For the last two years I've had the amazing opportunity to return to the classroom from my consulting position as a sessional teacher with Brock University's Faculty of Education. It has allowed me to continue to share my passion for quality health and physical education at the ground level, get creative with awesome teaching tools … Continue reading Three Teaching Strategies Without the “EDUspeak”
Tag: elementary school
Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
Why Yoga in the Classroom? Yoga, as it exists in Ontario elementary schools consists of physical postures (asanas), breathing with awareness, developing self-concept, and a focus on relaxation. It moves beyond typical fitness concepts and helps students to make connections between their body and their mind. Yoga is referenced in the revised Ontario Elementary Curriculum … Continue reading Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
Yackle Balls, Rubber Chickens, and Hand Trampolines Oh My! Differentiating Phys. Ed. by Modifying Equipment
When is a game of basketball no longer basketball? When we play it with a rubber chicken! Throughout my teaching career I’ve learned that many students have a love/hate relationship with a number of the traditional games often covered in a typical phys.ed. class. When I bring out soccer balls, those who love it get … Continue reading Yackle Balls, Rubber Chickens, and Hand Trampolines Oh My! Differentiating Phys. Ed. by Modifying Equipment
Catching Heather Chronicles 