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Review of Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

That’s a necessary commitment that policy makers, school and community leaders, funders, and the public and private sectors have to make for generations to come. Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity is a key resource that will help make that commitment happen. By Laurie P. Whitsel, Ph.D,

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! Dealing With Death (Middle School) Death With Dignity Debate — Use these debate prompts to help start conversations or to do a silent debate (High School) 2. Here are some resources that you might use: Sesame Workshop — What Happened?

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

As a school district, we have regulations guaranteeing quality physical education and activity. At a minimum, every class in elementary school is required to have PE twice every six days for 45 minutes as well as 30 minutes of daily recess. How will you ensure a focus on health and wellness in your school this year?

Wellness 411
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The Relentless School Nurse: Don’t Look Away From this Little Girl’s Pain – You Can Do Something, Demand Action!

Relentless School Nurse

March 27, 2023 Dear Leader Schumer, Speaker McCarthy, and All Members of 118th Congress: This morning, three children and three educators were hunted and killed by a 28-year-old female with assault weapons in Covenant School, a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The Relentless School Nurse: How One School Nurse Honors Healthcare Leaders During Black History Month

Relentless School Nurse

After great feedback I decided to do it again, and after the Relentless School Nurse taught me about Ms. As a school nurse in an elementary school, I believe it is important to showcase influential Black leaders in nursing and medicine to our students. Collins I changed the 2 to a 3 and now 13 Leaders sit outside my door.

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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

FUNdraiser Blog Post: What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year Kristi Bieri Kristi Bieri is a physical education teacher at Odessa Upper Elementary School in Odessa, MO, and the Missouri AHPERD Special Projects Coordinator.

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