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3 Tips for Embracing the PYP: Navigating the Confusion, Realising the Rewards

After a seven-year hiatus from teaching within the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, returning to the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Physical and health Education (PHE) curriculum was a daunting task. The IB had evolved in my absence, and I felt a mixture of apprehension and excitement as I embarked on this educational journey once again. However, […]

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Returning stronger!

31 Comments / PE, Playful PE / Rachel Ford

Hello everyone! I am back and thrilled to announce that Once Upon a PE Lesson is back too! I apologise for my absence and the lack of resources and updates on my website. It has been a challenging time for me as I was completing my master’s degree (MA Education: Leading Sport in Schools) whilst

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It’s Just a Game: By Whose Account?

58 Comments / PE, Playful PE / Rachel Ford

We all know that PE develops social skills and emotional intelligence. Above all, it is important to remember that just as students need time and guidance to discover and practice skills, concepts and strategies, we must give students the same time and guidance to process the emotions they feel so that they can have a positive impact on their performance.

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Moving to the Beat of Their Own Drum

Cross-curricular learning, PE, Playful PE / Rachel Ford

Now we know what movement words are and how they can not only link the learning of movement and language but also use these two learning areas to motivate each other. I would like to share my experience of using movement words within a Dance unit. Although I find teaching dance challenging, using movement words

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Movement & Writing

PE, Uncategorized / Rachel Ford

Storytelling and movement words are great but how else can I ensure that movement within PE helps to develop a student’s language skills?

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Preparing to Tell a Story

PE / Rachel Ford

If you’ve already started storytelling, please get in touch and let me know how it is going. Here are some steps you may like to take to help you prepare if you’ve not had a chance to implement it yet.

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Welcome!

4 Comments / PE, Uncategorized / Rachel Ford

In this blog I want to give everyone a round of applause for plodding on during this uncertain and concerning time. EVERYONE, no matter where they live, whatever their job, is being tested, every day. As long as we are doing our best to look after each other, we all deserve a pat on the back!

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International Baccalaureate: why I love teaching it

195 Comments / PE / Rachel Ford

PE teacher Rachel Ford explains how she approached moving country and curriculum, and why she’s now an IB convert

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