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Active School Week 2021 takes place from 14th-18th of June, 2021.
You will find all of the resources and timetables you need for your class on this padlet.

Each day your class will complete an activity in the hall/yard/field/classroom (see timetables) as well as an active break challenge in the classroom. *Please follow these timetables for Active School Week and not the general PE timetable.*

Complete daily during Active School Week -
1. Timetabled Activity
2. Active Break Challenge
3. Set Active Homework

See chart below regarding working together.

IMPORTANT: – All #ASW21 activities must comply with
COVID - safety guidelines.

I hope you all have an enjoyable, ACTIVE week!
Many thanks,
Active School Team

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#ASW21 encourages schools and homes to work together to help more children and young people gain more active minutes every day.

Active Every Day challenges schools to find three different ways to energise the school day, every day.

Parents/guardians are asked to encourage young people to find two other ways to be active, after school, for 7 days. Even better if the whole family joins in!

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• Children and teacher wash/sanitise hands before and
after lesson.
• All children use individual water bottles.
• General hand and cough/sneezing hygiene applies in PE.
• When indoors, keep fresh air circulating as much as possible-open windows and doors where it is safe to do so.
• Ensure clear system for use of bathroom during PE lessons.
• Minimal shared equipment to be used.
• Clean/disinfect equipment before and after use/as per school
policy.

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At the end of the week please download and print one for each child in your class.

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Today your class will complete an activity going for a walk around our wonderful campus.
Please see timetable below.
You may like to try the Walkway Mindfulness activity. Alternatively take a look at other ideas in the Walkway Ideas Booklet below.
*You will need to print one sheet per pod.*

STEP CHALLENGE: Why not set a step challenge for your class - 5,000 steps!
If you or a pupil in your class has a FitBit record the steps for the day.

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Active Break Challenge - Active Outdoors

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Active Break Challenge - Active Outdoors

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Complete this challenge in your classroom at a time that suits you today. Use upbeat music of your choice for the following activity.
Instructions/resources below. When you click into the powerpoint below you must download the file. Once downloaded you will see the instructions on the first slide and the interactive powerpoint on the remaining slides.

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Here is a challenge you could set for your class tonight.
Challenge - Sack Race

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Today the children will complete the CLIMB THE HEIGHTS Skipping Challenge. You will be familiar with this challenge.
1 skip = 1 metre
Get each child to count their skips Add them all together to see which mountains your class climbed.

* Please note:
There will be a grey bucket and spray left out to put ropes into. Please use designated spray and give the ropes a mix around when you are finished.

Please see below
Active Break Challenge
Active Homework Ideas

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Why not try a 10@10 challenge today. Link below.

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Pick one or two of the following for your class to complete at home this evening.

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Today children can complete a Yoga session in class and the Active Break Challenge - 10 Mindful Movements in the classroom.
You will find all resources below.

Please see below
Yoga Videos - Junior & Senior
Active Break Challenge
Active Homework Ideas

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Junior Infants - 1st Class Squish the Fish Yoga 

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Junior Infants - 1st Class Squish the Fish Yoga 

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Please complete the follow Yoga sessionl with your class.

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2nd and 3rd Class Yoga For The Classroom & Classroom Meditation

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2nd and 3rd Class Yoga For The Classroom & Classroom Meditation

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Please complete the following two videos with your class.

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Please complete these 10 Mindful Movements with your class today.
Below you will find a teachers guide and a set of flashcards.
1. Read through teacher guide.
2. Display flashcards on your whiteboard during session.

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Familiarise yourself with the following movements before completing session with your class

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Familiarise yourself with the following movements before completing session with your class

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Display on your whiteboard during your 10 Mindful Movements Session.

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Display on your whiteboard during your 10 Mindful Movements Session.

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Here is a challenge you could set for your class tonight.
Challenge - Egg and Spoon

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Today is
DROP EVERYTHING AND DANCE! Throughout the day play music at a random time. As soon as your class hears it they must
DROP EVERYTHING AND DANCE!
There will also be music out on yard today.

Please see below
Active Break Challenge
Active Homework Ideas

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Complete this challenge in your classroom at a time that suits you today. Use upbeat music of your choice for the following activity.
Instructions/resources below. When you click into the powerpoint below you must download the file. Once downloaded you will see the instructions on the first slide and the interactive powerpoint on the remaining slides.

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Pick one or two of the following for your class to complete at home this evening.

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During Active School Week prizes will be awarded for the following
- Best Team Player
- Most Active Participation
- Most Active @ Home

*Please inform the children about these awards at the beginning of the week.

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- Have you a challenge you could set for your class?
- Have you any ideas for covid friendly Take On the Teachers Challenge?

Take on the Teacher Ideas
*Please note these are all optional. If you can think of any other activities you prefer please feel free. Do whatever feels comfortable for you as a teacher and for your class.

- Balance challenge- Who can balance on one foot the longest? The class vs. The teacher
- Penalty shootout- Each child takes a shot on the teacher. (You can use two cones as your goal).
You can use soft footballs, Hockey, or whatever suits your class best.
- Basketball - The class and class teacher take to the basketball court. Each child and the teacher gets 30 seconds to take shots on the basketball hoop. Can anyone beat the teacher?
- Hula Hoop Challenge - Time to challenge your teacher to a hula contest. Who can last the longest using a hula hoop. The teacher or the class?
- Obstacle course challenge - Set an obstacle course up for your class. Time the teacher and each child in the class. Who is fastest?

Please see below
Active Break Challenge
Weekend Challenge Ideas

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Complete this challenge in your classroom at a time that suits you today. Use upbeat music of your choice for the following activity.
Instructions/resources below. When you click into the powerpoint below you must download the file. Once downloaded you will see the instructions on the first slide and the interactive powerpoint on the remaining slides.

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Active School Week - #ASW21 - Active Every Day Challenge
National Active School Week (#ASW21) takes place 26-30 April. If this week doesn't suit, schools are free to organise their #ASW21 programmes later in the term.

The #ASW21 Active Every Day challenge encourages schools and homes to work together to help more children and young people, gain more active minutes every day.

Daily CHALLENGES

Schools are asked to replace written homework with #ASW21 DAILY Challenges.

local/national role model, or an Olympian athlete.
These physical activity challenges could be set by a member of staff, a sports organisation,

Please find cycling examples below:

Safety Check - Before getting started

Challenge 1: Limbo Pole

Challenge 2: Track Stand

Challenge 3: Braking

Challenge 4: Slalom

Challenge 5: Bottle Pick-Up

Get practicing the Daily CHALLENGE as the best videos shared each day by tagging @cyclingireland will receive a PRIZE!

**Please ensure if you are posting any comments/pictures or videos on our social media channels and the person is under 18 years old then do not name the child/children nor their age for safety reasons and the location in where they live**

The Daily CHALLENGES are part of Cycling Ireland - Gearing Up Skills programme, the next programme start on 10th May, register for FREE

IMPORTANT: - All #ASW21 activities must comply with COVID-safety guidelines

@cyclingireland @ ActiveFlag @HealthyIreland @Education_Ire

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Active School Week - #ASW21 - Active Every Day Challenge National Active School Week (#ASW21) takes place 26-30 April. If this week doesn't suit, schools are free to organise their #ASW21 programmes later in the term. The #ASW21 Active Every Day challenge encourages schools and homes to work together to help more children and young people, gain more active minutes every day.

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Active School Week 2021 (April 26th - 30th)

National 'Active SCHOOL Week' takes place every April. and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. For #ASW21 schools are being asked to promote an 'Active Every Day' initiative which includes daily challenges.

Ireland Active are asking teachers to get involved by setting physical activity challenges for their class. Upload images/videos of your challenge to social media (@irelandactive & @activeflag) and use the #TakeOnTheTeachers- submit your challenge to info@irelandactive.ie to be in with the chance of winning a €150 sports equipment voucher for your school! ⚽️⚾️ # TakeOnTheTeachers #ASW21

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National 'Active SCHOOL Week' takes place every April. and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. For #ASW21 schools are being asked to promote an 'Active Every Day' initiative which includes daily challenges. Ireland Active are asking teachers to get involved by setting physical activity challenges for their class.

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As part of #ASW21, the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) are delighted to share four #ASW21 OLYMPIAN Challenge videos.

These FUN challenges are set to encourage children and young people to them to move more, and to enjoy being active! They are also a great way to introduce students to some of the athletes that will represent Ireland at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, later this year..

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As part of #ASW21, the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) are delighted to share four #ASW21 OLYMPIAN Challenge videos. These FUN challenges are set to encourage children and young people to them to move more, and to enjoy being active!

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120 Non Contact Activities for Physical Education

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120 Non Contact Activities for Physical Education

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This resource has been developed to support the teaching of Physical Education across the primary school. Activities are generic and can be used to support learning in any strand. The activities are designed to be non contact in nature.

In addition to promoting healthy growth and development, studies show that positive movement experiences explored during physical education lessons enhance children's ability to concentrate and maintain focus, help to relieve stress and anxiety, and encourage a lifelong love of physical activity. Physical Education has the ability to ensure that children have fun at school and establish a sense of connection with their classmates.

Click on the image to the right to download the complete resource, or scroll down to access each individual activity.

This resource pack is also available in Irish.

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Click on the following links to access further resources for Physical Education

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120 Non Contact Activities for Physical Education across the Primary School

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Official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary and post primary teachers.

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Keep Well by adding healthy and helpful habits to your daily and weekly routines

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Join Múinteoir Emer from Home School Hub for Exercise with Emer as she gets everyone moving! This is the place to see all the Active Hub classes.

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Space Camp Challenge starts Monday, 13 November at 3.50pm on RTÉ2 & RTÉ Player

8 Irish teens discover that every astronaut needs to take a small step before their giant leap.

Mental Health Animation: The Presenter

When Niamh, a shy production assistant at a news channel, is pulled up on stage to present the evening news, things take an unexpected turn...

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Keep Well Video Series for Children with Autism

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Keep Well Video Series for Children with Autism

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The Keep Well campaign is encouraging people to mind their physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy habits to their routines.

As part of the Keep Well campaign, Sport Ireland has produced the below series of exercise videos.

Keep Well Programme for children with autism and their parents/guardians/carers:

Led by Fiona and Paul Oppermann this 6-part series is designed to focus in on movement patterns that are beneficial for development, combined with low and higher intensity exercises that use a similar pattern to aid learning.

The key focus is the development of gross motor skills to improve co-ordinated movement, core strength and balance.

The sessions can be done as week by week progressions or standalone sessions. You can do the exercises in your own space and at your own pace, by pausing and restarting the videos at a pace that works for you.

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Keep Well Video Series for Children with Autism

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Home workout videos suitable for people with autism and their families

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20 games to keep your kids active

Looking for ways to be active as a family? We've got lots of family games to play indoors and outside that will get everyone moving and having fun together.
It's important to be physically active, but that doesn't have to be organised sports or something outside the family. It can be play and games. It's any activity that gets the heart to beat faster. So take your pick of our 20 active play and game ideas for all ages, and all types of weather conditions.

Obstacle Course

2+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
Tightrope Walking

1+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
Keep it Moving

1+ players | Indoors

1. Blow up a balloon.

2. With one player, the game is simple - don't let it touch the ground for as long as possible.

3. With two or more players, each player has three lives and has to pass the balloon back and forth without using their hands.

4. If you let the balloon touch the ground, you lose a life. The last player left wins.

Play safely
Kerbs

2 Players | Outdoors
Play safely
Crab Walk Races

2+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
Family Sports Day

4+ players | Outdoors
Play safely
Treasure Hunt

1+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
Family Musical Statues

3+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
ABC Hunt

1+ players | Indoors or Outdoors

1. Challenge the kids to find items starting with a different letter. You can play this around the house or outside. Examples include: Apple, Book, Carpet, Desk, etc.

2. You can change the game to items that start with letters that make up a word of the day that the kids can choose. Examples include football, holidays, etc.

3. Time how long it takes them to complete the alphabet. If they can't find anything for the tough letters like Q, X, Z, they can draw a picture of something that starts with that letter instead.

4. This can be adapted to finding items that start with letters that make up the word of the day - ie football, holidays etc.

Play safely
Fitness Monopoly

3+ players | Indoors or Outdoors

1. Write out about 20 different activities on cards and place them in the shape of a Monopoly board. Activities can anything from jumping jacks to planks to toe touches. To make it more challenging, divide them into three categories: orange for cardio (activities that raise your heartbeat), blue for improving your strength, and red to improve your flexibility. Here are some examples.

2. Take turns rolling the dice and completing the activities you land on.

3. Every time you pass go you get a token, first to ten tokens wins.

Play safely
Fitness Alphabet

3+ players | Indoors or Outdoors

1. Create a weekly calendar with a different word for each day eg waddle, giggle, summer, puddles. You can ask the kids to think of the words - maybe have a theme per week. Here are some examples.

2. Give each exercise a letter of the alphabet depending on your child's age and ability (eg. A= 5 x jumping jacks, B=2 x pushups, C=8 x arm circles, D=7 x hop on one foot, E=6 x jump high, F=15 x marching steps, G=8 x squats, etc).

3. Each day, as a family, everyone can do the word of the day. If children have different levels of ability, the older kids can do one or two rounds.

Play safely
Four square

4+ players | Outdoors
Play safely
Indoor Bowling

2+ players | Indoors
Play safely
Balloon Waddle Races

2+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely

Traffic Lights

3+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
Wall Ball

2+ players | Outdoors
Play safely
Simon Says

2+ players | Indoors / Outdoors
Play safely
Hopscotch

1+ players | Indoors or Outdoors

1. Draw a grid of squares numbered 1-10 on the ground in chalk if outside or with masking tape if indoors.

2. Start at 1. Take turns tossing a marker (stone, coin, small beanbag) into each square. Hop through the entire the grid. Pick up the marker on your way back.

3. If the marker doesn't land inside right square, that player misses a turn. If their foot lands outside the lines or in the wrong square when hopping, they repeat that turn on their next go.

4. First to 10 wins.

Play safely
Follow the Leader

2+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely
Hot and Cold

2+ players | Indoors or Outdoors
Play safely

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Looking for ways to be active as a family? We've got lots of family games to play indoors and outside that will get everyone moving and having fun together. It's important to be physically active, but that doesn't have to be organised sports or something outside the family.