“They move more because they own the game…They are the creators, the organizers, the referees, & the players all at once.”– @HPE_Teacher With planning for schools re-opening revisit @activeforlife's blog on free play outside for potential ideas to adapt https://t.co/6qSilSz0CB
One activity that's simple to plan, free, safe, and incredibly beneficial for our kids during this pandemic? Unstructured #natureplay! Read how it can protect our children’s #health and well-being: https://t.co/x0DjTtKSpW
Physical activity has many benefits for kids and is important to their growth and development. Did you know it can also help children: Increase self esteem, social skills and even improve academic performance in school?
#StayActiveStayHealthy#InternationalChildrensDay
When our children return to school they will need dance, drama, visual/media arts, Indigenous education, music, H&PE more than ever. Through experiential learning these disciplines build the skills & knowledge for students to cope & understand the world around them. #InspireHPE
Excited to share that schools across @PeelSchools will b having a PlayWeek full of fun activities created by amazing HPE teachers all over Peel starting Mon June 15th.Students&staff can wear school spirit wear and share their experiences. #playweek2020@McClureVikings@hpe4pdsb
The topics within the HPE curriculum are crucial for lifelong wellness. A qualified HPE teacher is best equipped to foster learning. @PeelSchools@Val4MH @Adrian_T_Graham @DeMaeyerLaw @PDSB_Director @ClimatePeel
June 1-7:
Every day, go for a walk outside. Science tells us that daily walks boost our problem-solving abilities. Admittedly, we could really benefit from finding some solutions to issues we've seen over the past few weeks and months. https://t.co/Eu9PHheXHV. Retweet to accept
"Through this crisis there is an opportunity to make some important modifications to key policies such as the integration of social and emotional learning across all curriculum." https://t.co/dsP64GSXiK, @Jdupuis_prof one of Ophea's Board of Directors. #InspireHPE
Trashball Tag: Each person begins with 3 trashballs that are the same colour, but different than their partner’s. Both players try to hit their partner with a trashball for a point. Players have to retrieve their own trashballs to throw again. @PHECanada@opheacanada@Supportphe
The snow is gone, the birds are singing, and kids are full of energy! Thankfully, #spring offers many opportunities for children to get moving #outdoors: https://t.co/J1w17laKTl
Rallying in this Net/Wall game. Tying skipping ropes to chairs for net. Open hand as implement. Defending space. Moving players deep, short, cross, line around court. King/Queen of court style. #dpaeveryday#OpheaOpenClass@opheacanada
We’re Mountain Climbing for today’s @tdsb Exercise of the Day: #1: Starting in a plank position, lift 1 foot off the ground and bring as close to your chest as possible, return and switch. #2: Try standing #3: Try w/ weights. #tdsbWellness
Getting enough hours of physical activity each day is as essential as ever for everyone’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being! Check out our printable recipe for an active day (at home): https://t.co/QYoQq9zKHj #activeathome