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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

What if students could build fitness through joyful, purposeful movement? Ive used practices that may have unintentionally shaped negative views of fitness, rather than fostering a lifelong appreciation for movement. Do they understand the why behind the movement? How can you identify what isnt working? Reflect and listen.

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The Heart Behind Field Day

Mr. Kirsch

Its a celebration of movement, community, and the spirit of childhood. What drives me isnt just traditionits the belief that movement is a right, not a privilege, and that every child should have the chance to jump, run, laugh, and belong. Field Day is more than an end-of-year event for elementary physical education teachers.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Grandparents – A Vital Resource in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement

Relentless School Nurse

Grandparents are an invaluable resource in the gun violence prevention movement. To fully utilize the potential of grandparents within the movement, efforts should be made to engage them. By elevating the voices and stories of grandparents within the movement, we inspire others to take action.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Adding Physical Activity During Library Storytime Helps Kids

SHAPE America

Her parents indicated, Adding some movement opportunities after reading the book was a positive addition to the library storytime. A Librarians Perspective According to Alison, the childrens librarian who hosted these active storytime events, retelling a story through movement is a playful way to connect children to books.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

Look for opportunities to increase movement for students who could benefit from it. How many physical education minutes do students get each week? SHAPE America recommends 225 minutes for middle and high school students (150 minutes for elementary). A before-school club is a good place to start. And finally, don’t let cold weather stop you.

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