My experience with GoogleReader has been extremely rewarding. I have enjoyed learning all about new ways to teach technology in classrooms and also new lessons to help teach my classes. Being a physical education teacher, it is hard form me to find ways to use technology. I like the way they explain how to use the items and what they are used for. My students love for me to bring ideas to class. They are always looking for something new.
My first blog I read was the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. http://www.aahperd.com This blog partnered with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! active schools to help bring physical activity back to schools. It hopes to teach all physical education teachers and coaches the importance of staying active. They believe students should get at least 60 minutes a day including before, during, and after school. There are plenty of tools and resources on their blog to help pe teachers with their lessons.
The second blog I read was Summer Meals Kickoff. http://www.ed.gov/blog/
This was presented by Michelle Obama to promote healthier eating for students. This blog has really helped me with my health classes. I have to teach health once a week and I am always looking for new lessons to teach. I teach 7th grade girls and at this age is when they really begin to worry about weight. I like the ideas the blog has given me to help teach healthy eating habits. I give my students ideas of how it must start at home and it also has to be followed by exercise. This has been my favorite blog so far to read. I have found helpful information that will last me for a lifetime. I plan to continue to read it and get more healthy habits.
http://www.ed.gov/blog/2013/04/hey-kids-lets-get-cooking
This blog post was my favorite this semester. It talked about challenging youth to whip up lunchtime recipes that are healthy, affordable, and tasty. This helps kids to decide what they would like for lunch and to prepare it in a way that they would enjoy. They must include a food to represent each food group including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy foods. The students will submit their entries by May 12th and then they will be judged. I know that students at my school complain all the time about the food and this gives them the opportunity to have a voice. Students might enjoy healthier food if they have a say in what they are eating.
I checked out "Hey kids lets get cooking" and it looked like something I could use in class. I agree with you about how the kids complain how terrible the lunches are and now they can try to do something about it. You know, when I was in school, we ran, played, danced, and did all kinds of active things but it seems that kids are getting lazy these days. I'm sure you know all the techniques to get them up and moving. Great information.
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