Keeping Kids in motion
Building a community where fitness and play are the foundation for all families.
Month: March 2016
Freedom to Explore and Create in PE
I recently read Free to Learn by American Psychologist, Peter Gray. Dr. Gray explains that “in order to foster children who will thrive in today’s constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development.” He states that “free play is…
7 Simple Instant Activities for PE
Be sure to check out (click for link) 10 More Instant Activities for PE after reading this post! Instant activities are designed to actively engage students the moment they walk through the gymnasium doors. Usually posted on a whiteboard or monitor, instant activities involve…
Power of Music – 5 Songs of Nostalgia
The above picture sits on my desk at school. It’s a picture of me, my first year teaching, at a small school in Washington, DC back in 1995. I recently caught myself staring at the picture reminiscing on “the good ‘ole days.”…
