February, 2025

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Adding Physical Activity During Library Storytime Helps Kids

SHAPE America

Although I have retired from my career as a health and physical educator, I continue to advocate about the importance of physical literacy and physical activity. Recently, Ive been collaborating with Alison Loewen, childrens librarian at the Mead Public Library in Sheboygan, WI, to create events that link reading and physical literacy. So far, weve gotten positive feedback about adding physical activity during several of the librarys storytime events.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

Relentless School Nurse

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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The PE Teacher as Bricoleur

Drowning in the Shallow

Bricoleur is a French word that means ahandyman who makes use of any and all the tools at hand to complete a task‘ I see part of developing expertise as a PE teachers through this lens. The first reason for this is that teaching PE requires the constant responding to persistent challenges.

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Mike Graham, PE Teacher, Partners with PLT4M

PLT4M

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. This exciting partnership will provide schools with a comprehensive and engaging K-5 PE curriculum designed to foster movement, skill development, and a lifelong love of physical activity. By combining Mikes expertise in elementary PE with PLT4Ms curriculum and technology, this collaboration aims to equip educators with the tools and resou

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Ramadan and PE: Creating a Space Where Every Student Feels Valued

PE Scholar

Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of fasting, reflection, and prayer.

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The Art of Healing

Stanford Childrens

In hospital spaces where life hangs in the balance and time feels suspended, art serves as both a mirror and a balm. Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanfords commitment to arts vital role in the recovery process reflects the growing recognition of the therapeutic power of visual culture. When we talk about healing, we often focus on the physical.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Learn How Jill Yacu Became a School Nurse Content Creator!

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. Jill Yacu’s transition into a content creator role at MacGill School Nurse Supplies was driven by her extensive experience as a school nurse and her desire to make a broader impact on our profession. Jill found herself at a crossroads during the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the critical yet under-resourced role of school nurses.

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8 POWERFUL WORDS for PROCESSING in PE CLASS

Keeping Kids in Motion

Processing is a critical part of Physical Education (PE) because it helps students understand and reflect on their physical, social, and emotional experiences, which leads to better learning and improvement. Processing provides students with a chance to openly discuss their experiencesboth positive and negativeduring and/or after a lesson.

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8 Steps Good Communication With Your Teen

RC Families

If your family does not have good communication habits, then you are missing out on one of the biggest keys to building a happy home. For many of you, it’s not your fault. You were not shown by your parents how to have healthy conversations. But it’s never too late to get better at communicating!

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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GCSE PE Cardiovascular System Project

PE Scholar

The Aim of Project: To embed key content related to the Cardiovascular System The task is to create a learning resource for secondary school

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Heart Month: Move more, live stronger with Myzone

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

Every Sport Has Its Defining Moment Every sport has its defining momentthat one skill athletes spend years perfecting. In basketball, its the shot that could beat the buzzer. In baseball, its the home run swing that electrifies a stadium. For bowlers, its the 12th framethe final shot for perfection. Ive been there. The once loud and chaotic bowling alley has fallen silent.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Caring in Crisis

Relentless School Nurse

“Caring in Crisis,” an insightful essay on the current state of school nursing was written by Jill Yacu. Jill is a registered nurse and content creator for MacGill School Nurse Supplies. She is a regular contributor to The Pulse, MacGill’s weekly newsletter for school nurses. Jill’s essay explores the paradoxical nature of school nursing today.

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Prevent Summer Learning Loss with Summer Engagement Solutions 

S&S

As summer approaches, educators and program coordinators face a familiar challenge: preventing summer learning loss, often referred to as the “summer slide.” Lets explore some emerging trends and challenges in summer education, including: The increasing need for at-home learning solutions. … Read More The post Prevent Summer Learning Loss with Summer Engagement Solutions appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Why Your Kids Need to Struggle

RC Families

No parent enjoys seeing their children struggle. Most times, we do all we can to help them so that they don’t need to fight through battles. But there’s something valuable for your kids in those struggles; tough times build emotional fortitude in them. We’ve all heard the example of the butterfly coming out of the.

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School-based mentor teachers as boundary-crossers in an initial teacher education partnership

PE Scholar

Teacher educators are constantly challenged to collaborate across organizational boundaries between higher education and schools.

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Ten MORE misconceptions in PE and Sport teaching

The Everlearner

Way back in 2022, I wrote a blog post about 10 common misconceptions in PE teaching. That post has been incredibly popular and the feedback I have received about it has been excellent. Therefore, just over two years later, I am going to write a follow-up with 10 more misconceptions that, I believe, PE teachers commonly make.

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Westminster ‘Fit for Office’ challenge breaks records as MPs champion physical activity

My Zone

Politicians across Westminster are celebrating the importance of physical activity by joining Fit for Office, a challenge that encourages them to be more active and lead by example on national wellbeing.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Quick Survey, Lasting Impact

Relentless School Nurse

As healthcare professionals, we face a critical juncture in addressing firearm injuries and fatalities. The “This Is Our Lane” initiative is urgently seeking your input to strengthen efforts in gun violence prevention. This Is Our Lane was created with this purpose in minda resource and advocacy initiative aimed at equipping healthcare providers to address gun violence prevention as a public health issue.

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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Data Interoperability in K-12 Education

FACTS Management

Get expert advice from FACTS experts on how data interoperability in K-12 education enhances collaboration, efficiency, and student success.

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Why You Should ASK More of Your Kids

RC Families

How often do you ask more of your kids instead of jumping to conclusions or making assumptions? When you assume, you usually don’t ask and when you don’t ask, you open the door to false conclusions and misunderstandings. When I say ASK, I’m not advocating that you go into interrogative mode, but that you ask.

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A-level led PE taster session project

PE Scholar

Students will create and deliver a 20-minute taster presentation on a specific A Level PE topic to existing GCSE PE students.

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Assessment models in examination PE courses - Part 2

The Everlearner

Welcome to the blog. Two weeks ago, I wrote Part 1 of this post and today I will complete it. Well, I say, complete it, but, in reality, there are endless numbers of assessment models that could be applied in PE courses.

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March Madness Myzone Challenge: How to set up a slam dunk tournament

My Zone

March Madness isnt just for basketball its the perfect opportunity to get your gym community fired up and engaged with a high-energy Myzone Challenge!

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Voices from the Frontline” – School Nurses, Share Your Stories on the Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Student Health

Relentless School Nurse

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is inviting school nurses to collaborate with them on an important initiative a storytelling series that they hope will inspire action to protect and strengthen Medicaid at this critical time. CHC is deeply concerned about proposed Medicaid cuts that could jeopardize the health of millions of Americans, especially children.

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Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we teach and practice the underhand roll via fun and dynamic bowling activities for elementary PE. In this article, well explore how these fun bowling activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom.

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Raising Champions with Purpose: Empowering Teens to Thrive in a Complex World

RC Families

Today’s post is by Teen Coach and Many Roads Founder Will Kirsop. Will believes that sempowering teens may be the most pivotal step toward a thriving and fulfilling life. Raising a champion isnt just about academic success or athletic prowessits about nurturing resilience, character, and purpose. In todays fast-paced, ever-changing world, purpose serves as the.

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Sport Education: A Retrospective in journal of teaching in physical education

PE Scholar

This study presents findings related to primary students representations and practices of sport education.

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From Threats to Tactics: Strengthening Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

FACTS Management

Missed cybersecurity Erik Browns webinar on cybersecurity trends? Weve summarized the key points here. Learn how to keep your school safe!

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How to create a Myzone Challenge to engage your gym members

My Zone

Are you looking for a powerful way to boost gym member motivation, retention, and engagement? Creating a Myzone Challenge is an easy and effective way of inspiring friendly competition while helping members stay consistent with their workouts.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Watch What They Do, Not What They Say

Relentless School Nurse

The Baltimore Sun recently published READERS COMMENTARY , New Health Secretary’s Promises Don’t Add Up, co-authored by Timothy Holtz, MD, and Teri Mills, RN serves as a critical response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Their concerns stem from Kennedy’s history of promoting conspiracy theories and undermining public health systems, which they aptly document will have disastrous consequences for public health, pa

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Handball success!

Delamere Academy

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