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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.

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Jump Rope (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

It has been known to improve health-related and skill-related fitness components, as well as helping to establish foot work and motor skills that can serve individuals in many other sports or activities. The post Jump Rope (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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Just Let Them Play?

Montessori Physical Education

Four days a week, I teach two classes in the afternoon, and on Fridays, I have middle school all morning and one more 6-9 class to finish out the week. I also only meet with each class once a week. On the other days, they go to other co-curriculars like drama, music, and art. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

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Jump Rope (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

It has been known to improve health-related and skill-related fitness components, as well as helping to establish foot work and motor skills that can serve individuals in many other sports or activities.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. SIGN UP HERE National Standards and Outcomes Focus for Jump Rope Skills Standard 1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Outcome [E4.3&5].

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.” For instance, when a math teacher has to teach a unit on multiplication, they don’t typically create lesson plans on their own. Get Access Here.

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