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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit. Each day, students will take part in engaging activities that encourage collaboration, kindness, and creativity, whether in the classroom or during physical education.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

The GEMS Physical Education department dressed up as sports trophies for Halloween Allison’s commitment to education goes beyond professional dedication; it’s deeply personal. The foundation of their ES PE Program is based on Physical Literacy, encouraging students on their lifelong journey pursuing physical activity and health and wellbeing.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. Encourage spontaneous, small-sided matches where kids set their own rules and officiate themselves.

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Preventing Hearing Loss in Kids: Beware of Unsafe Listening Habits During Video Gaming and Other Activities

Stanford Childrens

This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. These products reduce outside noise that may be competing with what theyre trying to hear through their headphones, so they dont need to crank up the volume. – Provide plenty of device-free time.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard 2. Outcome [E3.3-5c]. Standard 3.

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Make Recess a Positive Experience!

Gopher Sport

It’s a paradox: we want children to be more active, yet we use their active time as a punitive measure to manage classroom behavior. In my view, we can find more creative and productive ways to encourage positive student behavior without isolating them while their peers enjoy physical activity.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

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.,