Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions. Our expert guests share creative examples of play activities, emphasizing the benefits of peer teaching and inclusion.

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Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

Here are five easy ways to increase student engagement and movement in your students by 50%. If your program takes 10 minutes to set up, kids may be on phones, started another play activity with other kids, or even subdivided into smaller groups. If kids are interested, and activities look fun they’re guaranteed to join in.

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School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? When families are active together, they spend additional time together and experience health benefits.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

According to Speed Stacks® , the company that manufactures all of the official equipment required for competition, “By increasing bilateral proficiency, a student develops a greater percentage of the right side of the brain, which houses awareness, focus, creativity and rhythm.” 30-Day Digital Speciality Programming - leave it to the experts!

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 8) Discusses ways to increase enjoyment in self-selected physical activities.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. On the positive side, in the US, exercise was generally considered an “essential activity” so people could use streets and sidewalks for walking, running, and biking. Pandemic benefits of physical activity. Most of the studies dealt with adults.

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Elementary P.E. Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s one of the most creative, detailed, and fun Thanksgiving-themed games with a very fun approach towards physical activity while also testing the reaction time of any player. All of these tasks show how creative and enjoyable Turkey Run really is. How do you play Turkey Run?

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The goal of parkour is to overcome various obstacles in an efficient and creative way by jumping, swinging, climbing, and running. This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Types of Movement Families: 1.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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.,

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Here's why incorporating these egg-citing activities can benefit students: 1.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! From volleyball to basketball, football to playground balls, these soft and durable itty balls are great for quick activities and for getting all students engaged in physical activity!

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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.,

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Get creative Change the scenery, order of exercise, or even topic. Creativity prevents boredom, and mixing it up a little bit keeps your program fresh.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Mindful movement is also a helpful distraction from anxiety and helps one become more present. and Melinda Smith, M.A.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The unit was built on the following grade-level outcomes: Performs a teacher and/or student-designed rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms (S1.E5.2) Identifies physical activities that provide self-expression (S5.E3.2) Perform actions/movements to the beat and rhythm of a song.

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Here are some quick tips that will help your kids learn to love physical activity for years to come while mixing in fun, making it meaningful, and adding in a little education on top!

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. Physical activity does fantastic things for our body and mind! If there were a drug that gave all the benefits of physical activity, everyone on Earth would be prescribed this drug.

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School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Creative Tools for Your PE Obstacle Course.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A goal is the culmination of knowledge and habits we hope to instill for lifelong physical activity and health. It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. We want to give the child as many potential possibilities as we can by exposing the child to as many different types of movement as possible.

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TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

The SHAPE Standards are VERY thorough and sets a great curricular pathway that would give the students the skills needed to be active for life, but there are over 100 outcomes and it just seemed that it was missing something. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity?

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TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

The SHAPE Standards are VERY thorough and sets a great curricular pathway that would give the students the skills needed to be active for life, but there are over 100 outcomes and it just seemed that it was missing something. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity?

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Heartzones

MARCH 8, 2022

is the most powerful community outreach strategy for changing the minds of our community members as to what physical education is all about. To create advocates for physical education. Show Me How much Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity is in Your Physical Education Class? . “The Day in The Life of.”

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PLT4M

JUNE 22, 2022

About Stride Enrichment Programs Stride Enrichment Programs help ignite interests in teens and adults and encourage them to learn new skills, build a portfolio of creative work, and foster long-lasting friendships and professional connections. ? We need to dedicate time to movement and activity.

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Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

As our children grow into physically active, upright beings and we introduce them to sports, we pass the coaching baton to others, hopeful that while playing sports with their peers, our kids will be taught new skills, make friends, and develop a passion for exercise. We do this because, as parents, we are our children’s first coaches.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 30, 2021

While I see many teachers and coaches have adopted elements of game-based play with purpose to develop general game skills and sport specific movement skills, what I still mainly see is what is often called a “traditional” physical education (PE) method. Involving students/players in game play is not the end of the story.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 25, 2024

At some hospitals, including Packard Children’s, they are part of the Child Life and Creative Arts team, which works in many different ways to help kids feel like kids while they’re hospitalized. The older children, without this work, would worry a good deal at the loss of time and probably of promotion in school.

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PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

The Need For Differentiated Learning in Physical Education While differentiated learning strategies provide unique opportunities for every subject, a differentiated classroom for physical education can provide many benefits and advantages. This means regardless of the topic or unit, lesson plans need to address the varying levels of students.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

But even with the endless options for physical education teachers to choose from, fitness curriculum is becoming a popular go-to for school districts across the country. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools.

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Active Schools Us

MAY 2, 2022

Brown explains why play is essential to our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, ability to problem solve and more. I am not going to quote the statistics that highlight the lack of physical activity children are receiving and the negative impact on their health and wellness.

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

And I grew up in an area with the resources to devote to physical activity. Like many PE teachers, he’s had to find ways to engage the kids there in person and the ones at home who are in living rooms and in basements – their creatively is boundless. Kids need at least 30 minutes of activity each day. It’s just amazing.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Curriculum and Incorporating Local Culture NIST’s PE program shines in its ability to creatively adapt traditional sports and activities to meet the diverse needs of its students. Megan Lockett emphasizes how the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to offer a balanced mix of activities. “We

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