K-4 #PhysEd Teacher | 2024 Ohio Elementary PE Teacher of the Year | 2018 Plain Local Schools Teacher of the Year | piped.video/@MrHamiltonPE
Canton, Ohio
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When you have the whole entire 2nd grade jumping for joy at recess today! Who would of thought you could have this much fun with a $1 pool noodle?
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The students loved playing AIR HOCKEY in PE today! Great for hand-eye coordination and lots of fun!
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PAPER PLATE TENNIS! A fun and easy activity for all ages! Grab a balloon & create some paper plate rackets! A great way to stay active at home! 🏠🎾
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CARDIO DESK DRUMMING! Grab some pool noodles and get your students up and moving throughout the school day! Great for the body and the brain, and so much fun! 🥁 @Imaginedragons
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BOUNCE BALL! A fun cooperative game where students try and catch the ball as it bounces in different directions off the exercise ball. Teams earn a point for each catch. Love seeing students working together and excited for each other in #physed
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Cooperative Pool Noodle Jump
A simple and fun cooperative activity for the start of the school year! Students move across the gym floor by working together to turn and jump over the pool noodle!
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What happens when you combine scooters and a parachute? PARACHUTE SURFING! A great cooperative activity and so much fun! Thank you @MrRoosPE for the idea! 🏄🏽♂️🏄♀️
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30 years ago, I started Kindergarten and was lucky enough to have my Dad as my Elementary Phys Ed Teacher.
Today my son started Kindergarten and I get to be his Elementary Phys Ed Teacher.
Talk about a full circle moment. 💙🥹
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We started our Cardio Drumming unit today! Great workout for the body and brain and 6 feet apart! 🥁
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We created a DRIBBLING ROUTINE to “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake in #PhysEd today! Our 3rd graders did a great job practicing their basketball skills while combining movement and music! 🏀
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Played “Beat the Ball” today and the students absolutely loved it! Work together to pass the ball down the line and back before the runner. Simplified it for younger students by using a bean bag, closer distance, and less students in line! Thanks for the idea @charteroakpe!
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Instead of riding the school bus or driving, we invited students and families to ride their scooter or bike to school today! There was so much JOY as over 150 people started their day off with smiles and physical activity! 🛴☀️🚲
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🔦 FLASHLIGHT DANCE 🔦
The excitement level went through the roof as we added flashlights to this fun and easy routine in #PhysEd! Here is the link for students to follow along:
piped.video/P1fqQddTbD4
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CARDIO DRUMMING! The students LOVE this new routine to Old Town Road! So many brain and body benefits! High energy and focused on the FUN! 🥁
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Snowball Races today in #PhysEd! A fun and easy winter activity using exercise balls! Thank you to @RoyalOaksPE for the idea! ⛄️
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LIVING ROOM SKEE-BALL! Gather up a few household items to create this simple and fun DIY activity! Great way to keep your kids active over the next few weeks!
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DIY PING PONG! 🏓 Create your own ping pong game with household items. Here are a few ideas. It’s all about CREATIVITY!
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FLY SWATTER HOCKEY! A fun and easy activity for kids AND adults and a great way to burn some energy while at home! #HockeyAtHome 🏠🏒
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TEST YOUR SPEED! 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏾♀️
Saw this idea posted by ESPN and decided to turn it into a Field Day station for the kids! Thank you to Plain Township for letting us borrow the radar trailer and KeeColey/Instagram for the idea!
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A special moment this morning! Instead of riding the bus or driving, over 175 of our students and families joined our #BikeBus today to get to school. To make the morning even better, yard signs and posters with positive messages greeted the students as they rode by! 🚲🏡
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CHAIR TOSS was a great small space/classroom activity for #PhysEd today! One chair per team. Students underhand toss the bean bag. 1 point if it lands and stays on the chair. 2 points if it goes through the hole in the chair. @physedreview
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SUPER BOWL practice today in #PhysEd! Created a projection for students to practice throwing. Added image of @HardRockStadium and animations of players from the @Chiefs and @49ers as targets! #SuperBowlLIV #Technology 🏈
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Air Hockey VICTORY LAP! Another version of the Air Hockey game I posted last week! First person to score a goal wins! Winner takes a victory lap around the gym. Partner raises their hand for new opponent. Fast paced and lots of fun!
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TEACHERS: give your students the opportunity to get up and MOVE throughout the school day! Exercise boosts the brain! These templates can be edited to integrate movement into your classroom or your virtual lessons! Make a copy here: docs.google.com/presentation…
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PIZZA DELIVERY! 🍕Each team starts with a pile of poly spots (pizzas) and works together to deliver them one at a time to the laundry basket (house) across the gym! A fun cooperative activity that works great for Field Day as well!
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SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE! A fun Christmas themed fitness activity! Santa sits on the scooter and Rudolph pulls the sleigh across the gym! 🎅🎄🦌
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DIGITAL FITNESS CALENDAR for the month of October! A great way to keep kids active at home! Make a copy to use with your students: docs.google.com/presentation…
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BLEACHER BASKETBALL! This PE hack has been a game changer! Insert hula hoops into bleachers to create lower hoops and more success for younger students! 🏀
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Our students are having a blast playing
RC TAG! Students move around on their scooter to avoid being tagged by the remote control car! A great workout and lots of fun! Thank you to @physedreview for the idea! 🎮🥁
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TOPGOLF…..Elementary PE Style ⛳️
Students try and land their ball on the targets (parachutes and kiddie pools) to score points. A great day learning and practicing our golf skills in #PhysEd!
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It’s COSMIC BOWLING Week🔥🎳
Converted the gym into a bowling alley using battery operated rope lights! Added disco lights and projected music videos to add to the fun!
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AIR HOCKEY! A fun and easy DIY activity at home! Try using lids, cups, or bowls. Rolled up towels or blankets work great for the sides! Thanks for the inspiration @exercys! 🏠
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HUMAN BOP IT! A super fun twist on an iconic game! Great for #PhysEd or for a brain break in the classroom! Thanks for sharing @coach_DAK!
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PIZZA PARTY! Each team starts with a pizza (hula hoop). Students underhand toss the bean bag. If it lands on a pepperoni (poly spot), pick it up and put it on your pizza. #PhysEd 🍕
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We added a defender to BOUNCE BALL and it took the game to a whole new level! Teams pass the ball around the circle to get an open throw at the exercise ball. If someone on your team catches the bounce (including the thrower), a point is scored!
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🎃 PUMPKIN ROLL 🎃
Our students loved this fall themed activity! Students work in teams to roll their pumpkin across the field. A great workout and a lot of fun!
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Who doesn’t love PLINKO? Create this DIY game at home using stairs, books, and baskets! Thanks for the great idea @projectphysed!
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Looking for a fun activity for kids during this extended break? Design and build your own MINI GOLF course using items around the house! ⛳️ #TogetherAtHome
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Looking for an end of the school year Carnival or Field Day station idea? Our students love “Test Your Speed” 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏾♀️
TEST YOUR SPEED! 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏾♀️
Saw this idea posted by ESPN and decided to turn it into a Field Day station for the kids! Thank you to Plain Township for letting us borrow the radar trailer and KeeColey/Instagram for the idea!
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Looking for easy access to kid-friendly dances for the upcoming school year? Check out this VIRTUAL DANCE ROOM! Great for physical distancing, keeps kids moving, and relieves stress. Use for PE, the classroom, or virtual learning! Make a copy here: docs.google.com/presentation…
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GLOW IN THE DARK Cardio Drumming! Glow Sticks from the dollar store add a whole lot of fun to this high energy workout for both the brain and body! 🥁
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Snowball Races today in #PhysEd! A fun and easy winter activity using exercise balls! Added a cooperative challenge as well with students working together! Thank you to @RoyalOaksPE for the idea! ⛄️
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Head to Head Bowling! 11 pins set up in a straight line. Teams start with closest pin and move to next pin after knocking it down. Play until all pins are collected. Team with the most pins wins. Inspired by “Break the Chain” from @RHEPE1 and “Move the Pin” from @ForestLakesPE!
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Thank you to @OhioStateFB for letting our “Guys with Ties” come down for practice today! 🏈
@CoachJordan82 @PlainLocal
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We added GLOW STICKS to the parachute and it took the excitement to a whole new level! Thank you to @PEScottWilliams for the idea!
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CARDIO DESK DRUMMING is a fun and easy way for teachers to keep their students active during the school day! We now have 10 follow along routines in the playlist below! Check out our students dancing away to our NEW “Dance Monkey” routine! 🥁
Link: piped.video/playlist?list=PL…
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Our teachers started the day with some EXTRA fun for LEAP DAY! Lots of laughter playing Frog Jump and Lily Pad Leap! Thank you to @WannaTeachPE and @thepespecialist for the activity ideas! 🐸
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Bleacher Basketball has been a game changer! Hula hoops slide in between the bleachers to create lower hoops and more success! Added a hula hoop snowman to give students the choice of a 1, 2, or 3 point shot! 🏀
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CLIMB THE LADDER! Simple and fun jumping activity with pool noodles. Start at the ground and go up a level (one inch) after each jump. If your foot hits the pool noodle, switch spots with your partner. How high can you climb?
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1v1 Balloon Volleyball in #PhysEd today! 12 courts and 24 active 1st graders! Love using our @GopherSport NowNets for easy set up and tear down! 🏐🎈
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LEGO BOWLING! Gather up some legos and build your own bowling pins! A simple and fun DIY activity for kids at home! 🏠🎳
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RUN Turkey! RUN! 🦃 We’re off to the races in PE with the GREAT TURKEY RACE! After reading the book by @SMetzgerbooks, we had a great time racing our turkeys! Thanks for the DIY turkey inspiration @LovePrimaryPE and @BarbaraBorden9!
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Veterans Day in PE! Honoring all who served our country! Great workout and discussions with the students! Thank You, Veterans! #PhysEd
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10 Pool Noodle Challenges! So many fun ways for students to improve hand-eye coordination!
Here’s a link for students to follow along: docs.google.com/presentation…
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We had some pretty competitive games of AIR HOCKEY at the Tri-County In-Service Day! Dome cones, bean bags and pool noodles! Great for hand-eye coordination and a lot of fun!
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One of my favorite fall activities to do in #PhysEd!
🎃 PUMPKIN ROLL 🎃
Our students loved this fall themed activity! Students work in teams to roll their pumpkin across the field. A great workout and a lot of fun!
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Pumpkin Launch 🎃
Launch the pumpkin across the gym or field using a scoop! Works great with an orange bean bag as well!
Level 1: Launch to target
Level 2: Launch for distance
Level 3: Launch and catch
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When you get an ice storm in Ohio, you get ready for the #WinterOlympics and create a curling rink with your 3 year old in the backyard! 🥌 #FutureOlympian
@NBCSports @NBCOlympics @TeamUSA @usacurl @Olympics @MarkJWeather @fox8news
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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! Our students worked together to make bowling ramps using pool noodles! 💙🎳 #AdaptedPE #Inclusion #Teamwork
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We played some Striker Ball today in our Parachute Arena! Half the class (red and blue spots) plays while other half (green and yellow spots) performs an exercise or stretch (hold a plank, butterfly stretch, etc). Play for a minute, then switch spots!
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Our teachers at Avondale Elementary got together this morning for a STAFF WINTER OLYMPICS! Teachers participated in Office Chair Curling, Bobsledding, Freestyle Skiing, and Speed Skating! A fun way to start the day with lots of laughs and great team building! #WinterOlympics
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⛳️ Hula Hoop Mini Golf ⛳️
Red Hoop (Hole in One)
Yellow Hoop (Sand Trap)
Blue Hoop (Water)
A fun and easy putting activity for #PhysEd! Students try and avoid the obstacles to get a Hole in One in a red hoop to score a point! ⛳️
Inspired by @project_physed and @BarbaraBorden9!
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Our students love the new “Hula Hoop Hop” rhythmic workout from @PEBowman! 12 high energy exercises with only a hula hoop needed! Easy to do with physical distancing and includes modifications for virtual learning! piped.video/WJyLdWh72wE
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We are so excited to bring Razor Scooters to #PhysEd! All students at our school are learning how to ride a scooter as we also discuss scooter/bike safety in our community! 🛴
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BOUNCE BALL! A fun cooperative game where students try and catch the ball as it bounces in different directions off the exercise ball. Teams earn a point for each catch. Change the distance and type of ball (tennis ball, etc.) to simplify or challenge students!
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HAIR DRYER BASEBALL! Try out this science experiment while practicing your batting skills at the same time! Grab a ping pong ball and point the hair dryer up on the highest setting! (adult supervision required) 🏠⚾️
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100% recommend starting the day with Staff Pickleball! On Friday mornings, we invite teachers to play Pickleball at school to start the day! Lots of laughter, great team building, and so much fun!
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We made a trip to Progressive Field today in PE! ⚾️🏟 Fun way to take batting practice like the @Indians! Thanks for the idea @ILESPhysEd!
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Head, Shoulders, Knees and CONES! A new twist on a fun song! Working on reaction time in #PhysEd!
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FOOTGOLF! Practice your soccer skills while learning the rules and etiquette of golf! Have students create their own course and add in math while counting strokes! Here’s a video from one of our lessons a few years ago-looking forward to playing a modified version this year! ⚽️⛳️
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Spooky Shadows!🕷Students use their shadow to dodge animations projected on the wall! #Technology #PE #Halloween
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It’s been a great first week in Physical Education! Starting the year off with cooperative activities! The students love “Noodle Walk”👍
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We Will, We Will Rock You! 🥁 Our newest Desk Drumming routine was a hit today! A great way to break up the school day and get students up and out of their seats! @QueenWillRock
Here’s a link to the full routine for students to follow along: piped.video/xVIXnuGs7hg
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Day 153738 of Quarantine has us using toilet paper and Christmas lights to convert the basement to a cosmic bowling alley 🤣🎳
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OCTAGON SOCCER! A fun soccer activity that challenges skills and creativity! Created using folding tables and can be played 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3! ⚽️
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We started TRAMPOLINE FITNESS in #PhysEd and the kids are having a blast! A great workout with so many health benefits! Improves Cardio, Strength, Flexibility, and Balance!
Link for students to follow along: piped.video/AaWMzJ7rkck
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DIGITAL FITNESS CALENDAR for the month of February! A great way to keep kids active at home! Click here to make a copy: docs.google.com/presentation…
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Here’s a link to the full routine for students to follow along: piped.video/caElkEZPTMc
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🍝 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS 🍝
One of our favorite parachute activities! How fast can you get the spaghetti (pool noodles) and meatballs (beach balls) onto the plate (kiddie pool)? The fastest class of the day was 6 seconds!
*Bean bags are placed on the plate to hold it down
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A community member took a drone video of our students and families riding the #BikeBus to our Elementary School! A fun and active way to start the day! 🚲
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It’s COSMIC BOWLING week in #PhysEd! Love seeing the excitement from students as they walk into the gym! 🎳🔥
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We combined football and dance today in #PhysEd! The Cha Cha Slide helped us practice holding onto the football while spinning, sliding, and more! 💃🏻🏈🕺
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Working on our soccer skills today in #physed! Created the goal by projecting a Google Slide on the wall! A fun way to use technology in PE! ⚽️
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Yeah, We Fancy Like 🕺💃🏻
We had some fun in #PhysEd today with a new chair drumming routine! A fun and easy way to exercise with so many brain and body benefits! 🥁
Link to the full routine: piped.video/Fm6BaSRtAWE
Song: “Fancy Like” by Kidz Bop
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Football Flip! Working on football skills today (using Flip the Hoop from @CoachPirillo) Throw the football to your partner in the hula hoop. If a catch is made, flip hoop forward. If ball hits the ground, flip hoop backwards. Move the hoop across the gym to score a touchdown! 🏈
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SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE! Great fitness activity heading into Christmas Break! Santa sits on the scooter and Rudolph pulls the sleigh across the gym! FUN for all ages! 🎅🎄🦌
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Love this activity called SONIC shared by @CoachONeil_PE, @CoachHeffner21, and @CoachAdams2010 to work on underhand tossing! If you make it in the hula hoop, take a hula hoop from the end of another team’s chain and put it at the end of yours. Longest chain wins. #SHAPECleveland
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Working on creating a few kid-friendly posters to use at school to help students visualize social distancing!
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Putting the EDUCATION in Physical Education today! Over the last few weeks, students have been learning how to ride a scooter in #PhysEd! Today we are connecting that learning to the community as we discuss and practice scooter safety outside of school!
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Another fun day of Razor Scooters in #PhysEd! Love seeing the student’s excitement as they learn new scooter skills! They are having a blast and have improved so much! 🛴
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SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS! @HDPhysEd sharing a great cooperative activity from @justybubPE at #movethrive2022! Work together to move the spaghetti (pool noodle) and meatballs (ball) from the hoop to the basket! @KY_SHAPE
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⛳️ Ultimate Mini Golf ⛳️
Place random items (chairs, buckets, cones, etc.) around the gym as obstacles. 8 students putt at a time. Closest ball to the hole (red hula hoop) gets a point. Move the hula hoop to new spots each round to create new holes!
#PhysEd, Field Day and more!
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EXERCISE BALL PLINKO has been a blast this week! Students roll the ball from the top of the hill to see which slot it lands in! Thanks for the idea @PeMontgomery!
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Created a playlist of CARDIO DESK DRUMMING routines for teachers to use in their classroom! 10 routines that are fun and easy for students to follow along! So many benefits for the body and the brain! 🥁🧠 piped.video/playlist?list=PL…
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