Keeping Kids in Motion
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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
1w ago
“Reading is to the brain what exercise is to the body.” -Joseph Addison HOLIDAY BINGO is another exciting holiday game for all ages. It consists of 25 challenges alternating between reading and exercise. The goal is the complete as many BINGOs as possible throughout the holiday season. Can you complete a SUPER BINGO – completing ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion | One PE teacher's POV
3w ago
In today’s rapidly evolving world, a love for learning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. As a parent, you have the unique role of setting the foundation for your child’s curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability. By actively participating in their learning journey and modeling a positive approach to education, you ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion
1M ago
Over the last several years, I’ve become obsessed with using laundry baskets in my program. Not only are they useful storage for equipment but also for using as targets or goals for games. Click LAUNDRY BASKET GAMES to access my Youtube channel playlist ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion
1M ago
Each year during our throwing and catching unit, along with discussing proper fundamentals we also explore strategies to improve accuracy and power. “How can you improve the likelihood of throwing to your partner’s chest?” “How does your technique change to throw at a faraway ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion
2M ago
I introduce the Pivot, Pass, Catch relay as another throwing and catching game with the First Grade. The video below shows a bare-bones version of the game. The same setup can be used in more complicated versions using basketball and soccer skills. I like ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion
2M ago
Throughout our early throwing and catching unit, we incorporate a number of individual and partner drills and skills with a focus on proper rolling, underhand and overhand throwing, and catching fundamentals. Later we’ll progress to bigger, and more dynamic group games. MAYHEM is game ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion
2M ago
Rolling and throwing are skills I try to hone in with First Grade. Through a variety of individual and partner throwing activities students work on stepping toward the target with their opposite foot as they swing their arm back then follow through as they ..read more
Keeping Kids in Motion
9M 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
10M 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
10M 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