This dynamic cross-curricular session is designed for elementary PE educators seeking practical strategies and ready-to-use activities that integrate movement with academic learning. The focus is on illustrating how meaningful connections can be strategically woven into daily instruction, bridging core subjects like ELA, Math, and Science within physical education to increase topic exposure. Participants will explore a variety of methods and tools that actively engage students’ minds and bodies at the same time.
Angela Snyder holds an Associates Degree in the Arts, a Bachelor of Science, and an M.ed in Kinesiology. She taught physical education in Texas public schools for 33 years before joining the Quaver team as a Health·PE Content Specialist.
Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST Studio 13
Come explore how using everyday objects in unexpected ways can spark creativity, playfulness, and meaningful movement. By reimagining what “counts” as equipment, participants will experience how props can shift the focus from individual performance to shared exploration, connection, and engagement. This session is intentionally designed to include something for all grades! Grounded in the Meaningful Physical Education (MPE) framework, this session explores how reimagining the purpose of materials can help us design environments where students feel more comfortable, more creative, and more willing to engage in movement in their own ways.
Program will focus on student-centered activities and interventions for managing anxiety, promoting emotional well-being, and building emotional resistance in school-aged learners. The focus will be on skills-based actionable strategies that participants can instantly implement
