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Mike Graham

@pe4everykid

5 years

Ahh...Easter bunny 🐰 pancakes 🥞

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4 years

Congratulations to my step-daughter, Carlye who made history this weekend by becoming the first female to win the @USArmy @NationalGuard “Solider of the Year” competition in IL. She competed against all males. Boom! 💪🏼🇺🇸 #BestWarrior

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She did it! My daughter earned her wings today and graduated from @USArmy Air Assault school 🇺🇸💪🏼 250 soldiers started the course. 150 finished. Only 1 other female. #SoProud #girlpower

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Gearing up for the school year with a new lesson plan design I'm going to try out as an "at-a-glance" resource. Here's day 1 with grades K-2 #physed #madewithVisme

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@pe4everykid

3 years

This is the BEST example of this activity that I've seen...can you imagine the thrill of climbing the mountain? Love it! #physed

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3 years

@MrHamiltonPE It took me a minute but I found the original post from many years ago of how to do the mountain climber.

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3 years

Great storage hack for my hockey sticks. Kids come in and grab any one they want. Then I tell them to find other Ss with same color stick and we instantly have 4 teams of 3, which is what I’m using today.

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Received this text from my step daughter this morning who just graduated from @USArmy basic training this week. She came into my life when she was in kindergarten...I think I’m the lucky one. Must’ve done something right. 👍🏼 #BlessedBeyondMeasure

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@pe4everykid

4 years

What do you do with $2 worth of glow sticks from the Dollar Store? Tape them to your 4th grade son, turn off the lights, and let him dance! #physed #HPEatHome #dance

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Catch It, Keep It - working on making an accurate throw to a partner standing on a spot. If they catch it, they keep the spot, bring it back to their hoop and switch places. If they miss, they just switch places. #physed #catching

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@pe4everykid

4 years

I walked in your room today and looked at the pictures on your wall. All those memories special in their own way. I miss you, baby girl. 💔 Come home safe.

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@pe4everykid

4 years

One of our warmup/fitness activities this week by @pebowman from his YouTube channel “Level Up Fitness” #physed #HPEatHome @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 @lzabilka15

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@pe4everykid

5 years

How I feel when I’m teaching kindergarten #physed some days....🤪

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@RexChapman

5 years

This is the Twitter content I’m here for...💪😍😇🥋😉🔥

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@pe4everykid

4 years

I miss hearing your beautiful voice singing songs around the house...💔

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@pe4everykid

6 years

If you’re a #physed teacher, you’ll understand... #peteacherproblems

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Just spent 9 hours lesson planning and creating lesson content for the upcoming week...🥱 I can’t wait for things to go back to normal. The amount of work to maintain this is not sustainable. #physed #HPEatHome #wheredidtheweekendgo

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@pe4everykid

1 year

Shoutout to @JeffVanWely 👊🏼 for this awesome idea 💡 (This is why I love following other passionate #physed teachers on Twitter) #hurdles #poolnoodles

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@pe4everykid

2 years

To avoid getting hot and sweaty on picture 📷 day, we are playing “Cone Hole” by Mike Morris @MikeMorrisPE Continuing to work on underhand throwing for accuracy. #PhysEd with grades 3-5.

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@pe4everykid

2 years

A little “Go Fish” 🐠 with kindergarten in #physed today! Finding matches. Taking turns. Playing fair (following directions/rules). Grab a deck of cards and you’re ready to play! Activity sheet & video here:

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@pe4everykid

3 years

I only have 1 rule in the gym...it comes in 3 parts and pretty much covers every situation that arises. #physed #rules #firstdayofschool #keepitsimple

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Finally got my banner hung in my gym! Thanks, @MrSpringPE for the idea! #physed #IAHPERD #SEL

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Working on the underhand throw with 3rd grade...playing “Make It, Take It” #physed @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 #IAHPERD

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@pe4everykid

4 years

The gym has been transformed into a Glow Run Fun Run 🏃‍♀️ @Boosterthon #physed @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Working on our overhand throwing with “Over the Fence” with K-2 this week in #PhysEd @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

This is my "Why" and one of my favorite #physed quotes. It is our job to do everything in our power to turn kids on to movement and to help them experience success at their own individual, developmental level. You (and the job you do) make a difference!

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@pe4everykid

7 years

If you’re not using the JustJump app to teach jumprope skills, you should be. #PhysEd It’s for iPhone so be sure to search there. #IAHPERD

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Here’s Kindergarten on Day 3 of locomotor skills where we played “Zoo Keeper” to practice LMS & animal walks. No beanie babies? No problem. 18 diff printable animal cards included! #PhysEd App: Classroom Roulette

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Hey, Mr. Graham....can you take a video of us dancing? Um, well we ARE bowling today. Please, Mr. Graham??? Sure...who am I to stifle the uninhibited, impromptu display of dance? #physed (don’t judge me, you know you see this in your classes too 😉)

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@pe4everykid

3 years

1st grade working on underhand throwing for accuracy with “Make It, Take It” #physed @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

4 years

My K-2 students loved “4 Corner Mouse 🐁 Trap” warmup. It includes locomotor practice and fitness/dance choices. #physed #HPEatHome @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 Video here

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@pe4everykid

1 year

King Pin - a fun, large group invasion game that combines a variety of skills and strategies to win! Complete rules & 4 min. narrated video walkthrough of how I play #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

“Dice Bonk” in action! #PhysEd App used is Scorekeeper XL

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Champions & Challengers - working on throwing for accuracy. A versatile activity that runs itself. Frees me up to assess throwing form during gameplay. #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

2 years

“The Goldfish” song is one of the activities I use with K-2 to teach personal space & traveling safely in general space. #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

5 years

Double kindergarten playing Plank Tag as our warmup activity today in #physed 💪🏼 Supporting our body weight! #Geneva304 @Williamsburg304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Planning out your #physed year? Here's a guide for both grades K-2 & 3-5 for classes that meet 2x/week. Appx 30 min for K-2. Appx 30-45 min for 3-5. I have adapted mine from this model. Maybe this will help you wrap your head around planning your year. #curriculum #yearlyplan

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@pe4everykid

1 year

4 Corner Soccer ⚽️ - a small sided lead up game with 4 color groups trying to have the most pins standing in their corner at the end of the game. #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Tomorrow is April 1st - time to start our new monthly fitness calendar! #physed @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 Download the calendar here:

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Sometimes you just have to “ditch the lesson plan” and go with an impromptu activity, right? Decided to play “The Floor is Lava” 🌋 with kindergarten today to try and keep them engaged for a few more minutes. 😜 #physed #NoFilterPE

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Mr. Graham, “Can we play everybody is it tag?” Uh...yes we can! 😂 #physed Hoop Tag @Williamsburg304

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Champions & Challengers explained… I’m using it to practice underhand throwing for accuracy in grades 3-5 this week. #physed

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@pe4everykid

5 years

Another Halloween 🎃 themed activity: Zombie🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️Tag by my student teacher, Ms. Stockman! (I gotta get her on Twitter!) #physed #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

6 years

I'm sure this wasn't quite what the teacher was looking for, but man, I'd give the kid credit based on the humor factor alone! #priceless #physed

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Finishing up a new activity to teach the major bones of the body called “Skeleton Sticks” #physed

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@pe4everykid

5 years

I decided to make the first days back a time to explore and enjoy movement/activity with “Free Choice Stations”. Didn’t want to bore them with rules & procedures. Kids reconnecting with peers they haven’t seen over the summer through the medium of play. #Geneva304 #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

1 year

When you wonder if all the work you do really makes a difference…IT DOES! Even if you don’t get physical or verbal confirmation like this, know your students are talking about their experiences in your class. Good or bad. #PhysEd #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Move the Pin - with 5th grade #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

1 year

Cha cha slide with basketball 🏀 skills! By @physedreview in #PhysEd video here

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@pe4everykid

5 years

Get on top of #assessment this year! Here's how I set up my skill observation Google form in #physed It is a blog post with embedded videos that walk you through setting up your form and your response spreadsheet! #IAHPERD @SHAPE_America #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

4 years

She said yes!! Our oldest daughter got engaged yesterday at Lake Geneva, WI. Congratulations, Morgan & Jordan! We are so happy for your future together.

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Mike Graham

@pe4everykid

7 years

.3rd graders first time trying this cooperative activity #physed @DawnLutz

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@pe4everykid

4 years

5th grade Rock-Paper-Scissors partner battle. Warmup activity with NO equipment. #physed #HPEatHome #Geneva304 The video on the screen can be found here

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Kindergarten “free choice” activities. Learning to use equipment and space safely. Sharing/taking turns. Working independently or with others. Exploring a variety of movement options! #physed

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Mike Graham

@pe4everykid

6 years

Here are some sample ideas for Uno Fitness that I have used in the past. Feel free to make up your own and share what you do! #physed

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Great #fitness activity called “Uno Fitness” - Ss wearing @GopherSport FitStep Pro pedometers in #Physed to track activity levels. @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 #IAHPERD

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@pe4everykid

2 years

This little area in my gym has probably saved 100s of trips to the nurse! #physed #routines #procedures

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Did an online scavenger hunt with a group of 2nd graders today! I'd call out the item, Ss would run & find it & bring it back in front of the screen. I awarded pts - 5 for 1st, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, everyone else gets 1. #physed @Geneva304 #HPEatHome Thx @MrCondranHPE 4 the idea.

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Free Choice Holiday Stations 🎃 👻 this week in #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

4 years

NO equipment? No problem. A quick warmup/fitness activity that worked great with my 3-5 grade students this week! #physed #HPEatHome #iahperd

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Proud of my daughter who serves as a Combat Medic in the @USArmy @NationalGuard Leaving this morning on deployment. 🇺🇸 Love you! #proudpappa #besafe #hurryhome

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Adding “Bean Bag Golf” 🏌️ to my website resources soon! #physed #IAHPERD

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@pe4everykid

2 years

New pocket chart sleeves to post the Grade Level Outcomes for each lesson/unit! Grade to reference during your teaching AND as an advocacy piece for anyone who enters your gym. #physed @Palos_Sports #PhysEd @SHAPE_America

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Kindergarten - body part awareness and color recognition with Share a Spot. 😆 #NoFilterPE #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

2 years

2nd locomotor skill practice activity is “Roll & Go”. A self-directed game with dice. 🎲 originally saw @physedreview game Rolling Locomotives here Instant Activities Volume 1: Dice Games by PhysEdReview on Teachers Pay Teachers #PhysEd

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@pe4everykid

5 years

Saw this on Twitter and saved the picture. Cant remember who posted it, but I ❤️ it! #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

“Aerobic Bowling” 🎳 played in groups of 2-3 with my K-2 students. #physed

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@pe4everykid

4 years

If your District doesn’t allow the use of equipment in #PhysEd yet, here’s another way you could get students practicing locomotor skills with this version of “Roll & Go”.

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@pe4everykid

6 years

Instant activity with 5th Grade “Jellyfish Tag” adapted from @physedreview in #physed today @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 a fun cooperative activity to start our lesson. #iahperd

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Socially distant tag game? I think this could work. Gonna give it a try next week. #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Hula 💵 Moolah - a build off of Champions & Challengers. How much money can you accumulate by the end of the game? Promotes communication, decision making, compromise, & throwing for accuracy. #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

A quick look at “Hula Moolah” in action with 3rd grade #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Kindergarten instant activity “Popsicle Stick Run” - Ss choose a bucket/kiddie pool to start at and take 5 sticks. Music starts, they travel around cones & drop 1 stick in the pool they started at until all sticks are gone. Go to home base when finished. #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

I’ll be explaining these in a little more detail with my students starting Wednesday, but I just wanted to share some of my “procedures” to spark some ideas & help your year run smoother. #physed #procedures #education

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Gotta tell you, @LovePrimaryPE this has been a fun, motivating activity for my students! We are calling it “Race to 5” #physed Simple, lots of cardio, and ANYONE can win, not the most athletic kids because of the luck of the dice. 👍🏼

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@pe4everykid

5 years

Rolling out Fitness Calendars this year @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304 in #PhysEd Helping Ss build healthy habits to improve fitness. Thx to @physedreview for the calendar & @JoeyFeith @phys_educator for the "Live Every Adventure" theme idea!! #LearningTogether304 #IAHPERD

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@pe4everykid

3 years

The best thing I'm doing to get organized this year is creating an "At-A-Glance" Curriculum document. Each activity is a clickable link that opens the resource (PPT, video, activity sheet). Each yr I can re-use, tweak & add content. Created it with @VismeApp #physed #curriculum

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Cone Flip Champions in action! #physed #instantactivity

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@pe4everykid

8 months

Move the Pin - students choose overhand throw, underhand throw, or rolling. Focus on stepping with opposition. #PhysEd Complete rules:

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@pe4everykid

9 months

Got one of my bulletin boards up today. Can’t wait to start another exciting year! Thanks to @CoachSladecekPE for the idea #physed #backtoschool

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@pe4everykid

9 months

“Cone Flip 4-Square” by @physedreview Using this as an instant activity this week in grades 3-5. Check out his video here: #physed

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@pe4everykid

4 years

My K-2 students love the #physed school skill videos by @physedreview We worked on our eye-hand coordination with juggling scarves. Check out his YouTube channel for lots of great content. @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Avoid Darth Vader! - basketball 🏀 and fitness activity! Video here: #physed @physedreview

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Happy 21st birthday, McKenna Faith...great to see my 3 daughters and granddaughter all together today!

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@pe4everykid

5 years

I am honored to represent @Geneva304 & @Williamsburg304 as the 2019 Illinois Elementary PE Teacher of the Year! Thank you to everyone for all the congratulatory msgs. It is a rewarding feeling knowing that I influenced so many in some small way. #IAHPERD #physed

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@pe4everykid

5 years

My double kindergarten in groups of 2-3 playing “Decorate the Cookie” in #physed today #Geneva304 #LearningTogether304 #iahperd

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@pe4everykid

6 years

5th graders playing Champions & Challengers in #physed I assess their underhand throwing technique as they play @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Basketball 🏀 Shooting game on half a gym. 1st team to make 5 baskets wins and rotates to next hoop. Continue until you’ve won at all 3 baskets. Prefer “6 Wins, Wins” but “3 Wins, Wins” will have to do. #physed #basketball

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@pe4everykid

4 years

Keeping kids safe during face to face teaching...It’s all the little things that go on behind the scenes that people don’t always see. Sanitizing PE equipment between classes multiple times a day.🧼 🧽 #physed

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@pe4everykid

4 years

I get a lot of requests from ppl asking for my resources. All the lesson content I use with my students, I share for FREE on my website in a weekly re-cap called "This Week in #PhysEd " Check it out! #HPEatHome @Williamsburg304 #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Chicken Soup! I put a tire in the center of the chute and Ss try to get all our rubber chickens into the “pot” by shaking the chute. Teach a couple strategies and then play fastest class time! #physed

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@pe4everykid

7 years

.One of my go-to fitness activities! "Uno Fitness" great lead-up prep for #fitness testing grades 3-5 #physed #espechat #IAHPERD #Geneva304

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@pe4everykid

2 years

“Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To” is a great number recognition activity I played with my kindergartners today! #math #physed

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Ok, I have to rant here for a second…I know a lot of you have been there too! Other groups using your space & not returning it the way they found it. It’s my “Friday Funny” bc #IfYouKnowYouKnow #physed

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@pe4everykid

3 years

It has been a tough year in the teaching profession. But this email that I just received from a former student who contacted me through my website has made ALL the hard work worthwhile. You NEVER know the impact you have on students' lives. #physed #Geneva304 @heartlandhawks

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@pe4everykid

1 year

Okay… @kellidsmith is on 🔥 lately with all her great content she’s sharing on YouTube! Check out Hula Hoop Road Trip! Great for K-2 to work on LMS & traveling safely in open space. #PhysEd Video

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@pe4everykid

3 years

Home Run Dice 🎲 Derby with 1st grade. Hitting off a tee/cone using dice and Scorekeeper XL app on iPad. #physed

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@pe4everykid

2 years

It's been a week of BIG decisions, and it's only Monday! I've decided I will no longer be doing #PhysEd presentations. I'll miss seeing many friends, but I'm unloading all the "extra" things on my plate to focus on me, my family, my job. #physedteachersagainstburnout

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@pe4everykid

2 years

Hitting off a tee this week with “Home Run Dice 🎲 Derby” using the Scorekeeper XL app to track points. Here’s a look at how I set this game up in my gym. #physed