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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

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

SHAPE America

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go!

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

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Classroom Technology Rules For Physical Education

PLT4M

Although different computer monitoring software exists to keep students off of things like Instagram and Facebook pages, the goal is to instill good digital citizenship so that students can stay on task without the looming threat of a teacher constantly monitoring appropriate computer use.

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School Tennis; It’s More Than Tennis!!

Gopher Sport

We are PE teachers. We know how to be creative! Inspire Lifelong Play Throughout School and Beyond! PE teachers who introduce tennis in their classes have a unique opportunity to inspire a lifelong passion for the sport. USTA has teaching videos that are also found on YouTube and the free Net Generation App.

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Reigniting the Love for Movement: PE at St. Francis’s School, Australia

Gopher Sport

Francis’s School is tailored to meet the needs of its students, many of whom face emotional challenges and have experienced difficulties in traditional school environments. Francis’s is a small school, with class sizes ranging from 2 to 10 students,” Simon explains. “I enjoy just playing! Less talk, more do!”