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Kindness is one of those special things in life that is free to give out while bringing so many benefits to yourself and others. Being kind is shown to have positive effects on both people and the world around us. Encouraging and modeling kindness is one of the easiest ways parents, school staff, and other caring adults can help create a positive school …
For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Winter is a festive time of year because so many holidays are celebrated by people from different religions, cultures and races. We spend time with family and friends, connect with our faith or culture, give and receive gifts and enjoy special foods and treats. However, this time of year—especially in schools and …
Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers, I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Coming back to school after such a break is tough, but we only have a short few weeks before the end of the fall semester. Hard to believe it is almost 2025! A …
health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster is an exciting multi-week celebration ending with an epic event day your students will not soon forget! Through our new partnership with Booster, the program now comes with even more great resources, dedicated coaching and a streamlined timeline, making it easier and more fun than ever to exceed your school’s fundraising goals and directly support …
#FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE December 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 7:30-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-8:05 am – WELCOME Overview of Day’s Activities / Presentations from Ben Brandau 8:10-9:10 am – LECTURE Building Foundational Fitness in 7th Grade Sports Academy by Elijah Beamon OVERVIEW: In the 7th grade sports academy, strength and conditioning are integrated to build foundational fitness. The focus is on age-appropriate …
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Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am Independent Newsmedia Lara Cox wants to get kids moving. The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October. …
Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time. For more information, (Click Here).
Check out the FREE multimedia resource collection for educators from Hip Hop Public Health that teaches kids in grade K-5 about the “ABCs” of healthy relationships with friends and family: Autonomy, Boundaries, and Consent! Their collection includes original videos, songs, standards-aligned lesson plans, take-home materials, and more! Just create a free account to access The ABCs of Me and Hip Hop Public Health’s full library of educator materials …
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