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Review of Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth Edition

Human Kinetics

Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth Edition , is the one must-have book for all new and veteran elementary physical education teachers! Each skill is broken down into a few key verbal cues that, when said aloud while performing the skill, allow even the youngest students to remember the critical components of each skill.

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

Elementary P.E. Games

Look no further than “Toilet Tag”! This game not only provides a fun and energetic experience but also helps develop important motor skills, endurance, agility, spatial awareness, and teamwork. Its simplicity, lack of equipment requirements, and focus on active movement make it a popular choice among students.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Make new friends through movement. It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Make it a friendly competition.

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Reading, Movement and Literacy: The Importance of Mid-Line Crossing on Child Development

Fit and Fun Play

Midline crossing is an essential skill that impacts growth and development. When we develop advanced motor skills such as throw, kick, strike, or body movements such as dynamic balance while reaching or stretching, we often cross midline.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. The post Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently appeared first on Skillastics.

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Egg-citing Easter Games for a Hoppin' Good PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

Enhances Motor Skills: From balancing eggs on spoons to hopping in bunny poses, Easter games help develop gross motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. Boosts Creativity and Imagination: The festive nature of Easter games encourages students to use their creativity and imagination.

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