SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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.

Physical Activity

PE for Parents

JUNE 6, 2025

Financials Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Close Menu Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Success Stories Our network of champions and volunteers are improving kids’ lives, one story at a time.

Wellness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This ensures that students of all ages and abilities are exposed to a steady stream of opportunities to enhance their physical well-being and develop a foundation of fitness for life. More On An Intro To Fitness Philosophy An introduction to all things movement and fitness.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche.

Physical Education

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

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. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

Sports

PE for Parents

JUNE 26, 2025

Financials Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Close Menu Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Success Stories Our network of champions and volunteers are improving kids’ lives, one story at a time.

Nutrition

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). This is important in a country like Australia where reports have suggested we have low youth and adult physical activity compared to previous generations. 1999; Westerbeek et al.,

Sports

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

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. It doesn’t mean less movement. How ridiculous did that sound? Yes, I said it. And no, I’m not sorry.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Without it, we risk leaving behind those who need support the most.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 18, 2025

Could the Montessori movement have just found an unexpected ambassador? That moment, however well-intentioned, is telling. If Chef José’s words inspire even a fraction of listeners to explore Montessori further, his appearance may prove to be an unintentional blessing to the movement.

Movement

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

A fitness walking class encourages students to be active, consistent, and intentional with their movement—laying the foundation for lifelong fitness. >>> And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. That’s where PLT4M comes in.

Fitness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, each lesson starts with a warm-up for students before diving into the main movements and activities of the day. And while that worked well, we took the next step by adding Ipads. For example, while Quincy High School in Washington used to have phones in the weight room, they also decided to have no cell phone in class.

High School

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

However, a well-designed and thoughtfully pursued program comprising a coherently connected curriculum may be able to achieve specific goals because that program has a core focus. Meaning in movement, sport and physical education. Adventure Education. Collard, M. Seriously fun. Playmeo Pty Ltd. & Cone, S.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 2, 2025

Each movement, game, and sport has a larger story to tell, and I feel that integrating these activities with deeper cultural and historical context aligns beautifully with the principles of Cosmic Education. If you have the chance to see Devin Veselenak present at a conference next time you are there, it is well worth it.

Education

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Building Character Through PE Maryrose and her team focus on character development alongside physical fitness, ensuring students grow mentally and socially as well as physically. Every student comes from a different background, and their experience with sports and movement varies. Lead by example and show your passion for movement.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2025

Think of them as movement-based bell ringers that: Require little to no instruction. Promote Various Movement: Even short bursts of activity support student health and wellness. What Are Instant Activities for Elementary PE? Get kids’ heart rates up and bodies moving. Reinforce classroom routines. Get Free Sample Lessons!

Elementary

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 21, 2025

Having seen the powerful impact that these therapies were having on patientsreduced stress, increased coping skills, more engagement with their treatment plansthe program expanded and has grown to include five full-time music therapists and two art therapists, as well as two relief art therapists. Camilo with Art Therapist Hyun A.

Creativity

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This time constraint trained me to maximize time efficiency, but it also put metaphorical blinders on as well. So we all are trying to get to the playing time as quickly as possible, and my assumptions about their understanding of the gross motor movement(s) often mean we skip practice and go straight to the game.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

While all SHAPE standards are important in elementary PE, Standard 3 directly supports social-emotional learning and interaction through structured movement. Cooperative challenges and group obstacle courses foster problem-solving through movement. What went well? Get Free Sample Lessons! What challenges came up?

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

Invasion games for elementary PE offer more than just excitement and energytheyre a powerful tool for teaching key movement concepts like offensive and defensive positioning, teamwork, spatial awareness, and agility. Use Fakes Use body movements, eye direction, or footwork to trick defenders and gain an advantage. Grades 35: 2.5.3

Elementary

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. This will help lay the foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.

Elementary

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. Breathing and Stress Reduction Discussion on the positive impact of breathing techniques on reducing student stress levels, and how these can be used to improve overall well-being. What is Mindfulness?

Flexibility

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this article, well explore how these fun bowling activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Teaching

Gopher Sport

APRIL 24, 2025

Events like these provide students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in fun, engaging activities tailored to their unique needs, ensuring they experience the joy and benefits of movement in a supportive environment! Every March, our school invites other local schools to participate in our Unified Field Day.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. From foundational movement to advanced fitness, our programs are structured, flexible, and student-centered. These skills are essential building blocks for more complex movements later on.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

Tag games for elementary PE are more than just fun ways to get students movingthey help young learners build essential skills like offensive and defensive movement, evasion tactics, change of direction, and spatial awareness. Defense : Deny space during gameplay by cutting off routes and anticipating movement.

Elementary

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This exciting partnership will provide schools with a comprehensive and engaging K-5 PE curriculum designed to foster movement, skill development, and a lifelong love of physical activity. Having already partnered with over 1,000 secondary schools, we understand the importance of delivering top-quality content to younger students as well.

PE Teacher

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you’re running an Expanded Learning physical activity program or seeking movement-based enrichment activities, the right approach can empower any staff member to confidently lead physical activities. Kids need movement. Creating a Positive Movement Culture Motivation is contagious.

Physical Activity

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Aerobics Golf is a great activity as well because it similarly focuses on constant movement throughout the class and accuracy on throws. Builders and Bulldozers is fantastic and has a few variations to it as well. It also allows a scoring system for your competitive students or your golfers.

Exercise

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

This one-time payment grants you forever access to all current and future lesson plans, as well as any updates, new videos, and lessons we add over time. Wrapping Up: I hope these changes help you make the most of your Montessori Physical Education resources and allow your students to continue learning through play and movement.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Development of specific skills and strategies that include throwing and catching, chasing and fleeing, as well as flag pulling are targeted learning outcomes. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

Academics

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In this article, well explore how these fun jump rope activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full jump rope resource pack with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom. Demonstrates the ability to encourage others.

Elementary

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Gun safety has evolved into a powerful social movement, transcending political divisions through its focus on public health and community well-being. A pivotal strategy within the gun safety movement has been its successful reframing of gun violence as a public health epidemic.

Movement

PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well explore how these games align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom. Grades 3-5: 1.5.10 Demonstrates throwing in a variety of practice tasks.

Elementary

AKA Sports

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I've seen his confidence and socialization grow, as well as his athletic abilities. He's learned so many different sports and body movements that he's excelled in his team sports of football and basketball. He is an only child so getting to meet and make new friends has been very beneficial for him.

Coaching

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

A high-quality health curriculum is more than a requirement—it’s a powerful tool that equips students with lifelong wellness skills. When schools provide a strong wellness curriculum, they help students build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. As student needs evolve, so should the way we teach health.

Health