PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. For example, teachers use mindfulness lesson plans as a way to incorporate explicit SEL activities for high school students. Let’s dive into 10 examples teachers can use in their classrooms! Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. And while these are still great opportunities to check out new ideas for PE, the rise of social media has created a new avenue for physical education teachers. Physical education should do the same!

PE

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. ” As the nation’s largest membership organization for physical educators, Shape America has impacted elementary to high school physical education since its founding in 1885.

Physical Education

Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Standards provide consistency and guidance to teachers in developing programs, and when assessing grade-level outcomes, provide evidence of effective instruction. Standards-based instruction is the way teachers design, plan, deliver, and assess content that is aligned to standards and grade-level outcomes.

Movement

Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

And perhaps the most socially aware teacher of college women I’ve ever met. When one Crusader freshman got into trouble for making a “poor life decision” a few weeks ago, her teacher marched her straight to athletic director Jeffrey Steele’s office. Ward and co-captain Emily Toy were also called in. Juan Martinez Photo.

Wellness

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.). My favorite elementary book is The Family Book by Todd Parr. Let’s face it. There are a lot of differing views in the world today. Grant, Ed.D.,

Schooling

S&S

AUGUST 18, 2023

Are you ready to turn exercise into an exciting adventure? In a world where screens dominate entertainment, it’s crucial to find innovative and engaging ways to keep kids moving and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Fitness

PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

At this stage of social-emotional development, there are countless preschool activities and elementary lesson plans on emotions. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from! But in many places, formal social-emotional learning starts to decrease in middle and high school.

High School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Therefore, one of the best times to start talking about personal hygiene for teens is in late elementary school or early middle school. Whether you are an adult at home or a teacher in school, there are a few important considerations when discussing personal hygiene for teens.

Middle School

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

As such, it is imperative to understand the needs and limitations of teachers and school staff when promoting physical activity and other health behaviors. Recess is a common opportunity for physical activity in pre-K and elementary schools, but its implementation is typically less than optimal.

Physical Activity