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THAT TIME OF YEAR
Teacher Checklist by Huey Pearson
Take a break from your online routine and check out Huey Pearson's Wellness Site for Kids. This Florida PE teacher, of 30 years, has a lot of pages to inspire you get out, get fit, and have fun. Then after you have exercised come back indoors and take a look at Huey's list of children's wellness books and games. Find one just right for you and your kids, then settle down to read. |
THE TIME OF THE YEAR1. To try a different exercise routine _____
2. To get back on your exercise routine _____
3. To ask someone to exercise with you _____
4. To enter a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 Miles) and invite some friends out for lunch afterwards _____
5. To take a walk on the Beach _____
6. To take a bike ride _____
7. To get a stretch band and workout _____
8. To take a walk with your students after lunch _____
9. To take a walk with your students at recess _____
10. To take all your faculty and staff for a walking faculty meeting! _____
(Try one and watch what happens!)
Just Take the Time!
And more from Huey:This (book) list has taken me about 6 years. I began collecting books for kids after a professor at The University of West Florida encouraged me to find some books that my students might enjoy.
I have spent the time on this because most of the books I could find in our school library were really boring and our students didn't check them out.
Here are some of the strategies that I have used and shared over the years:
READING STRATEGIES
1. Highlight in your school newsletter _____
2. Physical Education/Wellness/Safety Book of the Week _____
2. Late Bus _____
3. Classroom teachers-certain grade levels _____
4. First few weeks of school-extreme heat-K and 1st _____
5. Half days at school-Reading Day/Older students read to younger students _____
6. Let students know you read _____
7. Story time in the library _____
8. After School Care _____
9. Inside Field Day for Wellness/5 stations and one included Reading for Physical Education/Media Specialist _____
10. Displays/Indoor room/hallway shelves _____
11. School Reading Days _____
There is no doubt that books can leave an impression on children. I didn't become a regular reader until I started jogging as an adult at 24. I truly believe that the rhythm from running helped me to become a much better reader. Today, I spend a lot of time on the Internet and in bookstores everywhere I go looking for books. My wife and I enjoy traveling across the United States and she knows we must find a bookstore or two before we leave.
Carol Goodrow: carolgoodrow@verizon.net
Bookmark from the KR/USATF Collection
Graphic from The Treasure of Health and Happiness