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Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 14-20) is the perfect time to spread kindness in your school, but you don’t have to stop there. Take a look at our new kindness-themed resources that are available to download, including Kindness Activity Calendars (available for Elementary & Secondary in English and Spanish); sample lessons, kindness challenge cards, and more. VIEW RESOURCES
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Buy Rollerblade skates, gear & helmets at a discounted price and do in-line skating units anytime during the year in the School in School program. Lesson plans, instructional video & maintenance tips included. Optional in-service and storage solutions available. In over 2,000 schools nationwide!
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On the National Day of Unplugging (sundown to sundown on March 3-4), encourage your students to join you in spending an hour or a full day away from technology. Our Unplugging Challenge Packet includes: Tips for a Successful Day of Unplugging; Activity Ideas; To-Do List; Planner Sheet With Mood Tracker; and a Reflection Activity. VIEW RESOURCES
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Get a jump start on assessing your equipment back-to-school needs with this free equipment inventory checklist developed by Dr. Robert Pangrazi, author of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary Students. Simply download as a printable PDF or digital interactive Google Sheet and make it your own!
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Podcast host Sean Nevills is joined by Sandy Zimmerman, opening keynote speaker for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo! Listen in as Sandy shares her story, talks about her career as a physical educator, describes how she got started with American Ninja Warrior, and more! LISTEN NOW
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The final program for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo allows you to search and browse sessions by day, category, session type, or speaker. Take a look and start thinking about what your #SHAPEseattle experience will include! VIEW PROGRAM
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SHAPE America’s latest text ties self-advocacy into social and emotional learning and provides ideas, strategies and activities to help infuse self-advocacy throughout health and PE curricula. It includes real-world scenarios, self-advocacy lessons, and more. If you want to help your students develop the skills they need to advocate for themselves, this book is for you.
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The Joy of Pickleball in Elementary School
Edutopia
Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for elementary schools. Along with the obvious health benefits to the game, players gain social, emotional, and critical thinking skills. These make the game a good choice for schools to add to their curriculum. READ MORE
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This School Has Its Very Own Winter Wonderland to Promote Physical Activity
Post Independent
Crystal River Elementary School in Carbondale, CO, has its very own winter play park, complete with a mini-ice rink and cross country ski tracks. The facilities are regularly used during the colder months for physical education classes, under the watch of longtime PE teacher Marty Madsen. A combination of parent donations and other fundraising allowed the ice rink to be built four years ago. READ MORE
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NIU Wants to Be on the Cutting Edge of Virtual Reality’s Education Potential
Northern Public Radio
Northern Illinois University professor Zach Wahl-Alexander pulls a headset over his face, ready to transport to any number of far-flung alien locales, scenic vistas, or even a virtual Oval Office. But he’s not going there. He’s going to a school gymnasium. Particularly, the gym in Anderson Hall, where he’s an assistant professor in the kinesiology and physical education department. Wahl-Alexander teaches students training to be physical education teachers. READ MORE
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Mayor Promises Mental Telehealth Support for All NYC High School Students
Chalkbeat New York
All New York City high school students will have access to mental health support through telehealth programs, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday, his first major effort to address growing concerns about student wellbeing. School districts across the country are increasingly leaning on telehealth, which may help ease some barriers to mental health care and could make students or families more likely to attend sessions. READ MORE
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