Energize Your Classroom with Andrea, Chesa and Scott from Ever Active Schools

The Podclass

Andrea Dion, Chesa Peter, and Scott Bailey from Ever Active Schools join Elizabeth to discuss ways to bring physical activity into your classroom, regardless of the subject. They look at the importance and benefits of daily physical activity, how to tie activity to cross-curricular outcomes, and provide different games and examples that you can start using the next time you're in your classroom!

Resources:

• Ratey, J. J., & Hagerman, E. (2013). Spark: The revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain. Little, Brown. http://www.johnratey.com/Books.php
• 24-hour movement guidelines
• Diamond, A. (2000), Close Interrelation of Motor Development and Cognitive Development and of the Cerebellum and Prefrontal Cortex. Child Development, 71: 44-56. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8624.00117
• Calgary Regional Air Shed Zone
• Ideas for Your Healthy School Action Plan (free Ever Active Schools resource)

Games:

• Around the World game example
• Relay Race game example
• Gallery Walks example
• DPA everyday videos (collaboration with Ophea)
• Games and activities for self-regulation (Ever Active Schools resource)
• Trail Tales video

For more information on activity permissive learning environments, check out:

• 21st Century Spaces for 21st Century Learners
• The Impact of the Physical Environment on School Well-being Podclass Episode
• Don't Walk in the Hallway (Ever Active Schools resource)
• Don’t Sit Still in Class (Ever Active Schools resource)