As educators and youth development leaders, some of the most important things we can teach to the kids we work with are learning how to manage emotions and interact with others. Social emotional learning (SEL) addresses children’s ability to learn … Read More
5 Tips for Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Your Program
Phys Ed Trending Topics – PE Central FB Group (Vol 3.)
If you teach children from grades Preschool – 12th grade, and you’re currently not in our PE Central Facebook Group, you’re missing out on highly engaged Professional Development! We are going to begin pulling the stats on the most engaged … Read More
Phys Ed Trending Topics – PE Central FB Group (Vol. 2)
If you teach children from grades Preschool – 12th grade, and you’re currently not in our PE Central Facebook Group, you’re missing out on highly engaged Professional Development! We are going to begin pulling the stats on the most engaged … Read More
Phys Ed Trending Topics – PE Central FB Group (Vol 1.)
If you teach children from grades Preschool – 12th grade, and you’re currently not in our PE Central Facebook Group, you’re missing out on highly engaged Professional Development! We are going to begin pulling the stats on the most engaged … Read More
Build STEM Skills in the Classroom – Lesson Plans Using Brackitz
Spending time engaging with building toys, from blocks to Brackitz, has dozens of proven benefits both at home and in the classroom. According to early childhood experts at NAEYC, block play builds problem solving and strategic thinking skills; imagination and … Read More
Colorful Buckets Activity – Kicking Unit for PE
By Erik Myer, Elementary PE Teacher The other day I was looking for a different type of kicking activity to do with my students. I decided to take a look at Coach Pirillo’s YouTube channel for inspiration. I came across a … Read More
Out-of-School Time – Programs, Workshops, and Enrichment for Kids
By Chasidy Celestine, National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award 2018 Nominee The S&S Worldwide team is proud to be the sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2018. We are honored to highlight the nominees … 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
Featured PE Teacher – Randy Watts
This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Randy Watts! About Randy: My name is Randy Watts and I teach Middle School 6th, 7th and 8th graders. This my 25th … Read More
Healthy Foods Frenzy Activity For PE
Purpose: To reinforce the MyPlate Food Groups Prerequisites: MyPlate Food Groups, scooters and scooter safety Grades: 2-3 Materials: Hula Hoops (Represent Dinner Plate) Scooters (Represent Shopping Carts) Pictures representing the 5 MyPlate Food Groups (Vegetables, Fruit, Protein, Grains, Dairy) PowerPoint … Read More