My “to do” list this year
I just returned from our district’s start of the year welcome meeting. Everyone was smiling, inquiring about summer adventures, catching up; I would describe the atmosphere as one of excited […]
Superhero
What would the perfect teacher do? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Who do you picture when you think of the perfect teacher? Perhaps like me you picture a […]
My Physical Education SOLO Taxonomy Journey Continues
Last year I was introduced to SOLO Taxonomy. Shortly after, armed with inspiration and information I took the SOLO Taxonomy plunge. It BOMBED! For starters, I did a very poor job […]
Conventions: Why go?
Every year after SHAPE Colorado I leave inspired by the achievements, ideas, and enthusiasm of the professionals who make up our organization. These fresh ideas and inspiration enriches my teaching, […]
Purposeful Movement in the Hallways
The research is overwhelming connecting movement to student achievement. So when we examine our students’ movement throughout the day we know it involves more than student getting 60 minutes of […]
Learnings from Down Under
After spending my first day in Geelong Australia with Andy Hair @MrHairPhysEd and his wonderful family, my brain is exploding with new experiences and “take-aways.” When I arrive back home […]
Student Centered Learning?
To begin, please let me state two of my strong beliefs: 1. Students benefit from differentiated instruction. 2. Students benefit from making decisions regarding their own learning. For more information […]
Koolaid or Poison?
Often as a teacher I get asked if I’m looking forward to break. I hear other teachers asking each other “How much longer until you can retire?” The professionals I […]
Planning for Physical Literacy
I used to teach with a colleague who firmly believed if she exposed her physical education students to enough fun experiences, they would “get it.” I tended to be more […]
Physical Literacy
Shape America states “The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.” Physical […]
