With the winter Olympics just around the corner, it's a great time to get students (and teachers and parents) active and inspired by the worlds best athletes. Here are a few quick ways you can integrate the winter Olympics into your physical education program. Living Skills Interpersonal Skills - Apply relationship and social skills as … Continue reading Bring Sochi Into The Classroom
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Teachers and the Twitterverse
When I talk to teachers about Twitter, usually their first reaction is similar to what mine was by stating “I don’t care that Ashton Kutcher just ate a ham sandwich.” I agree, and I don’t care either. But since joining Twitter 8 months ago, I’ve learned that’s not point of Twitter (unless you want it … Continue reading Teachers and the Twitterverse
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
Catching Heather Chronicles 