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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

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. Ideally, we want students to love learning.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! 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.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

The percentage of high school students who attend physical education on one or more school days drops dramatically each year of high school: Grade 9: 71.1% Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school.

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10 SEL Activities For High School

PLT4M

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence. Elementary PE Sub Plans In many elementary school physical education lessons, some level of equipment or setup is required.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Individual motivation isn’t the only thing that affects one’s health; factors such as access to healthy food choices and medical care can also affect health and increase risk factors for chronic diseases. An easy and natural way to discuss Black History Month in health and physical education is through Black American pioneers in sports.

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Helping Kids Cope with Separation Anxiety

Stanford Childrens

As children build friendships, friends become another motivator to add to the conversation: “Your buddies Jasper, Willa, and Niko and will be there.”. Many elementary schools also have online materials that families can investigate before school begins. You get to see Miss Jennifer. You can play with the blocks.”