Category: Health & PE
As 2021 begins and the pandemic continues, teachers around the world have returned to their virtual classrooms. Most of us are unsure of how long remote teaching will continue …
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 …
In this time of physical distancing and online physical education, it is more important than ever to create an environment where students are motivated to participate in physical activity …
“How do I get my students motivated?” This question is one that many physical education teachers frequently ask themselves. Gaining and maintaining student motivation in PE can seem like …
As health educators, we teach health literacy skills to give our students the ability to take control of their own health. These skills allow students to make informed decisions …
Parents and early childhood educators have often observed that kids are happiest when they engage with family members, caregivers or other children in active, playful ways. And, when the …
In his book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, author Dr. Vivek Murthy writes, “When young people feel socially isolated, their risk increases …
After teaching health education for more than 20 years, I have spent the past couple of months reliving what it’s like to be a first-year educator. We’re in an …
Across the country, health and physical educators have headed “back to school” — with some teaching from home and others in person with physical distancing. With so many unknowns …
