Current Wellness Resources
2017 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Boston – March 14 – 18, Save the Dates
Leverage the Power of Active Educators, is the theme for the 2017 National SHAPE America Convention & Expo which will attract and engage approximately 5,000 health and physical education professionals from around the world who are searching for new products, services and technologies. Event highlights include more than 300 program presentations and industry experts in health, physical education, recreation and dance; world-renowned celebrity keynotes including NFL® athletes, New York Times best-selling authors, and Olympic champions; networking and social events; and a multi-faceted exposition with vendor demonstrations. Plan ahead and take advantage of this fabulous professional development only a few hours’ drive away! FMI or register go to SHAPE AMERICA 2017 For a complete list of professional development opportunities from the Maine DOE, please visit our PD Calendar at http://www.maine.gov/doe/calendar/. |
Read "ME" Agriculture, March 2017
Please submit your applications for readers in your classroom, |
Plan Now for National Drug Facts Week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1
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NIDA For Teens - The Science Behind Drug Abuse
NIDA For Teens is a great site to use when teaching your drug unit. Science-based resources, interactives & videos, drug & health blog, drug facts, teen prescription abuse and more. |
"SPEAK Out! Day" with SHAPE America [Webinar]
A Voice for 50 Million Students who Need Physical Education
Did you know 200,000 physical educators teach in 100,000 schools that serve 50 million students -- who need to be active every day? One voice is powerful, but 200,000 physical educator voices is a movement!
This month's FREE SPARK webinar is about how we can join together and advocate for quality, daily, physical education for every child - taught, by a credentialed physical educator!
SPEAK Out! Day is SHAPE America's premier annual advocacy event. On February 10-11, 2015, physical educators and health teachers will gather in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress to solicit their support of quality programs for all students in our nation's schools.
Register now for this free webinar and learn more about federal bills and national issues facing school health and physical education and how your voice can support these key initiatives. You'll receive access to advocacy resources and learn how to deliver YOUR positive message to parents, administrators and legislators on Capitol Hill.
When: Wednesday, December 10th at 3pm Pacific (4pm Mountain, 5pm Central, 6pm Eastern)
Who: Grades PreK-12 teachers and administrators, PE specialists, and after school program staff
Duration: 45 Minutes
Cost: Free
Click Here to register for this webinar.
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SHAPE America Teacher Toolbox
Monthly instant activities ideas,worksite wellness and family fun ideas. Also look for printable activities, calendars, articles and website resources. Click here. |
Monster Shuffle by The Learning Station
Check out the latest Learning Station video - Monster Shuffle . Your students will love the moves! |
Explore Nature with Your Students and Let It Inspire Them
Whether it is climbing the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park or hiking along a local stream, nature provides awe inspiring moments at every turn. June is Great Outdoors Month. It is a great time to take your classroom outdoors. Or, if you are a parent, why not pack up a picnic and take your family on an outdoor adventure to explore your corner of our beautiful planet? Use the resources below, to get you started:
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Another Brain Break Idea - Shake Your Sillies Out!!
Check out the latest You Tube video from the Learning Station - Shake Out Your Sillies! A great way to get your students moving in the classroom. |
Celebrate Earth Day: Teaching Kids to Appreciate Our Planet and How to Keep It “Green” and “Clean”
If we want future generations to have a bountiful, healthy, and biologically diverse world to live in, everyone has to do their part to help preserve our planet. If we start teaching them when they are young, we can help them develop positive conservation habits that will become part of their everyday life. Earth Day is April 22. We have pulled together some resources, activities and lesson plans on energy, conservation, and the value of keeping our planet green.
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