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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Steven was a joy to teach with and so very knowledgeable. Open, I told some other New York City physical education teachers in a Facebook group.

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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Which leads us on to our next point… Teaching gymnastics is in line with the national curriculum.

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Gymnastics Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. By keeping things simple, PE teachers can introduce students to the basic elements of gymnastics with some soft mats, balance beams (or even lines painted on the floor), and boxes or other elevated surfaces. Think biceps by the ears!

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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

It helps children master fundamental movement skills. And yet gymnastics is barely covered in initial teacher training. As a result, it’s seen as a difficult and dangerous sport to teach, with teachers left apprehensive about delivering lessons. Founder and director of RB Gym & Sport.

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“Feeling Great” Nutrition Game

Gopher PE

Objective: To allow for movement that develops different locomotor skills and spatial awareness, and to help students understand the food groups and proper nutrition. This activity can be done in the classroom or the gym.) Directions for Level 1: “Feeling Great or Whoa” The teacher states the name of a food.

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PE: Co-curricular or Extracurricular?

Montessori Physical Education

What is the first thing a physical education teacher should do at the beginning of the year? Talk to your classroom teachers. I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” Classrooms are typically much smaller than gym settings, indoor or outdoor.

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End of the Year Chaos Got Ya Juggling? Reach for Some Scarves!

Gopher PE

Throughout my career as a physical education teacher, I have grown a strong appreciation for juggling scarves ! Inexpensive, portable, simple to use, easy to store – scarves should be in every PE teacher’s repertoire, especially towards the end of year when you find yourself teaching somewhere other than your gym!