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

SHAPE America

Funds for PE Equipment and More Raising donations during the fundraiser period (which lasts about four weeks at my school) is a game changer for my school. My PE equipment closet is now busting at the seams, so I’ve started gifting classroom teachers with a portion of the funds I get back.

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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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Toilet Tag – A Hilarious and Active Tag Game for Elementary PE Classes

Elementary P.E. Games

Looking for a new and exciting tag game to engage your elementary school students in PE class? Conclusion: -Toilet Tag is a fantastic addition to your inventory of tag games for elementary PE classes. Start playing Toilet Tag and make PE class a truly unforgettable adventure!

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How to do Grades in PE Class |Elementary School|

The PE Specialist

With this post I want to cover one of the most common questions I hear teachers discussing which is… How do you handle grades in Elementary PE Class? What’s up Phys Ed Fam? Well, it can definitely get super complicated, but I have a pretty simple system that I use to keep my sanity and […]

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Determinants of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in German Elementary School Physical Education Lessons

PE Scholar

To explore PA levels and sedentary time in German elementary school PE lessons and relate them to selected personal and environmental.

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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?

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Where Do All the Runners Go?

Physical Education Update

I recently watched an elementary school cross-country meet and was struck by the amount of talent that ran past me. I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.