Often elementary PE teachers find themselves teaching in classrooms, stages, or tight spaces without much room to move. Learn about some easy, minimal equipment ideas for teaching PE when the gym is not available.
GROOVE is a dance, wellness, and fitness modality that feels a bit like a structured dance party. It celebrates the joy of moving, encourages unique movement choices, honors individual needs, and brings groups together through playful dance interactions. It is an excellent inroad for non-dancers as facilitators insist you “can’t get it wrong,” while also being a dance-lover’s dream as they get to play with the simple steps in their own way. This highly accessible dance form is new to the Utah scene, with Melanie as the only certified GROOVE facilitator in the tri-state area of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Experience firsthand the benefits of play in this interactive, lively, and immersive workshop. Explore your internal drive for fun and enjoyment as we engage firsthand in group games led by Playworks. Participants will walk away with an overview of the basic cognitive and physical benefits of play, a variety of games accessible for individual and group use, and an understanding surrounding the power of play to bring out the best in every person.
