The Benefits of Physically Active Learning [POD] In the first episode of our new podcast series, The Primary PE Huddle, hosts Dan Hays and Andrew Stanton are joined by Dr Andy Daly-Smith, Read More »
A little movement makes everything a whole lot better If there is one recurring theme in my blog posts over the years, it is the importance of movement. And if there is one thing Read More »
8 reasons why children benefit from Physically Active Learning Indoor break is no fun for teachers. This is partly because it’s harder to set up the classroom for the next lesson or get some Read More »
It sounds good, but does physically active learning actually work? Learning maths whilst being physically active. It definitely sounds like fun, but does it really work? The short answer is yes, it does. A six-week Read More »
The grand old Duke of the great outdoors I want to use this post as a tribute to HRH, Prince Philip, to recognise the difference the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards has made to Read More »
The gift of obsession! It occurred to me recently how children are blessed with an incredible imagination. But, the creative thoughts running around their mind possess an even more Read More »
Facing 2021 like a Navy Seal! Recently I learned about something called the 40% Rule, used by the US Navy Seals to push themselves through the toughest of physical challenges. The Read More »
The ‘bubble’ is bursting (and that is a good thing)! I cannot think of many sports scenarios sadder than the one I am about to describe. Imagine deciding to run a marathon for charity, in Read More »