Taking on the countdown to winter break can be stressful, but these themed activities may help to give students something to look forward to. Your classroom space might still feel wound up, but mixing learning activities with a countdown is a fun way to bring everyone together during the hectic days before break. Check […]
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Setting Healthy Goals and Recognizing Student Success in PE Class
Recognizing student success is key in helping them develop patterns for setting and meeting healthy goals. By recognizing the progress they’ve made and highlighting even small successes, students get a boost in confidence and encouragement to keep trying. Read on and learn more about health and fitness goal setting and recognizing student success in […]
Avoiding Distraction: Harnessing Technology in the Classroom
There are many things outside of an educator’s sphere of control. Many, many things. However, one thing that I take great pleasure in controlling through smart lesson design is engagement. Gone are the days that teachers can stand and deliver. Children are just not there anymore, and we have to adapt so that we […]
A HyperDocs Learning Space: Collaboration & Boosted Engagement
There is very little we can control in the world of education. From the layout of our buildings, to the curriculum we are asked to use, to the vast array of personalities we are tasked with teaching, very little is in our sphere of control. When it comes to our classrooms, we may feel […]
The Importance of Early Childhood Activity
Early childhood education focuses on children’s development during ages three to five. While this developmental period should ideally focus equally on mental and physical development, in recent decades an emphasis has been placed on mental development, creating a concurrent de-emphasis on physical development. However, the two actually go hand-in-hand and should not be considered […]
HyperDocs: A Tool for Student-Centered Learning
One word: obsessed. I truly believe things happen for a reason and on the fateful day that I just so happened to stumble across HyperDocs.co, my teaching game was forever changed. What are HyperDocs, you ask? Well, before I tell you what they are, let me tell you what they aren’t… they aren’t documents […]
Creating Structure in Adapted Physical Education
Structure is by far the most important planning and implementation tool an Adapted Physical Educator possesses. I would like to share with you a few ideas for how to plan, produce and practice a class structure that supports students of varying intellectual, communicative and gross motor levels. Let me show you that it is […]
When You Ask a Teacher If They’re Looking Forward to Summer
Teachers love their students. They love to see them learn, grow, and laugh. They love watching them share with each other, help one another, and show kindness to others. However, teachers also often find themselves worn out at the end of a long school year. So, what response will you get when you ask […]
Self-Reflect and Celebrate Your Success!
By: Tracy Sharlow, 2016 National Adapted Physical Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year One day, my son Grant, who was a teacher assistant in an ABA classroom for which I was the APE teacher, came home and shared the terrible day he had with his students. The students had been engaged in intense […]
Benefits of Incorporating Art Concepts in Elementary Math
Art integration starts with the aspiration to see students more engaged and excited about learning. The research shows that bringing art concepts into the math classroom not only benefits engagement levels, but aids in constructing a deeper understanding of math concepts. We’ll cover some of the benefits of art integration and highlight the reasons […]
Second Semester Self-Care Tips for Teachers
It’s natural to feel a duty to your students and other people in your life, but it’s also important to remember this time of year that your mental and physical health should be a priority. See if you’re hitting all the must-dos on this list of self-care tips! Why is Self-Care So Important? Much […]
Setting the Tone for Success in Adapted Physical Education
By: Tracy Sharlow, 2016 National Adapted Physical Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year The development of a collaborative educational team approach, proactive strategies for success, and establishing trusting relationships with your students are key factors to setting the tone for a successful school year. Collaborative team engagement with other special education/therapy providers helps […]
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