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The Heart Behind Field Day

Mr. Kirsch

Field Day is more than an end-of-year event for elementary physical education teachers. Its a celebration of movement, community, and the spirit of childhood. And for those of us teaching in Title I schools, the stakes and rewards often feel even greater. Field Day is where our passion meets purpose.

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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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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Teaching the next generation is a way of paying forward what has been fostered inside of me.

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Mike Graham, PE Teacher, Partners with PLT4M

PLT4M

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Mike Graham, a dedicated PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. The obvious choice? Get Free Sample Lessons!

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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. Additional Resources News Feature on Bike Intervention Program Riding For Focus Program Grant National Physical Education Standards Ryan McKinney Ryan McKinney is the 2024 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Using the City as Your Physical Education Classroom

SHAPE America

This diverse mix of students, each with their unique stories and challenges, embody why I teach. To teach my students about these activities, I often go beyond my school’s traditional PE space — and use the city as my physical education classroom. Despite the obstacles they face, they show up every day, ready to move and learn.

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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Meanwhile, there has been a national movement towards cross-curricular integration. There is a chicken-and-egg argument over why PE teachers are looked down upon. Yes, I said it.

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