My new book, Physical Literacy on the Move, helps teachers develop the physical literacy of their students. In this blog post, which I originally shared with Human Kinetics Europe, details the importance participant choice has on children’s learning. Physical literacy learning that integrates participant choice provides children with the opportunity to take ownership over their learning. … Continue reading Keeping Learning Fun with Participant Choice
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Have fun with Ophea’s 50 Fitness Activity Cards this summer!
The following is a blog post I wrote for Ophea Canada on how educators and parents can get kids active using the Ophea's 50 Fitness Activity Cards. These easy to use cards are available for order here, or can easily be made by writing your own favourite physical activities on index cards or theme card … Continue reading Have fun with Ophea’s 50 Fitness Activity Cards this summer!
Physical & emotional safety is a precondition for learning in H&PE
Students learn best in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe. In health and physical education, we often think of the need to keep our students physically safe. We have them checking to ensure their shoes are laced, hair is tied, and jewellery is removed. There is physically an inherent risk, and we want … Continue reading Physical & emotional safety is a precondition for learning in H&PE
Catching Heather Chronicles 