Being a summer camp counselor is a fun and rewarding experience, but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. With the importance of working with children and their safety in mind, there are certain essential items you need to … Read More
Tag Archives: Charles Silberman
How to Integrate Math into Physical Education
It seems like mathematics is a subject that falls into three categories: you like it, you know enough to get by, or you absolutely hate it. For those who love it, I applaud you all. Now you can learn how … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Charles Silberman
This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Charles Silberman! About Charles: I am a Physical Education Teacher at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD. I teach Head … Read More
How to Host a Literacy Night for Physical Education
A Literacy Night is a great way to show how integrating literacy through physical activity is simple and can improve reading and writing abilities. You can work with classroom teachers, the PTO, and the community to put this event together. Here … Read More
5 Ways to Use Classroom Procedures for a Better Teaching Experience
With the start of the school year underway, I thought I would share some key things to keep in mind when teaching procedures to students. As an experienced teacher who interacts with new teachers on a regular basis, one of … Read More
Tips & Strategies for First Year PE Teachers
If you’re reading this, chances are you just got your very first physical education job. Congratulations and welcome to an amazing profession where you get to change lives and make a real difference in the world. The sky is literally … Read More
Water Activities for Kids on Hot Summer Days
Summer is a special kind of season. With its sense of freedom and more relaxed air, summer can be one of the more anticipated seasons around. The weather generally allows for travel and other plans with less interruption except for … Read More
4 Outdoor Games for Summer Camp
Summer camp is a treasured time of year many school children look forward to. It means time with friends in a less structured environment, with all the fun summer activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, and all those camp related … Read More
5 Classic Fitness Games for Kids
It often amazes me just how many fitness games come with complicated rules and require so much equipment. Not every physical educator, day care center, summer camp, recreational program, or family has the space or means by which to acquire … Read More
The Importance of Planning a Successful Field Day
Think back on your Field Day events from your school days. What do you remember? Many of you will remember how much fun you had, the games you played, and spending time with your classmates. Field Day is a great … Read More