Episode 15: Why I Incorporate SEL in PE

Paulo Ribeiro, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, talks about the importance of implementing social and emotional learning in PE classes. This presentation explains the many benefits to students’ learning including learning to regulate emotions, make responsible decisions, and increase problem-solving skills, which leads to better academic achievement.

Episode 14: How I Raised Money for My High School Weight Program

Felicia Durst, SHAPE America’s 2022 Central District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares a way to fundraise for a high school weight room/program through a summer strength program.

Episode 13: Benefits of Incorporating Music Objectives in PE

Katie Smith, SHAPE America’s 2022 Eastern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, discusses the benefits of incorporating music objectives into physical education classes, and how this can be particularly beneficial for students with severe disabilities. This will include co-teaching strategies, class structure, and specific PE & music units/activities.

Episode 12: Tips for Building a Culturally Inclusive Classroom

Paulo Ribeiro, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, provides tips and strategies on how to build a more culturally inclusive PE classroom. This video talks about the importance of teaching empathy and promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students.

Episode 11: Advocacy Before SPEAK Out! Day

Rebecca Lambdin-Abraham-Knipe, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares how you and fellow educators can promote advocacy even before SPEAK Out! Day.

Episode 10: Including Students With Special Needs in Your Classroom

Kasia Givenrod, SHAPE America’s 2022 Western District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, provides suggestions on how educators can adjust their lens to approach inclusion more effectively.

Episode 9: Heritage Month Calendars

Paulo Ribeiro, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, explains the importance of using a Heritage Month Calendar in PE classes to help students become more aware of the many contributions that different cultures and groups have made in our society.

Episode 8: Starting a Unified PE Class at Your High School

Felicia Durst, SHAPE America’s 2022 Central District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares how her school district started a Unified High School PE class and how it has changed their whole school atmosphere.

Episode 7: Ideas for Teaching Rhythm and Dance in Elementary PE

Kelly Zerby, SHAPE America’s 2022 Midwest District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares some ideas and resources for teaching rhythm and dance in your elementary PE classes.

Episode 6: 5 Tips for Organizing Your Google Drive

Join Jessica Matheson, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Health Education Teacher of the Year, for her top five tips on organizing your Google Drive.

Episode 5: Using Visuals to Increase Instruction

Kasia Givenrod, SHAPE America’s 2022 Western District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares an example of how she set up her visuals and station signs and hear why they are so effective at streamlining instruction for students with autism.

Episode 4: The Power of Instant Activities in PE Classes

Paulo Ribeiro, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, talks about the importance of integrating instant activities in PE classes. The use of instant activities contributes to students' learning including increasing engagement and motivation, improving students’ behavior and concentration, and maximizing MVPA.

Episode 3: 5 Tips to Establish a Culture of Movement in Your School

David Kellett, SHAPE America’s 2022 Eastern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, details the five tips to move beyond your classroom to establish a culture of movement throughout your school.

Episode 2: #1 Skill to Teach Kids This School Year

Jen Heebink, SHAPE America’s 2022 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares her #1 game-changing skill for kids. It's simple, but if mastered will take teachers and students to the next level!

Episode 1: 10 Tips for Using Canvas in PE

Amanda Greer, SHAPE America’s 2022 Eastern District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares her tips for setting up your Canvas pages. These are 10 basic tips and things to consider when setting up your pages for your students.

Episode 10: Using GIFs for Skill Assessments

Matthew Bassett, SHAPE America’s 2018 Western District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, joins us to discuss using GIFs as a way to demonstrate skills and assess students.

Episode 9: On the Dimensions of Wellness

Elizabeth Bolger, SHAPE America’s 2021 Eastern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, joins us to discuss the dimensions of wellness and to offer different activities to build students’ healthy habits in each of these dimensions.

Episode 8: Creating a Culture of Movement in Your School

Megaera Regan, SHAPE America’s 2020 Eastern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, joins us to share 5 simple steps for creating a culture of movement in your school.

Episode 7: Breathing Life Into Standard 8

Maria Schneider, SHAPE America’s 2021 Midwest District Health Education Teacher of the Year, joins us to share a twist on the traditional field day.

Episode 6: Increasing Socialization in Health Education

Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, joins us to discuss how she has increased engagement in her health class.

Episode 5: Paraprofessionals in the Physical Education Setting

Barb Reinarman, SHAPE America’s 2018 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, provides examples of how to incorporate and use paraprofessionals in the physical education setting, including how to educate, acknowledge, and appreciate them. She also shares resources to help both paraprofessionals and PE teachers who assist students with special needs within the PE setting.

Episode 4: Every Day Can Be World Kindness Day: How to Incorporate Kindness in PE

Lori Bifarella, SHAPE America’s 2018 Eastern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares an example of how to incorporate kindness into physical education with a fun game called Gift of Dribble. Sometimes while working on skills sets, teachers incorporate invasion-type games where students are encouraged to take items from other teams. In Gift of Dribble, you switch the mindset to focus on kindness and giving, while also incorporating simple social skills and manners.

Episode 3: Speak Their Language: How to Use Love Languages to Show Students You Care

Dan DeJager is a university lecturer, curriculum writer and teacher in Sacramento, CA. He has taught diverse groups of students in a variety of settings. In 2019, he was named SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Episode 2: Incorporating Dance Improvisation into Your Class

Katie Calandra Kritek, SHAPE America’s 2021 National Dance Education Teacher of the Year, shares effective ways to incorporate dance improvisation into your health and physical education classes.

Episode 1: Equity & Access: Tips for the Start of the School Year

Kimberly Ohara-Borowski, SHAPE America’s 2018 National Health Education Teacher of the Year, shares important tips for the start of the school year relating to equity and access.