By: Dr. Kim Morton Did you know hundreds of federal dollars go unspent every year in school districts? Some of … More
Category: The Whistle PE Blog
Top Three Palos Must-Haves for APE Teachers
By Danielle Musser, M.S., CAPE, Adapted Physical Education Specialist The Zone Cannon Launchers As an itinerant Adapted Physical Education teacher, … More
Getting Kids Excited About Nutrition
It seems the sight of children running around a playground is few and far between. Tablets, television and video game … More
BLOG: Impact of COVID-19 on Cardiac Health in Young People
February is American Heart Month, and with the rise of COVID-19, maintaining cardiac health has become increasingly important for people … More
BLOG: Field Day…..It’s almost Spring!
By: Kelly Zerby It’s never too early to start planning for your end of the year Field Day. If your … More
BLOG: The Benefits of Yoga in PE
Yoga has become a very popular activity over the years–and for good reason. Not only does it increase flexibility, muscle … More
BLOG: Negative Effects of Fast Food
We all know that fast food is not a healthy option when deciding what to eat. There is plenty of … More
BLOG: Connect + Choice = Voice
By: Bo Phillips – P.E. Teacher at Salt Creek Elementary, VP of Children for IAHPERD I’m sure we’ve all had … More
BLOG: Helping a PE Substitute Teacher Succeed
Substitute teachers are often at a disadvantage when walking into any classroom. It can be even more difficult for a … More
BLOG: What was that game again…?
Gamechangers that have helped me stay organized this year By: Cindie Cortinas-Vogt Like many of you out there in our … More
BLOG: Tips to Win Over Your Students
By: Kelly Zerby It’s time to go back to school, are you ready? Whether you are going back to the … More
BLOG: Building Strength, Building Character (sportsmanship and encouraging others)
Sportsmanship is a learned trait. While many athletes are naturally gracious, no one likes to lose. With that being said, … More
BLOG: How smartphones and social media are effecting children
We know smartphones are a large distraction in the classroom, but the psychological toll that these devices have on our … More
BLOG: At-Risk Students: How to Spot Them, and What to Do
“At-risk students” is a catchphrase that gets thrown around without much explanation. “At risk” of what, exactly? The term is … More
BLOG: 6 Tips to Prevent Bullying in your P.E. Class
Physical education class is fertile ground for bullies. Athletic and social skills are on full display, ripe to be sorted into … More
BLOG: First Aid In Health and PE And Why It’s Important
When most people, including teachers and students, think of health and physical education, first aid training isn’t usually the first … More