Make this DIY frame in just a few easy steps! A photo is worth a thousand words, and there are so many different ways for kids to paint these wood frames. It’s a great project for them to express creativity and … Read More
Celebrate National Arbor Day with your senior residents by providing a variety of fun tree-related activities. Here are 5 ideas from notjustbingo to get you started. Wood Craft Help your facility’s Craft Club practice their sanding and decorating skills by … Read More
As a Middle school Physical Education teacher, I have discovered that many students get easily bored with basketball-related units. Perhaps students tire of learning the same units year after year or maybe it’s the amount of skills-work involved that discourages … Read More
Mindful Movement The best kind of play is one that combines fun and novelty with success. A 4 year old student of mine, who was not able to put together the required postural control, righting reaction, and attentiveness for hopping … Read More
Help your residents celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week during May 12th-18th (formerly known as National Nursing Home Week) by scheduling a week’s work of fun activities for your residents that relate to this year’s theme: Live Soulfully. Think about … Read More
By Nancy Pitkin A program by Nancy Pitkin called Musical Hand Therapy is a 5-step program designed for either a one-on-one activity or a larger group. It uses humming as a tool to soothe and calm the body and spirit, combined … Read More
My name is Lindsay Karp, I teach physical education and health at Bret Harte Elementary and A. Russell Knight Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. Catapult is a fun, energizing game that focuses on multiple fitness components and creativity. I first … Read More
Are you looking for fun themes to add to your activity program? A Nautical Theme is the perfect theme to add to your Spring or Summer calendar. Whether you are planning a summer camp theme, activities for VBS, classroom or … Read More
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd at your senior living facility, host a variety of fun activities throughout the day that get your senior residents thinking about the environment. Check out a few of the following ideas from notjustbingo … Read More
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Elizabeth Geertsma! About Elizabeth I am an Elementary Physical Education Teacher at New Groningen Elementary School in Zeeland, Michigan. This is my 6th year teaching in Zeeland Public Schools. I … Read More
