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; however, they often neglect to express their gratitude in words or … Continue reading Try Gratitude BINGO!
This is “KNOT” Tag
The "human knot" is a popular team-building activity that's great for teaching communication, patience, strategy, and teamwork. It's a game you've likely played or led yourself. I recently introduced a simple 4-person version to my first-grade students. Here's how it works: a group of four people stands in a circle facing each other. Each person … Continue reading This is “KNOT” Tag
I Use These 10 Core Character Posters when Processing with my Students
One of my goals as a physical education teacher is to engage more with my students throughout our lessons. While I've always set aside the last 5-7 minutes of class for reflection, our conversations were becoming routine and losing their impact. To address this, I've started incorporating short breaks during class to give students a … Continue reading I Use These 10 Core Character Posters when Processing with my Students