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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4 reasons to get students active this winter!
The following post is one I wrote for the Ophea Blog published January 13th. View the original post here. Winter is here! With the days shorter and the recess colder, even the best of us [or our students] can get a little blue. Did you know that “more than one in five boys and one … Continue reading 4 reasons to get students active this winter!
5 Sweet Classroom Rewards that Aren’t Food
This post was originally shared on Ophea's blog. View the original post here. Rewards can be an effective way to encourage positive student behaviour in the classroom and around the school. When enforcing or revisiting desired behaviours, small rewards can often help students establish the activity and encourage maintenance of the new behaviour, with self-motivation … Continue reading 5 Sweet Classroom Rewards that Aren’t Food
Catching Heather Chronicles 