Celebrate a Healthy Valentine’s Day in Your Classroom.

February 11, 2015February 10, 2015Leave a comment

Chocolates, and cupcakes, and candies - oh my! There certainly isn't a sweeter classroom celebration than Valentine's Day. As a teacher I always tried to come up with creative ways to take the attention off of treats and onto fun celebration themed physical activity. Luckily Pinterest makes finding these creative ideas so much easier. So, … Continue reading Celebrate a Healthy Valentine’s Day in Your Classroom.

Celebrate a Healthy Halloween in Your Classroom

October 22, 2014February 10, 20152 Comments

Halloween is one of my absolute favoruite holidays. Growing up we joked that our family celebrated Halloween in a similar style to how many families in our neighbourhood celebrated Christmas, and as an elementary school teacher, of course I carried this excitement into the classroom. So here are 4 tricks and treats for a healthy … Continue reading Celebrate a Healthy Halloween in Your Classroom

What to Pack For An Active Back to School!

August 29, 2014Leave a comment

Thanks to ParticipACTION, it's know easy to know what to pack for an active and fun back to school experience. There are lots of great ideas in this cute infographic, but I love the idea of a ball. So simple and cannot only lead to active play, but also social interactions. Great for students entering … Continue reading What to Pack For An Active Back to School!