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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. When snowplows create large piles of snow outside our school, each PE class gets a hill of snow to create a snow fort.

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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

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In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. Funds for PE Equipment and More Raising donations during the fundraiser period (which lasts about four weeks at my school) is a game changer for my school. Kindness-Themed Lessons for Health & PE I use the health.

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

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There are a few resources that can help support your search, including the SPARK PE Grant Finder , Gopher Physical Education Grant Opportunities , and Fuel Up to Play 60. Prior to higher education, Lisa taught elementary PE in Hutchinson, MN. Learn more about understanding federal funding at the end of this blog post.

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

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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. HPE teachers already have it figured out!

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Witch Tag: A Spooky Halloween Warm-Up Game for Elementary PE

Elementary P.E. Games

Halloween is the perfect time to infuse some festive fun into your elementary PE classes. Conclusion: ‘Witch Tag’ is the perfect warm-up game to kick off your Halloween PE classes. So, don your witch’s hat and get ready to brew some excitement in your elementary PE classes this Halloween season!

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts. I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me.

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Toilet Tag – A Hilarious and Active Tag Game for Elementary PE Classes

Elementary P.E. Games

Looking for a new and exciting tag game to engage your elementary school students in PE class? Conclusion: -Toilet Tag is a fantastic addition to your inventory of tag games for elementary PE classes. Start playing Toilet Tag and make PE class a truly unforgettable adventure!