Fit and Fun Play

AUGUST 30, 2022

Let’s do a little thought experiment. Imagine asking one of your students — any student — where they’d rather be on a weekday. What would they say?

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Schooling 52

Drowning in the Shallow

MAY 4, 2024

Supporting children to value and find a place for movement in their lives is a complex and dynamic task. I’m unconvinced that there is one best way to organise and teach physical education.

Physical Education 130

Physical Education Movement Teaching Teaching 130

SHAPE America

JUNE 15, 2023

The reason we celebrate is because we have come a long way in the United States, but we still need work to elevate voices and place value on differences — respecting differences of others without sitting in judgment. As educators, we must make sure that school is that place for them.

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Schooling Physical Education Education Education 490

Mr. Kirsch

MARCH 22, 2024

E16) Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Place mats for boundaries between ‘batting cages’ facing a long wall for more space to use and hit into (dependent on your gym size). Place hitting tees or large pylons to hit from (students can have the option to throw and hit their own ball). E25), Fielding/Catching a batted ball (S1.E16)

Gyms 130

Gyms Physical Education Exercise Teacher 130

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Motor skills are generally placed into three categories (locomotor, object control, and stabilization/body control). Include foundational skills (e.g., squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!)

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Slow Chat PE

MARCH 20, 2024

There is no blame we can place, fairly or not, like when someone smoked their whole life and died from cancer or someone never exercised or watched their diet and succumbed to hypertension or diabetes. How do we process when terrible things happen to young people? There is no silver lining. There is nothing to say other than life is unfair.

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Exercise Teaching Teaching Schooling 130

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 6, 2023

Retired English teacher, Joan Boyd Short, would end the week with this message to her students: Remember, the world can be a sudden place. You are loved in this place and will always find an open door. It’s a place where we can find solace, understanding, and unwavering support. Take care of yourself.

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Strength Schooling Teacher Wellness 226

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve fostered a place where diverse, dynamic, front-line experts discuss the latest real-world effects of healthcare and health policy. The program runs from 2-3 pm on Wednesday afternoons. HealthCetera’s radio program is hosted by Dr. Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN. HealthCetera provides evidence-based news, analysis and commentary.

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Schooling Health 233

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to the extensive research of David Riedman, founder of the K12 School Shooting Database here are important points to understand: Attacks Before Classes Start: Planned attacks can occur during the crucial period before classes start when the school building is open, but security measures are not yet fully in place.

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High School Schooling Education Education 197

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 9, 2024

What places, people, experiences, and celebrations make your health nest stronger? Create a cozy corner in your health office that embodies your health nest, a place where both students and staff can find comfort and support. Community Strengtheners: Think of the broader school community.

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Wellness Schooling Health Strength 176

SHAPE America

MARCH 16, 2023

Helping youth learn science-based information about drugs and addiction is a good place to start. This spring, NDAFW takes place March 20 through 26. Whether you’re responsible for delivering health education or not, you can support youth in making informed choices about drug use and health.

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Health High School Conditioning Health Education 323

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

There is much work to be done, and it is an honor to do this work alongside deeply committed people who are striving to make our country a safer place for our children and communities. Thank you to Rachel, Merri, Cornelia, and David for participating in this important discussion. Audio Interview with Listen to this episode. opens in new tab.

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Schooling Teacher Health 213

PE Scholar

APRIL 23, 2024

Introduction Primary physical education (PE) holds a significant place in a child's holistic development. It's not just about the physical domain but can

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Physical Education PE Education Education 76

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

Supporting Nurses’ Well-being: The conference not only focuses on the professional development of school nurses but also places a strong emphasis on supporting their well-being. In an increasingly demanding and challenging profession, it is crucial to prioritize the mental, emotional, and physical health of nurses.

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Schooling Health Wellness 202

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2022

In addition, the requirement to have a “school medical inspector” for every district places a burden on every Board of Education to approve policies and procedures that may differ from other local districts. Maybe my time has passed and I should simply enjoy retirement but I love reading your blog and I know we are in a really tough place.

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Schooling Health High School Education 248

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And while that might still be the case in some places, there are a lot of different places within school districts budgets that PE programs can tap into. For example, beyond just a PE budget, there are other types of funding streams like curriculum budgets, technology budgets, and other places to get funding.

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Physical Education Education Education Assessment 111

Mr. Kirsch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Activities: Noodle circles—- Clap Game       depending on grade, start with 2 or 3 (k,1,2)       hold together with both hands, ends facing out       throw in the air, clap, and catch only with your hands       2 times in a row = getting one more from bucket       must be verified by the partner Walking Balance Game        depending on grade, (..)

Gyms 130

Gyms PE Teacher Elementary Exercise 130

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Lockouts, lockdowns, shelter-in-place, all terms that need clarification in schools. Lockdown is followed by “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight” and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep occupants quiet and in place. Lock Outside Doors” and is the protocol used to safeguard people within the building.

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Schooling Flexibility Exercise Teacher 205

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Our cross-country race this weekend took place on an unprotected plateau, in gale force winds and a drenching downpour so intense that anybody wearing clothing labelled rain-resistant immediately learned the limitations of the term “resistant.” There are many days when I wish I were an indoor coach ALL year round.

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Coaching PE Sports Sports 130

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

His daily journal provides information about the place he has just run through in addition to a tip about fitness and health. It’s a great way to teach students about other places, while developing a fitness habit. They read his online journal and watch the videos that he films as he runs.

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Endurance Fitness Fitness Gyms 130

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve had sick kids in my office in the morning with no place to go. I know that we’re trying, but we need to come up with a solution. It’s something that needs to happen. Our kids are not safe. We’ve had kids that need to get their meds in the afternoon and don’t get them. Who is taking action?

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Schooling High School Health Education 194

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

One of her many significant contributions was placing Lina Rogers as the first school nurse in North America in 1902 , revolutionizing student health care and paving the way for school nursing programs nationwide. Wald’s advocacy extended beyond healthcare as she championed racial equality, labor rights, and women’s suffrage.

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Schooling Endurance Conditioning Health 146

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I consider social media part of my school nursing practice, a place for education, advocacy, and interprofessional collaborations. Jonathan Levy, ScD and Esther Choo, MD, MPH graciously invited me to contribute to an Op-Ed that was just published in TIME Magazine’s Ideas column.

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Schooling Conditioning Health Wellness 290

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2022

School Nurses have led the charge, even before the pandemic, in keeping our schools a place where everyone can learn while remaining safe and healthy. . She is also a nationally recognized leader in moving schools into the 21st century towards the highest levels of medical practices and protocols.

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Schooling Teacher Health 230

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In most of the world, people walk to get places. Show them how long it takes to get places. They were designed to get them places. And amazingly, their feet can get them places in bad weather. They walk to school, they walk to work. If they don’t walk, they ride a bike. The bus takes them to school.

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Teaching Teaching Fitness Fitness 130

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Can we “uncross our arms” on difficult issues and come to a place of agreement on keeping your children and my children safe? Another school shooting, more mothers marching, and the death of children from gun violence brought musicians MILCK & Natasha Bedingfield together to write a song for change.

Schooling 226

Schooling 226

Moving Minds Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These may include squats, neck rolls, marching in place, touching toes, [.] As winter break approaches and students get more and more excited about the holiday season, incorporating some common festive songs into your daily movement breaks is easy! The post Holiday Activity Breaks for your Classroom appeared first on Moving Minds Blog.

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Movement 104

Keeping Kids in Motion

APRIL 23, 2023

The setup is simple: Place half the number of large. That Flipping Cone Challenge can be used as an instant activity, a station, or even played by students who are on the sideline due to injury. **I I actually call it the CONE FLIP SHOWDOWN!

Fitness 130

Fitness Fitness Health 130

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 15, 2022

The goal is to raise $20,000 this month for the legal costs associated with depositions, expert witnesses, and DonQuenick’s travel between the location where she’s been provided a place to stay and the 10th District Federal Court in Denver. The longer-term one is to change nursing. With love and respect, Amanda Golino. .

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Schooling 320

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

I now have a much clearer perspective on how two moms, who loved their children, got caught up in a world of anti-vax propaganda under the guise of “community” for parents who are seeking information in all the wrong places.

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Schooling Movement Health 216

PE Scholar

JANUARY 3, 2024

The TPSR model places a focus on levels of student-responsibility and developing desirable characteristics. Importantly, responsibility is pursued

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Western District Leadership Council voted to have an application process in place of an election to select our 2024-2025 WD Leadership Council. For reference, SHAPE America currently uses the application process for all of it’s committees. We ask that you please share this application with anyone that may be interested.

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Physical Education Health Education Education 82

The Sporting

JULY 9, 2023

Yoga is a great, natural way to reduce arthritis pain without pushing your joints to places they don’t want to go. Place your hands on the knees with your index finger pressed with your thumb. Place your hands straight on the floor. Place your hands in front of your feet. Make sure your back is straight.

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Flexibility Exercise Conditioning Health 118

Gopher PE

APRIL 19, 2024

This was evident in the conversations that took place at the launch at last month’s SHAPE America conference in Cleveland. Indeed, the intention of supporting every student to connect positively to physical activity is probably what attracted the vast majority of us to the profession in the first place.

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Physical Activity Movement Motivation Physical Education 80

AKA Sports

MAY 1, 2024

Getting to that true place of work-life balance, is the destination to me. Phish Sphere, Las Vegas, 2024 Getting AKA to a place where I am surrounded by smart, passionate people. That's the place. And when all you're doing is having fun, you eventually run out of steam. Not one or the other.

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Agility Strength Nutrition Fitness 52

Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Typically trying to navigate the essential questions of, "what is the activity?", "where it takes place?", In fact, the very idea of embarking on this process can discourage a comprehensive evaluation from taking place. and "who will lead?", it is no easy task!

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Recreation Fitness Fitness 59

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2023

Over her 40-year career, Janet Topolsky has tirelessly worked toward a future where rural communities and Native nations across the United States are healthy places where every person belongs, lives with dignity, and thrives. She shared her vision of the future for improving rural economies.

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Health Schooling Education Education 206