Amy Falls, NBCT

Mom of 2 awesome kiddos! Adapted Physical Education Resource Teacher, NBCT, Anne Arundel County, MD. SHAPE MD Past President

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

First: kindness. 💛

A little sketchbook version of me — inclusion, movement, modifications, friendships, visuals, organized chaos, and believing every student belongs in PE. ✨

#AdaptedPE #InclusivePE #EveryStudentBelongs @MAPEC_Members @SHAPEAmerica

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Membership Spotlight! Amy Falls is currently MAPEC VP & an APE Academic Specialist for AACPS, She has been in elementary pe for 23 yrs and 4 yrs in APE. "Cheering for my students is a thrill for me! I want my students to know that they can be part of a pe class and activities"

[MAPEC @MAPEC_Members]

Starting next Monday "May is for Movement"

Take, or start finding in your camera roll, pictures of your #AdaptedPE students being active outside the gymnasium.

You can post and tag us OR send them to us ([email protected]) and we will post them.

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Nomination season is upon us!

We are seeking candidates for all our officer positions.

Each position has a detailed description of duties which can be accessed here:
https://t.co/Ul9fJ7Okf6

You can nominate yourself or a colleague via this link:
https://t.co/wOfYmxR1Eu

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@MAPEC_Members @superdanpe @NMcCoy_APE @LongviewAPE @Eileenstrong925 @LehaOlsno @JenHeebink @chrisahrens @MrJustinLund @Coach_J_Porter Dan you are going to love it!! My favorite is using a garbage disposal switch and leaf blower!! I can send you the links. So much you can do to provide access for students!! @NMcCoy_APE is fabulous at sharing ideas! If you don’t follow I would follow her on instagram!!

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@JennyWamsley Hi Jenny!! I had used a little fan and placed scarves on top and when the student or I turn on the fan the scarves go up on the air.

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

Supporting @specialolympics_md with a Jersey Mike’s sub in hand ❤️ @jerseymikes and @specialolympics_md helps fuel inclusion, teamwork and joy for so many students and athletes across our state! #inclusionmatters #jerseymikesgives #UnifiedPE&Dance

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

Wow!! My mind is blown!! Amazing work Nicole!!!

[Nicole McCoy @NMcCoy_APE]

PVC 🏀 dribbling device for Ss who use wheelchairs & walkers. Prob my new fav build. Love the realistic motion of dribbling which is hard for many of my Ss, keeping the ball close, & the independence it gave them in moving. SO to my hubby for helping with this one! #AdaptedPE

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@BHunterinBmore Have a great session today!!

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

What are your favorite ways to celebrate National Adapted PE Week? I’d love to hear ideas that highlight inclusion, movement, & student strengths!
How can we celebrate National APE Week in ways that truly uplift our students & teachers? @SHAPEAmerica @MAPEC_Members #AdaptedPE

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@BHunterinBmore This is awesome Brad!! Student choice and relationship building!! Gotta love MD weather 😂

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@Musser_APE @MAPEC_Members Yes!!! Let’s do that friend!! Thank you for all that you do! You are awesome!

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

https://t.co/dXdpsglyDG

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

🦸 It’s Movement Superhero Day!

As part of National Adapted Physical Education Week, we’re celebrating the movement superpowers of every student—rolling, running, balancing, throwing, using assistive technology, & cheering on a friend.

Because everyone belongs in PE.
#AdaptedPE

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

Talk with your students about their “movement superpowers.”

You might ask:
•What is something your body does really well?
•How do you like to move?
•What helps you participate in PE?

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@BHunterinBmore @Musser_APE Love it Brad!! Thanks for sharing your awesome idea!!

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@BHunterinBmore @MAPEC_Members @Musser_APE @Eileenstrong925 I forgot to take a picture earlier. I’m representing my favorite baseball team @Orioles and my work team AACPS HPED! We are truly better together!!

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

@Musser_APE Focus on ability, not the disability!
Be flexible with equipment, your student needs and your lesson plan!
Think outside the box!
Build relationships with your students!!
Ask questions and Collaborate, collaborate and collaborat some more!!

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

Happy National Adapted Physical Education week! Tuesday is hat day to show how everyone learns in their own unique ways! Have a great day! @MAPEC_Members @SHAPEAmerica #AdaptedPE #APE

[Amy Falls, NBCT @AFallsPETeach]

Wore my bright orange today to celebrate National Adapted PE week! #AdaptedPE