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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Research shows that the motor skill development associated with consistent participation in physical education/activity can improve academic performance, cognition, visual-perceptual skills, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills ( CDC, 2010 ; de Greeff et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al., 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance. By offering web-based programs and device-flexible solutions, embracing technology in education doesn’t have to come at the cost of productivity or focus.

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Teacher Table on Lock (An Easy Approach to Classroom Intervention)

Alexandra Lemm

At our last district professional development, I had the honor of presenting one of my very favorite teaching topics, stations with intervention ! In the teaching world, we define intervention as a teacher working independently with a small group (or one student) while assessing and helping specific students’ needs.

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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

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. Its important to note that sports can be incredibly positive for youth. While some deliberate practice is beneficial, overwhelming a child with it can accelerate burnout.

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School Tennis; It’s More Than Tennis!!

Gopher Sport

By incorporating tennis into your physical education curriculum, you can help boost their academic performance, improve their behavior, and encourage them to engage more with their community. Here are five reasons to start teaching tennis in your PE classes: 1. We are PE teachers. We know how to be creative!

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New Book By Michael B. Horn – From Reopen To Reinvent

PLT4M

It also provides readers with: A set of processes and ideals that schools should implement to deal with the challenges they presently face A way to transform threats into opportunities using threat-rigidity research A discussion of how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that schools are not as flexible and equitable as we need them to be Perfect for (..)