Nebraska Extension is a nationally respected educational leader. Extension delivers research-based knowledge to people through direct teaching, experiential learning opportunities and publications. One of the program areas offered by Nebraska Extension is Food, Nutrition, and Health. My job as an … Read More
Fitness Tic Tac Toe Activity for PE
Classroom Book Activity – How Rocket Learned to Read
Classroom Book Activities for: How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills Story Summary In this wonderful story about words and reading, a little yellow bird teaches a dog named Rocket the alphabet. Soon he discovers the joy of using … Read More
Tissue Paper Art & Writing Activity for Elementary School
Objective: To enhance children’s visual art and writing through the use of tissue paper Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Elmer’s Glue or white liquid glue Small container Brush Tissue paper Construction paper Scissors Marker … Read More
Watercolor Resist Art with Writing Lesson for Students
Objective: To visually inspire writing through textured resist art mediums Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Colored Masking tape White glue Watercolor paper Watercolor paint & brushes Crayons Pencils Lined paper Lesson for … Read More
Out-of-School Time Coordination in Pittsburgh Public Schools
By James Doyle, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Winner As a sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017, we are recognizing the nominees and winners for their dedication to afterschool. It’s an average … Read More
Grant Writing for Teachers – Why You Should Apply
Why would you want to be a grant writer for a school? It’s a lot of work to pull together a grant application. And it’s even more work if you’re fortunate enough to receive the grant. You have to keep … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Victoria Turner
This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Victoria Turner! About Victoria Turner: I am a Physical Education teacher at Oakridge Elementary School in Hollywood, FL. I teach 480 students in … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Nicki Case
This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Nicki Case: About Nicki Case: I am a Physical Education teacher at Marion Elementary School in Marion, KS. I teach 223 students in … Read More
7 Themed Activities for Your Field Day Event
Field Day is one of the most exciting events during the school year. It wouldn’t be complete without some themed activities designed to get kids moving and practicing the skills they learned all year. These 7 activities from PE Central feature popular themes that will … Read More
North Park Elementary School – Health & Wellness
North Park Elementary has been a part of the Let’s Move Active School program since 2013 and is proud to be awarded the Let’s Move Active School National Recognition Award! We have been working hard for many years to create … Read More
