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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 ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Investigate local parks and recreation organizations that offer summer camps, activities, or sports teams and enroll your children in activities that interest them. Show off your creativity side: Revise rules from old games and change them to new and different rules to fit the new game. Spoiler alert!

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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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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Jump Boy: The 7 Most Popular Sports for Dogs!

The Sporting

The second category is known as freestyle, and it allows you to explore your creative side by choreographing a unique routine with your furry friend, using music and personalized catches. The handlers can get as creative as they want with their routine, and their dog would also enjoy a super fun physical activity.

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Live Session: 1v1 Defensive Decision Making

Player Development Project

The session is designed to recreate a turnover and get players thinking about defensive decisions, when to press and when to hold, whilst encouraging attackers to express themselves and be creative. Dave sets up three stations for the players to work on 1v1 defending in groups of four.

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Active Kids & Impacting School Success : Creative Ideas for Before and After School Programs

Fit and Fun Play

Discover how before and after school fitness programs can transform your child's energy into a powerhouse of health, happiness and source for academic success!