Healthy kids are better learners! One of the best things elementary classroom teachers can do to improve student test scores is to integrate movement into the core subjects. A large percentage of children are kinesthetic learners and every child benefits from quick, brain-based energizers. The goal of the session is to provide activities and strategies to help classroom teachers facilitate safe and effective physical activity in the classroom and during recess. This session will provide sample content and instructional strategies that have been proven effective in real-world settings. Teachers will leave with a few FREE lesson plans and support from content experts. You’ll score this session in the 99th percentile for relevance!

Speaker Information

Ellen Ormsby, Program Representative, SPARK

Ellen Ormsby is the East Coast program representative and presenter for SPARK, a national research-based organization that focuses on disseminating award-winning, evidence-based programs within the following content areas: Physical Education (K-12), After School (Ages 5-14), Early Childhood (Ages 3-5), Coordinated School Health and Comprehensive Physical Activity in School.  Ellen has worked with over 1,000 schools and organizations to successfully implement SPARK.  She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Information management at the University of Maryland and is an avid marathon runner and triathlete.

DC Metro Teacher Wellness Symposium Presentations