SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

At Tyler Elementary, we have several health and wellness events that have been done over the years, with some of them becoming established annual traditions. At a minimum, every class in elementary school is required to have PE twice every six days for 45 minutes as well as 30 minutes of daily recess. We make time for it.

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Human Kinetics

JUNE 5, 2023

Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity is a key resource that will help make that commitment happen. Lean more about Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity. By Laurie P. Whitsel, Ph.D,

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you ask most elementary students what their favorite subjects are, the most common answers are usually physical education and recess. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Larissa Talamantes, Mesa Public Schools is the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Larissa!

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. I called the New York Mets in May 2022 and simply said, “I work at an elementary school nearby. Over the last few years, I have won quite a few grants.

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Carly's P.E. Games

MAY 23, 2021

Today I am sharing some fun and easy scooter activities for your PE classes. The first thing to mention is that sometimes I allow "Turbo Speed" and sometimes I do not. I refer to " Turbo Speed " as to when the student gets a running start (3-5 steps), then gets on their knees or belly.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 27, 2023

March 27, 2023 Dear Leader Schumer, Speaker McCarthy, and All Members of 118th Congress: This morning, three children and three educators were hunted and killed by a 28-year-old female with assault weapons in Covenant School, a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a school nurse in an elementary school, I believe it is important to showcase influential Black leaders in nursing and medicine to our students. The value of showcasing influential leaders in nursing and medicine in the elementary school hallway can be seen in a few different ways.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

Megaera Regan Megaera Regan is a retired elementary physical education teacher from the Port Washington School District on Long Island.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

SHAPE America recommends 225 minutes for middle and high school students (150 minutes for elementary). All students should get at least 60. How many physical education minutes do students get each week? Look for opportunities to increase movement for students who could benefit from it. A before-school club is a good place to start.

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ask, Listen, Learn Supports Health Literacy Designed alongside a team of educators and organizations specializing in elementary and middle school, the Ask, Listen, Learn underage drinking prevention program consists of 7 animated videos with accompanying lesson plans and activities that are ready for you to use.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 27, 2022

A school nurse was asked by a parent at her elementary school’s open house if she was trained to respond to COVID, Monkeypox, and an active shooter. I was tagged in this Tweet and when I read the content, my heart rate soared and my mind raced. I sent the nurse a message to see if she would share her response.

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Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Are you an elementary PE teacher searching for a spooktacular Halloween game to ignite the holiday spirit while keeping your students active and engaged? With its imaginative setup and engaging gameplay, this game promises an exciting and memorable Halloween experience for elementary students. Look no further!

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I subbed in my children’s Catholic elementary school several times. My career has spanned from pediatric acute and subacute care to home care to utilization management to management to community health and beyond. Here I am, a School Nurse. I worked many casual part-time nursing jobs while raising my children to ‘keep my feet wet”.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. In 2022, I was honored to be named the SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. In 2022, she was named the SHAPE America Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 9, 2022

Patrick’s Day brain break, a classroom movement game, an elementary PE game, or a fun fitness workout for kids! If you’re looking for more brain breaks, classroom activities, or elementary PE games, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Stay Connected.

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 5, 2022

Patrick’s Day classroom game, an elementary PE game, or as a fun kids workout activity! If you’re looking for more brain break activities, classroom games, or elementary PE resources, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge. appeared first on Elementary P.E. If you’re interested in more St.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2023

This is not a far-flung script for a crime show, this is real life and it happened this past Friday at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia. . A six-year-old child is angry and dysregulated, has access to an unlocked and loaded firearm, and brings it to school.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The 2024 Honor and Recognition Awards will be held Tuesday, November 5th at the Historic Irving School in Mesa.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 28, 2023

I spoke with the Elementary school nurse, a fellow Salve Regina graduate as well as my beloved mentor, Rosanne Sheridan, who encouraged me to go for it. Meg Jenkins, MS, BSN, NCSN My journey to school nurse certification began in 1994 when I was hired by the Gilford (NH) School District. A teacher I knew recommended I apply.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

Prior to higher education, Lisa taught elementary PE in Hutchinson, MN. Additional Resources SHAPE America Legislative Action Center WSCC Federal Funding Guide Backyard Advocacy Toolkit Lisa Paulson Lisa Paulson is Ph.D. candidate at the University of Northern Colorado. She is chair of the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council.

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Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 18, 2022

If you’re looking for more brain breaks, classroom activities, or elementary PE games, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Earth Day Freeze Dance! Stay Connected. The post Earth Day Freeze Dance!

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Elementary P.E. Games

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you’re looking for more brain break activities, classroom games, or elementary PE resources, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Stay Connected. The post New Year’s Would You Rather Brain Break! ?

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

Amanda Amtmanis Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School and Spencer Elementary School in Middletown, CT. If you would like to share your Title IX story, please email Larissa Brickach at lbrickach@shapeamerica.org for details. service-learning program. Follow her on Twitter @AmandaAmtmanis.

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Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If you’re interested in more brain breaks, elementary PE activities, or games for kids, then be sure to check out the Who Will Win? appeared first on Elementary P.E. Race For The Gold Medal , Who Will Win? – Animal Race Showdown , Leprechauns On The Run , and Yoga Freeze Dance!

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 18, 2022

You can use this Spring brain break as a movement activity, an elementary PE warm up game, or as a fun workout to get your kids/students moving! appeared first on Elementary P.E. The post Spring Would You Rather?

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To explore PA levels and sedentary time in German elementary school PE lessons and relate them to selected personal and environmental.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The story of Pitt County North Carolina schools should be a wake-up call for many districts across the country that have relied on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to boost school nursing services.

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Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 1, 2024

appeared first on Elementary P.E. Spring Edition! Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! Earth Day Freeze Dance! Spring Would You Rather? The post Earth Day Dance Battle: A Fun Brain Break Game for Kids!

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2022

From a grocery store in Buffalo and an LBGTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs to a July 4th parade in Highland Park and an elementary school in Uvalde, the one thing that holds true in all these circumstances is that the best medical treatment is prevention. Assault weapons are uniquely deadly.

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S&S

AUGUST 20, 2022

The post Castle Ball Activity for Elementary PE – Game Time Camp appeared first on S&S Blog. Game Time Camp is a P.E. games camp for students entering 1st grade through 6th grade. We run each session of camp for a week long, 2 ½ hours a day. In our two weeks this year, we did have … Read More.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is a 15-year physical educator in Prince George's County, MD, serving as an elementary teacher and PE resource teacher. In 2018, he was named SHAPE Maryland Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation.

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Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 28, 2022

If you’re looking for more brain breaks, classroom activities, or elementary PE games, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Turning Red - Spot The Difference. Stay Connected. The post Turning Red Brain Break – Spot The Difference!

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Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 2, 2024

A Fun Movement Game For Kids appeared first on Elementary P.E. Classroom Games For Kids – Sonic Would You Rather Brain Break Activity! Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! The post Kung Fu Panda Would You Rather?

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As an elementary physical education teacher, I have used a variety of anticipatory sets to introduce new activities, skills, or concepts – including video demonstrations and highlight clips, pictures, or group discussions to “hook” the interest of students.

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