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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

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Many schools today have an RTI (Response to Intervention) or WIN (What I Need) class schedule that helps provide intervention, engagement and enrichment activities for students. Bringing Bikes to Our School About six years ago, I developed a biking curriculum for my PE program. We have access to bike trails near our school.

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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

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It’s important that health and PE teachers take the lead on spreading kindness. FUNdraiser and Lesson Access Angela Stark Angela Stark is a health and physical education teacher in Kentucky. Final Thoughts on Spreading Kindness Kindness should not only be taught and practiced during World Kindness Day or during a health.

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

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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. 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.

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Middle School Physical Education Units

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Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

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My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. I lasted one day.

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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

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Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! Dealing With Death (Middle School) Death With Dignity Debate — Use these debate prompts to help start conversations or to do a silent debate (High School) 2. Here are some resources that you might use: Sesame Workshop — What Happened?

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. ” And when it comes to data on student participation in PE, a few numbers from the report stand out.

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