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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! Dealing With Death (Middle School) Death With Dignity Debate — Use these debate prompts to help start conversations or to do a silent debate (High School) 2. Here are some resources that you might use: Sesame Workshop — What Happened?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Wendy Lamparelli Knew at Age Seven She Would be a Nurse – Here is Her Story

Relentless School Nurse

My creativity and innovation went to good use when developing a plan for cardiac arrest and the reentry of students from psychiatric facilities. The needs of our students, families and our school staff for that matter, gave me us endless opportunity for broad reach and influence. In some ways, it has been harder from this view.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. What I do: I’m one of the physical education teachers at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, currently in my 18th year teaching in Arizona.

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. When her physical limitations come into play, she finds creative ways to lead effectively. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb.

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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

Strategies for coaches to reclaim play in sports: Incorporate games that develop fundamental skills but remain fun and creative. Lost autonomy: Children who are constantly under adult scrutiny may fear making mistakes, stifling creativity and risk-taking. Reward effort and improvement more than outcomes like goals scored or games won.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. While some lesson plans are free, the most detailed and ready-to-use options often come at a priceand its typically the teacher who foots the bill.

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Creative Reads Book & Activity Kit for the Classroom – Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

S&S

by Olivia Companion, CDP, CMDCP – Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation & Support Creative Reads Kits are exclusive book and activity kits from S&S Worldwide.