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 […]
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Teacher Favorite Manipulatives for a Fun Early Childhood Classroom
Young children are learning every day as they play and interact with the world around them. These teacher favorite early childhood manipulatives are a great way to help them develop important motor skills, as well as social and emotional competencies. Teacher Favorite Educational Toys for Preschoolers Every day is an opportunity for an early […]
Nurturing Early Childhood Creativity & Exploration
It is no surprise to early educators that the experiences and interactions young children are exposed to have a significant effect on a child’s chances for life-long success. Informed by the latest advances in neuroscience, we know that synapse connections develop at an accelerated rate in the first five years of life. Fostering 21st century […]
Creating a 21st Century Safe School: Student Stress & Anxiety
The human brain is notable for its ability to support cognition, communications skills, consciousness and the capacity to plan appropriate behavior for future occasions. This was evidenced millions of years ago as our ancestors’ brains alerted them to life-threatening risks worthy of their immediate attention, as well as to fleeting life-enhancing opportunities. Consider early […]
Strategies for Building a Child’s Character
Traits such as respect, cooperation, and honesty are some of the most essential things in the teaching process of building character. These traits help students make good choices, develop self-esteem, and become responsible citizens and caring individuals. Educators aiming to implement character education into their curriculum should consider these ideas for creating discussion opportunities and modeling […]
Do Young Children Need Physical Education?
As a parent, sometimes the things you hear experts say about children’s health, and the things you observe in your own kid(s), can seem conflicting. You’ve likely heard about initiatives to increase physical education programs in elementary schools. Yet, when you witness your own elementary-age kids speeding around the kitchen in a game of […]
Second Semester Classroom Management Goals
Managing a classroom full of students who have been out of school for a week or more can be overwhelming. The start of a new semester, whether it’s in the fall or after winter break, takes a bit of planning and commitment to make it go as smoothly as possible. Tips for Refreshing Classroom […]
The Benefits of Physical Education for Children with Special Needs
Exercise can provide significant benefits for children in all of the developmental stages of life. It only makes sense, then, that regular participation in physical education classes would also promote positive advancements in students with special needs. Research has shown that physical education programs can do a great deal to improve the lifestyle of children with special […]
Intervention Strategies to Help Struggling Readers
Meeting students where they are and working with them in the ways that work best for them is a challenging task. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) uses a three-tiered system of Response to Intervention, or RTI, to provide support for students based on their behavioral, academic, and social emotional skills. With the right […]
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 […]
How to Make Your Physical Education Class More Inclusive
If you are a physical educator, you no doubt have had students with disabilities in your class. In many instances, you may be not be aware of which students have a disability because the disability doesn’t affect their participation in your class. Other times you are well aware of those students and are looking […]
How to Include Dance in Your Lesson Plan
Just as with most sports, dance has many benefits beyond the physical. It has been shown to improve a child’s social and emotional skills, with teachers reporting that dance made their students more accepting of one another and respectful of their body and that of others. Dance is also a good means of fitness […]
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