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I never imagined that I would end my career teaching via Zoom, but here I am, about to retire away from the reason I got into this in the first place: the kids. As I prepare to retire, I pondered over what I would say to myself if I could go back 40 years when I embarked on this awesome adventure. If even one thought I share here encourages a beginning teacher, then I'll consider this blog a success. Here we go:

* Teach and practice compassion, kindness and love. Take great pleasure in the privilege and responsibility of being able to help guide your students into being responsible, well-adjusted adults.

* Present challenging activities, use thoughtful planning, and incorporate minimal transition times to prevent most discipline problems. Be sure to set boundaries for acceptable behavior and lead by example. We teach our students how to behave by what we allow, what we stop, what we ignore, and what we reinforce.

* Students are like popcorn kernels. They are not going to pop at the same time. Teach them the importance of patience and perseverance.

* Be an advocate. Promote the importance of our profession. Share information with parents. Showcase the learning going on in your classes via newsletters, video, invitations to parents, administrators, and other teachers.

* Collaborate with colleagues. The most valuable resource we have is each other.

* We have the most important role in education: we reach the total child. PE provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the overall health and development of every child. Besides imparting the lifelong skills necessary for growth and development, students learn the values, principles, and concepts of respect, cooperation, communication, responsibility, acceptance, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Because of this, and the strong connection between exercise and brain function, physical education is a catalyst for learning in all other content areas. What we do matters. Every single day, every single class.

* Never stop learning. Stay current on programs that can help encourage your students to participate in physical activities so that they will want to remain active for a lifetime. Pursue National Board Certification. The in-depth self-reflection and study required to achieve certification will be the most beneficial professional development journey you can take.

* Be passionate about what you teach and make enthusiasm contagious.

* Secretaries and maintenance workers have a wealth of knowledge about a school. Show them respect.

* Keep yourself healthy and sane. Put your faith and your family first.

* Never lose your sense of humor. Let kids see your human side. Let them see you be goofy. When you appreciate someone, tell them. When you make a mistake, fess up. If you do a wrong, apologize and make it right. Do not assume you're smarter than a child simply because you're older. Say thank you to children when they do something for you or others.

* Have the courage to stand up for what's right.

* There are many activities you can use to address standards. It doesn't matter what vehicle you use, as long as you reach the destination. Be open to creativity. Be willing to try new things. Will you make mistakes? Yep. But as Einstein said, "If someone feels that they had never made a mistake in their life, then it means they had never tried a new thing in their life..."

Never dwell on what is, but constantly envision what could be. Best of luck to all of you as you continue on your awesome adventure.

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Share with other HPE Professionals!I never imagined that I would end my career teaching via Zoom, but here I am, about to retire away from the reason I got into this in the first place: the kids. As I prepare to retire, I pondered over what I would say to myself if I could go ...

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Would You Rather?? Workout

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Would You Rather?? WORKOUT - At Home Fun Fitness Activity for the Family - Physical Education

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You make the choices!

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Favorite Character Fitness 1 - at home PE distance learning

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HARRY POTTER 'HOGWARTS' SCHOOL WORKOUT (4mins) #GETKIDSMOVING

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Click slideshow, hit play, enjoy!

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How to make an aerobic step platform at home

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1. Find an object to be your target (i.e., laundry basket, storage container).
2. Find an object to throw. Any ball would work. Hint: sock balls won't bounce out!
3. Find objects for a starting and finish line. Shoes? A chair? Whatever you have at home!
4. Throw the ball to the container.

if you make it..🤪 it

if you miss, return to the start line and throw again

if you are playing with others, take turns throwing

5. If you are playing alone, count the number of throws it takes.
6. Goal is to get to the finish line as fast as you can.

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Jump Rope Calendar Countdown - Each day, beginning May 1,
use the calendar date to determine how many minutes to jump rope. Say it is the 15th of the month, you jump for 15 minutes. Wait until the first of the month, and start with 1 minute.
See how far into the month you can keep up the effort. If you jumped the minutes every day in a 31-day month, how many total minutes would you have? (Answer: ____ minutes!)

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Take the challenge on Kahoot!
movewithmissmarylou

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Record your videos here using your student email.

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

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Learn the steps and practice here!

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I host Tournaments via Zoom

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Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC, Mac or phone. Create and work together on Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

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How many can you answer correctly?

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I will teach PE here or there, I will teach PE anywhere. I will teach it in my house, I will teach it with a mouse. I will teach it in a room, I will teach it now with Zoom!
Tune in Fridays for my “Zoomba” Dance classes live on Zoom...

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Thanks, SHAPE America!

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Pick one of these videos each day and do it alone or with family members.

Fresh Prince Theme Song - NTV | GoNoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPll94fI4i4&list=RDNcFkBs2grBw&index=2

Twilight The Unicorn of Dreams | A Cosmic Kids Yoga adventure!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLOOOjGAM1s

Squish the Fish | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhYtcadR9nw

Pedro the Penguin Goes to the Fun Fair | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzw-Oir8UPw

Thought Bubbles | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUUq0HuSLS0

The Owl and the Guard Dog | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so8QN9an3t8

The Listening Game | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIGKhG_Vq8

KIDZ BOP Kids - Best Day Of My Life (Dance Along)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNog54ovi8Q

KIDZ BOP Kids - KIDZ BOP Shuffle (Dance Along) Spider-man yoga compilation | Cosmic Kids Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfzRP6V5rE4

Star Wars (The Force Awakens) | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coC0eUSm-pc

ZUMBA KIDS - Electronic Song - Minions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP0wgVhUC

Zumba Kids (easy dance) - I like to move it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymigWt5TOV8

KIDS EXERCISE VIDEO - fun workout for 3 to 9 year olds - toddlers exercises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDYd2qFR45o

Trolls: Can't Stop The Feeling | GoNoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhfkYzUwYFk

10 min Kids Cardio Workout - HIIT - 30s/20s Intervals - No equipment Exercise with your own music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAXg3cM0UCw

Kids Daily Exercise - Day

1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8jI4RnHHf0

Yoga for Kids!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg

Brain Breaks - Action Songs for Children - Move and Freeze - Kids Songs by The Learning Station

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388Q44ReOWE

Kids Learn a Dance to "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sxifR0Ltqk

*******Parents this video has tumbling stunts like forward roles...please review before your child does this video. You can tell your child to do only the dance steps and not the rolls.

HIP HOP DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY Hiphop Kids Dance Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d9mqLxYRyU

KIDZ BOP Kids - Make Some Noise (Dance Along)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QObE0zvN_E

KIDZ BOP Kids - Juju On That Beat (Dance Along)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7glxOu2-CoA

KIDZ BOP Kids- Whoomp! There It Is (Dance Along)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgPtJ0pTutc

KIDZ BOP Kids - Thunder (Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwcW1YwIuCQ

KIDZ BOP Kids – Havana (Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OXf3ufjOsM

KIDZ BOP Kids - Uptown Funk (Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqYQG-TIas

Have a Blast With This Family Fun Cardio Workout!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5if4cjO5nxo

Kids Exercise - Kids Workout At Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uUawnM-FD8

Listen with your own music 27 min Killer Cardio & Ab Workout with No Equipment - Home Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvlnJpt9FDU

Banana Banana Meatball - Blazer Fresh | GoNoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig

Clap It Out - Blazer Fresh | GoNoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psUPYR235O8

U Can't Touch This - NTV | GoNoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbzcLzMPyIg

Reacting to believer song gonoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riVp5XjMiig

KIDZ BOP Kids - Best Day Of My Life (Dance Along)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNog54ovi8Q

GoNoodle Jump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcFkBs2grBw

Bye Bye Bye - NTV | GoNoodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58B4TVE-dT8&list=RDNcFkBs2grBw&index=3

Freeze Dance for Kids | Music for Kids | The Kiboomers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UcZWXvgMZE

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Lots of family resources: activities for indoor and outdoor

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New York Road Runners, whose mission is to help and inspire people through running, serves 670,000 runners of all ages and abilities annually through races, community runs, walks, training, virtual products, and other running-related programming. Our free youth programs and events serve 125,000 kids in New York City's five boroughs and 250,000 kids nationally.

NYRR RUN CENTER, 320 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Staying active is important for our physical and mental health. Here are some activities from our Rising New York Road Runners curriculum that you can do individually or as a family to keep active while practicing social distancing. Each downloadable activity includes photos and instructions. You will also find instructional videos featuring Olympic Medalist Jenny Simpson. All the activities are also adaptable for the younger and older children in your family. Use the Activity Tracker to log your activities, track your progress, and celebrate your family's accomplishments together each week.

Get creative and have fun!

OPEN Active at Home Module: Download content created by PE teachers to send home to your students to help them stay active, log their activities, and journal their feelings.

The Aspen Institute Project Play: Great advice to keep your kids active while schools and sports are closed plus links to additional resources for ideas on how to stay active at home.

Hip Hop Public Health: Stay active at home through dance with Hip Hop Public Health's free resources.

Playworks: Fun activities for families that have been modified for playing at home and practicing social distancing. Live virtual recess Monday-Friday at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. on Facebook. Tune in or find recess sessions recorded on YouTube.

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New York Road Runners, whose mission is to help and inspire people through running, serves 670,000 runners of all ages and abilities annually through races, community runs, walks, training, virtual products, and other running-related programming. Our free youth programs and events serve 125,000 kids in New York City's five boroughs and 250,000 kids nationally.

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From Discovery Education, NFL Play-60, American Heart Association

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Daily activities for kids...including Friar Fit 10 min. workouts!

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Compadres Kids is the official Padres loyalty program for kids 14 and younger. It's free to join and kids earn exclusive prizes for each game attended (up to 20). Kids also earn points to redeem for rewards and experiences. Compadres Kids get access to events like Compadres Kids Sunday Signings, Kids Run the Bases and Catch on the Field.

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Compadres Kids is the official Padres loyalty program for kids 14 and younger. It's free to join and kids earn exclusive prizes for each game attended (up to 20). Kids also earn points to redeem for rewards and experiences. Compadres Kids get access to events like Compadres Kids Sunday Signings, Kids Run the Bases and Catch on the Field.

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YouTube playlist created by Dennis Gildehaus. Well done, Dennis!

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These are screencast Tabata workouts created for my at home physical education students to follow at home. Each workout is 7:00 to 20:00.

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FREE workout app for the whole family

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Get fit while having fun. Why workout when you can PLAYOUT?!

Inspired by the world's best fitness card game, PlayOut: The Game, which has been played by over 1,000,000 kids and adults around the country, Playout: The App makes fitness even more convenient and fun for kids, parents, PE teachers, athletes, fitness instructors, gym rats, and everyone in between.

How? By turning calisthenics (bodyweight exercises) into a fun and challenging game. PlayOut is the most fun and easy way to get fit anywhere, anytime. Set your timer, choose your exercises, and see how many points you can earn by completing the easy, medium, or hard repetition level. How many can you score before time is up? Earn achievements, level up to unlock new exercises, and play to beat your top scores. Start having fun with your fitness. Why workout... when you can PlayOut!?

PlayOut: The Game of Fitness features 30 bodyweight-only exercises.
10 Upper Body - Pushups, Diamond Pushups, Side Presses, Divebombers, etc.
10 Core - Sit-ups, Russian Twist, Supermans, Scissor Crunches, etc.
10 Lower - Full Squats, Skaters, Hip Raises, Squat Jumps, etc.

Players start with 3 exercises of each category and unlock new exercises as they earn points and level up.

Players can earn achievements by completing tasks like getting 1000 points in a day, finishing 100 exercises on the easy difficulty, etc. Players have a profile to keep track of their points per game, high scores, muscle group breakdown, and other useful fitness statistics.

**Multiplayer features coming soon**

Version 1.3.1

* Playout is now played in Portrait Mode! This means a lot of the visual graphics have changed!
* Updated registration screen!
* Bug fixes involved with the iPad and iPhone X
* Login with Facebook, Google, or Email!

Make fitness more fun and do it on the go

I just downloaded PlayOut and played my first game. I am already excited to get more points and level up to unlock new exercises. While I play, I'm thinking about getting points, not exercising, so the time goes by quick and I get a ton of fitness without even realizing it. I'm looking forward to integration with a movement tracker and/or heart rate monitor, as well as the multiplayer features so I can link up and Play Out with my friends!

BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY FITNESS APP

Most creative and exciting Fitness app for those looking to not only get in shape but also have a ton of fun! Great way to get my friends and younger siblings involved as it's super family friendly. Can't wait for multiplayer!

Love this App

Highly recommend this app! It makes working out way more fun, and keeps me motivated with a great variety of exercises.

Information

Compatibility

Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Family Sharing

With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.

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‎Get fit while having fun. Why workout when you can PLAYOUT?! Inspired by the world's best fitness card game, PlayOut: The Game, which has been played by over 1,000,000 kids and adults around the country, Playout: The App makes fitness even more convenient and fun for kids, parents, PE teachers, ath...

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Spacewalk

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Mission Control: Balance

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Strength Training

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Core Strength Training

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Agility Astro-Course

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From OPENPhysEd
https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ActiveHome_ActivityPacket.pdf

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The Wave

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How many can you collect?

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To work on eye-hand coordination, core strength, and shoulder stabilization. No partner? No problem: roll the ball against a wall.

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1 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (rinse if canned)

1/2 cup (organic) peanut butter

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 baking soda

Pinch of Salt

1/2 cup (vegan) chocolate chips

Pre-heat oven to 350.

Blend all ingredients (except chocolate chips) together until smooth in food processor or blender about 1 min. Then mix in chocolate chips. Roll into same sized balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 min!

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Although more fun with friends, can be done alone...no hoops? Use sidewalk chalk to draw circles in your driveway 😁

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Modified version: top of Mt. Woodson 03/29/20

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Available for both Teachers & Parents: Check out the FREE SPARKhome activities on SPARKecademy.org
We created 3 weeks of FREE SPARKhome activities for Early Childhood, K-2, 3-6, Middle School, High School, and Early Childhood.
Login or create a FREE account on SPARKecademy.org – Go to “Course Catalog” and select SPARKhome (Free).

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K-2

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Home Resources

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There are 2 types of tools on this page. On the left, you'll find games and calendars for families to use to make their home an Active Home. On the right, you'll find resources to help teachers and parents partner together to provide meaningful movement opportunities that progress students toward physical education and social & emotional learning outcomes. Check back often for updates.

Created by: Nick Kline, Aaron Hart, Rich Wiles, Brian Devore, Brandon Herwick, Jim DeLine, Lynn Hefele, Tanner Roos, Will Potter, Ross Chakrain, Michael Utz, Ben Pirillo, Christina Courtney, Shannon Maly, Ashely Sharp Special Contributions: Lori Rose Benson, Deedi Brown, Jennifer Truong, Asia Kehl

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There are 2 types of tools on this page. On the left, you'll find games and calendars for families to use to make their home an Active Home.