Category: health. moves. minds.
As a very busy elementary physical education teacher, I know it’s not always easy to add “one more thing” to your plate, but when the pros outweigh the cons, …
At Lake Bluff Elementary, mindfulness is part of who we are. Every morning, our principal plays a short audio clip to help students get their minds ready for the …
With a new school year underway and increased pressure for schools to generate additional sources of revenue, now is the perfect time to start thinking about a health. moves. …
As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. For 18 of those years, I did Hoops for Heart through the American Heart Association. …
I am an elementary physical education teacher at Bell Creek Intermediate School in Ohio. I love my job and believe physical education is important for all students so they …
In the last 10 months, teachers, kids and parents have had to adapt to all the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It hasn’t been easy. Students have been …
I always tell my students that if there’s one thing that I want them to be, it’s kind. I firmly believe that love and kindness will bring our world …
This summer, thousands of health and physical educators read SHAPE America’s 2020-2021 School Reentry Considerations: K-12 Physical Education, Health Education and Physical Activity to prepare for a new school …
It is well documented that a child’s reaction to trauma can interfere with brain development, learning and behavior — all of which have the potential to impact a child’s …
SHAPE America’s new service-learning program — health. moves. minds. — raises funds for schools and teaches kids how to thrive physically and emotionally. It can also increase mental health …
