Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

This collection of instant activities serves to help teachers get students moving quickly, while also providing meaningful learning tasks designed to work toward grade-level outcomes. Each activity in this collection focuses on one middle school and one high school standard and one strand of outcomes.

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Dance Middle School High School Elementary 136

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? The recipients will be honored during the closing general session of this five-day event, along with the District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations Toni!!! Good Luck Toni at the National Convention in Seattle!!!

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Middle School Physical Education Elementary High School 101

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In its annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s educators, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 500 teachers — including 17 Surprise teachers — with $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP, for a total of $1.25

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Teacher Elementary School Charter Schools Special Education 71

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Elementary Physical Education. Middle School Physical Education. High School Physical Education. Toni Chilton, Highland Junior High, Gilbert has been named as the Western District Middle School Teacher of the Year.

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Middle School Physical Education Elementary High School 92

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 22, 2024

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving teachers & administrators with the recognition they deserve !

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Middle School Physical Education Elementary High School 83

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 17, 2022

When children start attending day care or begin a new school year, drop-offs can be emotionally tricky. Kindergarteners may become weepy, and middle school students might complain of stomachaches. Many elementary schools also have online materials that families can investigate before school begins.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school. By ensuring consistent and engaging participation in PE, schools can empower students to embrace fitness as a vital part of their lives—setting the stage for healthier, happier futures.

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PE Physical Activity Physical Education High School 116

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In a recent survey of elementary teachers, it was found that most start off the school year with some form of rules/procedures coupled with games of low organization (fun, teamwork, cooperation). Many teachers focus on the development of FMS and movement competence to support participation in sports.

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Cardiovascular Biomechanics Secondary Schools Fitness 119

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. Piekarz-Porter, et al.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

When I played this game with my middle school students, I noticed that it did a much better job of practicing volleyball skills than Newcomb. All these concepts could take weeks of practice to teach, yet, by playing this game, my middle school students started naturally discovering these concepts for themselves.

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Middle School Elementary Gyms Teaching 91

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

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PE Teacher Flexibility Movement Exercise 105

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

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Physical Education Teacher Education Education 52

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Even though it is widely accepted that 60 minutes a day of physical activity helps elementary school students all the way through high school students, only one-quarter of this group is actually getting the recommended amount of physical activity. . And at schools, physical activity is getting the cut. PLT4M Classroom.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But as a pe teacher, you don’t have to go at this lofty task alone!

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PE Middle School Motor Skills PE Teacher 52

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Luckily, I have children who can recall days in their elementary or middle school gym filled with fun games or challenges. teacher brought out the parachute, it was a momentous occasion. teachers invented, being creative with KnockerBalls can invite even more fun for students.

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PE Gyms Creativity Middle School 105

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. They missed a test day and need to make it up. PE should be a non-negotiable.

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PE Gyms PE Teacher Teacher 85

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. What Are SEL Activities For High School? Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. Explicit SEL Activities For High School: These are targeted SEL lesson plans that focus directly on SEL skills in class.

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High School Schooling Exercise Achievement 105

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

Elementary (K-5) Start The Year Here. Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). Middle School (6-8) Start The Year Here. Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). High School (9-12) Start The Year Here. Webinar Series (Teacher Mental Health). That’s the buying power of 120,000 OPEN members.

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Schooling Middle School Physical Education Fitness 58

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” If virtual PE is going to be synchronous learning, there is still an obvious element of technology needed for PE teachers and students to work together.

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PE Middle School Elementary School Cardio 52

Gopher Sport

MARCH 22, 2022

Think about when you were in elementary school. Wasn’t your field day the most fun day of the school year every single year? I plan my day the year before so that it is on the master calendar that goes home to families at the beginning of the school year. That is my field day goal for my students every year.

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Elementary Coordination Elementary School Middle School 52

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

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Physical Education Education Education Assessment 52

Shape PA

APRIL 14, 2022

Nick taught elementary and middle school health and physical education from 2005 to 2016 in the Midd-West School District where he also served as the Curriculum Coordinator of Health and Physical Education. In 2022, Nick was reinstated as the HPED advisor position.

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Physical Education Education Education Health 52

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2022

Now that it’s almost May, teachers across the country can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Only six more weeks left of school! This epiphany soon turns to dred for PE teachers who still have their Field Day looming over them. Some PE teachers love it. It can be a boon for school spirit.

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PE Teacher Middle School PE Teacher 52

Skillastics

MARCH 22, 2022

If you think about back to when you were in elementary and middle school, who were your favorite teachers? The Spanish teacher who sang and danced in a sombrero? The chemistry teacher who “accidentally” combined two fluids until their beaker overflowed? The answer lies in YOU.

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Physical Activity Middle School Achievement Teacher 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Therefore, one of the best times to start talking about personal hygiene for teens is in late elementary school or early middle school. Important Considerations For Talking About Hygiene For Teens Personal hygiene has long been a topic discussed both at home and in school.

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Middle School Elementary School Health Dance 52

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

While this can be useful in lower elementary with more mature students, it really comes into its own in upper elementary. While it still applies, it’s simplistic, and we need something new to deal with the coming reality that they will be leaving the school pretty soon.

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Achievement Elementary Motivation PE 59

FACTS Management

MAY 13, 2022

Schools also serve as “first responders” in terms of student mental health issues, explains NPR. Teachers and staff can quickly note changes in behavior that could point to mental illness and provide resources for their students. Now that students are back in school, they’re being forced to catch up in unusual circumstances.

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Health Secondary Schools Academics Schooling 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this article, we feature some of the top physical education articles that help make the case for quality daily physical education opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Many PE teachers have transformed PE classes with a fitness education model, tapping into the 5 components of physical fitness.

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Physical Education Education Education High School 52

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

S&S

AUGUST 8, 2024

Celebrate #InternationalDotDay with our exclusive activity pack for 100+ kids! Join the global celebration of creativity, self-expression and collaboration inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book, “The Dot”.

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Creativity Middle School Elementary School Elementary 96

Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Standards provide consistency and guidance to teachers in developing programs, and when assessing grade-level outcomes, provide evidence of effective instruction. Standards-based instruction is the way teachers design, plan, deliver, and assess content that is aligned to standards and grade-level outcomes.

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Movement Recreation Physical Activity Assessment 40

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 21, 2022

Once inside, the classrooms are spacious and well equipped, especially the middle school. The people matter most, and they have an excellent staff of teachers from toddler to middle school. Led by Gwen Harris, I immediately felt welcome during our large group game to get their school year starting in a fun way.

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Middle School Elementary Motivation PE 83

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Focused Attention: Teachers can observe and provide feedback more easily, ensuring each student gets the support they need to improve their skills.

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Fitness Fitness PE PE Teacher 59

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Activity 98

Magnus Health

APRIL 15, 2020

And, how amazing are the teachers and staff to implement eLearning for their students in what seems like overnight? Time Magazine is offering a free digital subscription to Time for Kids for elementary and middle school students, making the magazine fully accessible at home.

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Middle School Elementary Health Exercise 40

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

CATHERINE BOREK Scott’s wife, Catherine Borek, has been a public high school teacher in Compton, California, for over a quarter century. Catherine was also just voted one of five “Teachers of the Year” for the State of California for 2023. But the pandemic was her first time teaching remotely. ROBERT KENNEDY JR.

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Schooling Middle School High School Health 288

Slow Chat PE

JANUARY 18, 2021

I am an openly white male (if you didn’t laugh at that you probably want to stop reading now) who grew up in a segregated white middle class neighborhood raised by two teachers. My elementary school was 90 something percent white. My middle school experience is when I first started hearing and understanding this.

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