Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
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I have been teaching physical education for 22 years. I began my career teaching in Washington, DC before moving to Atlanta, Georgia to teach at Trinity School. I have a passion for keeping kids moving throughout each PE lesson. I'm a firm believer that recess is a right and NOT a privilege.
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
1M ago
Guest blogger: Please welcome Lucretia Cahill, author of the blog, RUNONMOM.com. Lucretia is a talented writer focusing on motherhood, fitness, and story telling. She reassures you that you’re not alone in the parenting race with relatable stories sure to make you reminisce, laugh, and ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
1M ago
Team building with students improves productivity, boosts motivation, increases collaboration, encourages creativity, and enriches communication. As in most physical education programs, it has been a tradition for my team to kick off the school year with two weeks of team building and cooperative activities ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
1M ago
Anybody who follows me on social media or watches my videos knows that I love a good teamwork challenge. I would even say it’s the basis of our PE program. Time to Make the Donuts (see video below) is a perfect partner challenge with ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
1M ago
In an effort to curtail the use of devices in our home, we (when I say we, it means anyone who brought our kids into the world) decided to have a new DEAR time. As you’ll notice, we have cleverly replaced the E for ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
2M ago
Photo credit: Getty Images I regularly use this image to set the tone for our team-building unit with First-Grade classes. I project the image on a screen as we discuss what teamwork looks and sounds like. It remains on the screen while I ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
2M ago
Pizza Delivery Tag is a game sure to put smiles on your students’ faces. It’s a controlled, slower-paced tag game perfect for small and large groups. I’ve posted two versions (see videos below) of the games along with a photo with the basic directions ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
2M ago
Image by Freepik Embarking on a home move is a significant milestone, particularly when it involves the whole family. The journey from deciding to relocate to settling into your new home can be complex, yet it presents an opportunity for growth and bonding. This ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
3M ago
Amanda Henderson returns as a guest writer for Keeping Kids in Motion. Amanda is both a mom to two rambunctious boys and a preschool teacher, so she knows from experience how quickly a situation can become unsafe. She created and writes for Safe ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
5M ago
Oxford Languages defines gratitude as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. I was sitting in my office last week when there was a gentle knock on my door. I turned to see three smiling faces staring ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
6M ago
Instead of a game of the week, I’m posting a game of the month. For November, I’ve been preaching the meaning of gratitude and ways to demonstrate it with my own kids and students. I personally feel that kids and even grown-ups are appreciative ..read more