Artifact #1:
Transitions for PE Teachers
Link to Website:
https://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/liningup/LiningUpStrategiesBagby2015.pdf
What is This & How Can it be Used?
This document provides a range of strategies and activity breaks for elementary students to line up during transitions effectively. It offers creative techniques such as color call, questions and answers based on personal attributes, and engaging activity breaks like Copy Cat or Give Me Five to make the waiting process enjoyable and orderly. These strategies can be implemented in the classroom to promote smooth transitions, maintain student engagement, and foster a positive learning environment.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this article because it offers practical and creative strategies to address a common challenge in elementary classrooms: lining up students during transitions. As a future teacher, I'm always looking for effective techniques to manage classroom routines smoothly while keeping students engaged. This resource provides a variety of innovative ideas that not only promote organization but also inject fun and movement into the transition process, aligning with my goal of creating a positive and dynamic learning environment for my students.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this artifact, I learned a range of innovative strategies and activity breaks to effectively manage transitions and keep students engaged in the classroom. I plan to use these techniques in my future classroom to streamline routines and minimize disruptions during transitions.
Artifact #2:
Daily Warmup Routines
Link to Website:
https://www.thepespecialist.com/dailywarmup/
What is this? & How Can It Be Used?
This article provides a structured daily warm-up and stretching routine tailored for physical education classes, catering to students from 1st grade to 5th grade. It offers a quick warm-up or instant activity followed by stretching exercises conducted at designated "Home Base Spots."
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it provides a clear and organized routine for starting my physical education classes. It aligns with my goal of optimizing instructional time and engaging students from the outset. Additionally, I like how it on explains the purpose behind the warm-up activities.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this resource, I learned the importance of establishing a consistent daily warm-up routine in my physical education classes. This artifact provides a structured approach to beginning each class with an instant activity, home base spots, and a daily stretching routine. I would use this resource in my future classroom by implementing the suggested warm-up activities and stretches to promote physical fitness, focus students' attention, and create a positive learning environment.
Artifact #3:
Google Sites Full of EDU Health Info
Link to Website:
https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/brucepe/daily-routines-and-procedures
What is it & How Can it be Used?
This resource is a guide for physical education teachers, providing daily routines, warm-up activities, and dynamic stretching routines. It can be used by educators to plan and structure their physical education classes effectively. The resource offers a variety of options for warm-up activities and stretching exercises, catering to different health-related and skill-related goals. Teachers can utilize the suggested routines and activities to promote student engagement, foster physical fitness, and enhance overall learning experiences in the classroom.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it provides a detailed and structured approach to planning physical education classes, which aligns with my goal of creating engaging and effective learning experiences for my future students.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
I chose this artifact because it provides a comprehensive framework for structuring physical education classes, emphasizing the importance of daily routines and procedures. This resource offers valuable insights into incorporating technology and interactive activities to enhance student participation and enjoyment in physical education lessons. Overall, adopting these strategies will help me effectively manage my future classroom.