About Your Presenter: Lynn Hefele is the SHAPE America Eastern District 2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year and NYS AHPERD 2015 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. A graduate of Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, Lynn holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Movement Science with a concentration in Biomechanics. Lynn is the founder and president of Literature Enhanced Physical Education (LEPE, Inc.). Since 2009, the company has published 9 teacher resources and 7 children's books. Lynn is a member of the US Games Presenters Network, an OPENphysed trainer, manages the Elementary PE + discussion group on Linkedin and The Physically Educated Family of Facebook. She produced the Physed Audio Blog and writes for PHE America.org. Description: Learn how to use literature to engage minds, move bodies and lift the spirit of your students with fictional stories to introduce K-3 PE units!
Thursday October 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Piedmont 2
Description: Attendees will learn a fun way to integrate writing and literacy into the PE setting. Come create a new game and play some too. Or as Tim writes: "We began this game writing project when my Principal asked me to include writing in PE class. Fifth grade students write/create their own games in small groups. The students then teach their peers how to play the game. The students referee/observe their peers while they play the game. The students all gather to critique the game, offering solutions to problems or ways to make the game better. The game makers join in as the game is played again, this time with the corrections. The better games are shared with other grade levels throughout the school year.
