Sporting
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Our rundown of the greatest basketball players in NBA History. This week, Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson - Pioneer in the Point Guard position MJ & Magic The word greatest is used far too often, particularly when referring to the greatest players of all time in sports, especially in basketball. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird , Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Wilt Chamberlain , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Charles Barkley, Karl Malone , Bill Russell, and John Stockton, are the best of the best in many basketba
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Physical fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps us to stay in shape, reduce the risk of illness, and increase our energy levels. There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Gopher PE
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Rock climbing holds a special place in our hearts. We believe that the thrill of scaling heights and pushing personal boundaries should be accessible to all, including students with special needs and unique adaptations. I have about twenty special needs students. Our adapted students have a wide variety of personal challenges ranging from non-verbal autism, Down Syndrome, Wheelchair-bound, and OHI’s.
RC Families
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Perhaps you’ve discovered that quality time is your child’s primary love language. Or maybe you’ve decided that you need to get better at spending valuable time with your children. For some parents, knowing what to do and how to have quality time is easy and comes very naturally.
Stanford Childrens
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Epilepsy, a common neurological disorder, can be a devastating disease for children, not only physically but emotionally. Children and their families often don’t know when seizures will occur and how often they will recur. That can lead to a lot of additional stress and anxiety at school. Some families may feel helpless. Over the last 10 years, many improvements have been made—whether they are drug therapies, neuromodulators, or surgery.
Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
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The Sporting
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Why comparing eras in Sport will always end the same way Since the beginning of more or less everything, humans have been obsessed with comparing things. Films are always stacked up against greats of their genre and music is often held to the standard of one’s classic favourite - not as good as the Stones or Marvin Gaye? Not interested. Sport is no different but recently this has seen a reversal of fortunes for our modern stars’ plucky forebears.
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Student stress levels are at an all-time high. And with mental health a growing concern for school districts, stress management activities can give students healthy ways to handle stress. Check out free stress management lesson plans and other stress management strategies. Importance Of Stress Management Lesson Plans Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives in different ways.
Changing the Game Project
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The other day I was on a live webinar with a couple of dozen parents of young athletes, almost all moms. They were there to gain some insight into how The post The Storm Has Its Purpose appeared first on Changing the Game Project.
Gopher PE
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
I’m an old guy…at least that’s what my kids say…so it’s difficult to think back all the way to the late 1970s and early 1980s when I was enrolled in P.E. class. Luckily, I have children who can recall days in their elementary or middle school gym filled with fun games or challenges. There were the usual activities like kickball or dodgeball, even some made-up games courtesy of the P.E. teachers.
S&S
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Looking for some easy DIY Hanukkah crafts for your program? We’ve gathered some creative and kid-friendly ideas that will add a personalized touch to your celebrations. From menorah masterpieces to dreidel designs, these DIY projects are a great way to … Read More The post DIY Hanukkah Craft Ideas for Kids appeared first on S&S Blog.
Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The story of the third grader at Parkside Elementary School highlights the critical role that school nurses play in ensuring the well-being of students. T he timely intervention of the school’s licensed nurse, Rachel Ocampo, proved to be life-saving for Kassie Machado’s daughter, Mia. Ocampo’s astute observation skills and medical expertise allowed her to identify the signs of anemia in Mia, prompting urgent medical attention that potentially saved her life.
My Zone
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Tom Luke, director at Torque Training in Bristol, took on a 24-hour SkiErg challenge, raising money for Lexi, a girl who suffers with a rare genetic disease.
AASP
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
<p>Are you the real deal or an imposter? If you have ever wondered whether you were not good enough or a fraud in your field, you are not alone. Research suggests that upwards of 80% of people have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their life (Bravata et al., 2020). Imposter syndrome, a term first coined in the late 1970s, refers to a pattern of behavior that leads individuals to doubt their abilities, often experiencing constant fear of being exposed as a fraud (Huecker, 20
The Everlearner
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
This blog is aimed at PE teachers and PE course managers of GCSE PE, A-level PE, BTEC Sport, Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies and every other type of classroom-based PE colleague. My aim is to challenge you regarding how you set your classroom up and also challenge some of the assumptions that we might all make about PE classrooms and how they operate.
Open Phys Ed
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Created by: Stephanie Herrick, Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Andrea Hart Run for Fun is the latest collaboration between OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. This instructional module borrows teacher-tested learning activities from the Rising New York Road Runners’ PLAYBuilder and adds OPEN’s twist on outcomes-based instructional resources. The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements a
S&S
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Books and Tools to Support Phonics and the Science of Reading Created to help teach phonics, fluency, and vocabulary, our Decodable Tool Kits are perfect for classrooms, after school, reading groups, and more. Each kit is filled with games, books, … Read More The post Decodable Tool Kits For Classrooms – Support Phonics and the Science of Reading appeared first on S&S Blog.
Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Click to view slideshow. My granddaughter Nora Cleo made her much awaited entrance right before Thanksgiving. I find that my new heart beats outside my chest for this little one and in spite of having much work to do, my mind wanders to thinking of her, and the future of this next generation. New babies bring new beginnings, renewal of hope for a world filled with peace and connectedness.
PE Scholar
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Mr W. I won’t forget him in a hurry. He became my year 9 PE teacher and he saved me from a fate worse than death….Netball. A whole term of it.
Keeping Kids in Motion
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Oxford Languages defines gratitude as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. I was sitting in my office last week when there was a gentle knock on my door. I turned to see three smiling faces staring.
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