Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2025

I spent hours tracking immunizations, educating families, managing illness protocols, and sometimes being the only source of healthcare a student had access to. We are witnessing deep rollbacks in protections that impact the health and safety of children. We need policies that prioritize student health. We need support.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2025

The Houses passage of Trumps Big Beautiful Bill marks one of the most sweeping assaults on the health, nutrition, and future of Americas children in recent memory. As families lose eligibility, children may lose access to vital nutrition during the school day, threatening their ability to learn and thrive.

Health

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. And just because PE teachers can’t be in class, doesn’t mean the physical education class has to turn into a “free block.” Another consideration is equipment.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These orders have led agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a list of banned words, which has sent shockwaves through the halls of research and education. Book Bans : The Department of Education has dismissed complaints related to book bans, labeling them as a “hoax.”

Government

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. School nursing is evolving rapidly, reflecting broader societal changes and challenges in healthcare delivery.

Wellness

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! This greatly increased WHPE visibility.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

Building a network of support will help you create a more holistic approach to student health. Promote preventative care and health education : Focus on promoting preventative care and health education within the school community.

Schooling

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised.

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

Amid these constraints, school nurses work diligently to educate students, staff, and parents about various health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions. They are trained to handle a wide range of health-related incidents.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Challenges Of Middle School Health Curriculum There has never been a sole curriculum or singular approach to health education within schools.

Middle School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides leadership, resources, and best practices for school districts across the state. In addition, they provide Illinois learning standards for a diverse range of subject areas, including physical education.

PE

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

.” But how can we further develop mental health in schools to create a preventative and proactive approach for all students? Let’s make the case for investing in physical education and health. Consider physical education and health classes the direct line to any and all tier 1 mental health support systems.

Health

PLT4M

MAY 15, 2024

Prevention education works. NEW: Underage Drinking Prevention Lesson Plans In PLT4M Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix is an underage drinking prevention program for youth in grades 4-8 and their parents and educators. Information about the program’s alignment to national education standards can be found here.

Nervous system

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Looking for an online health textbook to support your health and physical education classes? PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools. Students work on a PLT4M nutrition lesson on lap tops.

Health

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

Shape America sets the standard for physical education. As Shape works to enhance physical education across the country, PLT4M is proud to be a part of the mission. PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. This article will discuss the importance of having a fitness curriculum in physical education and provide tips on creating an effective and engaging scope and sequence of materials. It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. Key Takeaways on Gymnastics Lesson Plans Gymnastics lessons can be an excellent addition for elementary and middle school physical education classes!

PE Teacher

Physical Education Ideas

AUGUST 6, 2021

Food and Nutrition. Healthy Lunchbox (part ii) Mental Health and Wellbeing 1. The case for well-designed, well-resourced, and sustained health education in school’s is compelling. The potential for school health education to improve health and save lives is significant. How does smoking affect us?

Teaching

PLT4M

JULY 29, 2024

Skill Development Tennis Lesson Plans Students who are tennis players outside of physical education might be eager to jump into full blown tennis matches. 3 Tennis Drills For Physical Education Below are three different tennis drills for beginner players in physical education.

Physical Education

The Physical Educator

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Through that reflection, the idea of a Full-Stack Physical Educator was born. A Full-Stack Physical Educator is a teacher who feels empowered in their teaching, continuously cultivates their motivation, and has the grit to prioritize their health. a rubric for my own health).

Wellness

PLT4M

APRIL 30, 2024

FAQ What other health education topics does PLT4M have? Check out more health education lesson plans from PLT4M here! Wherever teachers and schools choose to add digital citizenship lessons, tap into some of the most trusted resources when starting the conversation!

Health Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Shape America National Convention is the premier event for physical education professional development. We look ahead to all the reasons why physical educators should mark their calendars for the Shape America Conference 2024. Learn More PLT4M and Shape America Conference 2024 PLT4M is a proud premier partner of Shape America.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

To do so, physical education classes can focus on a skill-specific volleyball unit that introduces the basic skills of volleyball, such as bumping, passing, setting, serving, and more. 3 Drills + 1 Bonus Game For Volleyball Lesson Plans Below are three different volleyball drills for beginner players in physical education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2024

Skill Development Basketball Lesson Plans Students who play basketball outside of physical education might be eager to jump into full 5 on 5 basketball games. Key Takeaways on Basketball Lesson Plans Basketball is an awesome addition to your physical education curriculum! The post Basketball Lesson Plans appeared first on PLT4M.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 23, 2024

Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from! From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options.

Endurance

PLT4M

JULY 1, 2024

Skill Development Soccer Lesson Plans Students who play soccer outside of physical education might be eager to jump into full 11 v 11 soccer games and more intense training sessions. Key Takeaways on Soccer Lesson Plans Soccer is an awesome addition to your physical education curriculum!

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from! What other types of lesson plans and workouts does PLT4M have? From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options.

Cardio

PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Educators have the opportunity to guide students through this process with well-structured lesson plans on emotions. Now, many schools have turned to health and physical education classes to introduce social-emotional learning concepts like lesson plans on emotions. More on social emotional learning in physical education.

High School

SHAPE America

JUNE 15, 2023

When I came into education, I wanted to be a mentor and give students the chance to have one more teacher who looked like them (multicultural, curly hair, etc.). Do students explore different cultural games and activities in physical education? Do they explore different cultures and sexual orientation in health education class?

Schooling

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans?

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Here are my musings on what I hope our practice can be with support, funding, respect, growth opportunities, and investment in our education to sustain a healthy school nursing workforce. School nurses will lead dynamic health education programs, utilizing virtual reality (VR) to create immersive learning experiences.

Schooling

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing schools, which affected physical activity opportunities including physical education, recess, after-school sports and activities, and walking and biking to school. SPARK has the “Active Classroom” program.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2025

Flag rugby is transforming physical education across the country. A perfect fit for physical education classes! Transform your physical education program with this exciting, accessible sport. Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education.

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