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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Pinterest in the Classroom
What is Pinterest? One of the newest form’s of Web 2.0, Pinterest, allows user to “pin” their favourite photographs to boards, essentially creating photo albums or collages of ideas and pictures they love online. Virtually anything and everything exists on Pinterest and can be added. Whether you're looking for a recipe, a new hair style, … Continue reading Pinterest in the Classroom
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 