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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Eliza Kuhn Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart Get ready to kick off a month of winter-themed excitement and teamwork with the Snowman Championships! This interactive event is designed for both the classroom and physical education. Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Asking For a Friend…Will You Help End “Social InSecurity?”

Relentless School Nurse

The ask comes from Judy Doran , the 2023 Maine School Nurse of the Year, who is advocating for the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions significantly impact the Social Security benefits of public employees in 15 states. For many public servants, including nurses, educators, firefighters, and police officers, Social Security can actually become a source of financial insecurity in retirement.

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AKA Give to the Max 2024 - AKA in The Family

AKA Sports

This blog post will serve as a reflection on AKASPORT and the impact AKA as an organization has on families around Minnesota. Additionally, we will hear examples from the leadership team as to how AKA has impacted each of us, and looks to change the face of youth sports unilaterally. Marketing Director parker harrington - Sports and Family Sports bring families together in meaningful ways.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am Independent Newsmedia Lara Cox wants to get kids moving. 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. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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How to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Learning in Your Children: Practical Tips for Parents

Keeping Kids in Motion

In today’s rapidly evolving world, a love for learning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. As a parent, you have the unique role of setting the foundation for your child’s curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

MSU

By Dr. Jennifer Roth Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The youth sport environment can be a great place for youth to learn important life skills that they can transfer to other areas of their lives. However, this doesn’t happen automatically for kids who participate in youth sports, rather the coach needs to be intentional in creating an environment that fosters life skill development.

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No Cell Phones In Class, No Problem With PLT4M

PLT4M

Cellphone bans in schools are at an all-time high. Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” citing their potential for distraction and misuse. However, this doesn’t mean technology needs to be pushed aside completely. In fact, banning phones opens the door for more purposeful and innovative uses of technology to enhance student learning and academic performance.

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How Anytime Fitness Santa Susanna is revolutionising member engagement with Myzone

My Zone

Anytime Fitness Santa Susanna in Catalonia took a bold step towards redefining the fitness experience, creating a dynamic space where technology meets community.

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE DOM Sports Hockey season is here! Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. When it comes to introducing young players to the game of hockey, safety and performance are top priorities for teachers and coaches.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.