Father, Husband of @mrsolsonteach. Cyclist, ElemPE Teacher, Coach. Aspiring Mustachian in search of wisdom, fun, trouble, & adventure. Allll of the side quests.
Longmont, CO
Joined April 2009
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Surround yourself with good people, try hard, have fun, and be really lucky!
Congratulations to @olsoncommakale for being honored as Northridge Teacher of the Year! Well deserved for sure! @NREL_Bengals @SvvsdSchuh @SVVSDsupt
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A class full of 5210+ shirts! These 1st-graders earned an extra PE while learning about and practicing lifelong healthy habits! @healthykidsclub @NREL_Bengals #PhysEd #stvrainstorm – at Longmont, CO
Cup stacking or risk-taking? Cooperative learning? Student choice? Challenge? Joy? Is it meaningful? Is it okay to "have fun"? Why not all of the above? #PhysEd #stvrainstorm @NREL_Bengals – at Longmont, CO
This is what PE is all about. @SquareStateSk8 @CANdAid @NREL_Bengals @DykesDeAnn #physed #stvrainstorm
Drums Alive, Northridge staff edition! The perfect way to finish our after school professional development. Thank you to @olsoncommakale and Tom for facilitating. So much fun! @NREL_Bengals @SvvsdSchuh @SVVSDFineArts @SVVSD
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Today we played a cooperative version of musical chairs called Monsters Inc. Students practiced moving safely around the gym then safely back in their "closets". Hoops were removed until 2-3 remained, but instead of getting out, they shared space S4.1 @NREL_Bengals #StVrainStorm – at Longmont, CO
And this is why we start with walking when we practice safely moving around general space. 🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯+👨🏫 – at Longmont, CO
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We call it "Friendly Froggy Fly" tag – at Longmont, CO
Let's face it. In #physed, students occasionally fall.
Here is a simple way to train students to first NOTICE others & then to HELP others, in a game setting.😊👇
"How did you feel when you helped someone up?"
"What are other ways we can help our classmates?" @PhysEdDynasty
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Thursday: 87°, playing in the water. Friday: 31°, playing in the snow. 2 days in the life of a PE teacher/Baseball coach. #StVrainStorm @NREL_Bengals @LyonsLionsCO – at Longmont, CO
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Behind the scenes leading up to Field Day, and the refreshing celebration of success! 5th graders practiced being coaches & athletes during our gymnastics unit, then teachers & students for our school Field Day. Weeks of preparation paid off! #physed #StVrainStorm @NREL_Bengals – at Colorado, USA
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One of many FD highlights: Radar Trailer. Final station where younger students tested their speed as 5th graders created a tunnel, cheered them on, & handed out "Speedy Tickets" which kids redeemed for a popsicle. Amazing job by our 5's today! #StVrainStorm #physed @NREL_Bengals – at Longmont, CO
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So much teamwork from our staff and 5th graders to make today great! Field Day smiles = Field Day success! – at Longmont, CO
We had such a fun Field Day today! Huge shoutouts to Mr. Olson for all of the planning and preparation, our 5th graders for being amazing station leaders, and our parent community for all of their support! #StVrainStorm @SvvsdSchuh @SVVSD
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My take: Joy 100% Movement is in our DNA. We don't need to teach it. We create environments for students to discover it. Momma bears don't teach their cubs to run or climb. They teach them to use those skills to survive. We curate environments and activities to help kids thrive. – at Longmont, CO
#PhysEd Question of the Day
Is it more important to teach students how to move or is it more important for students to find joy in movement?
#PhysEdQotD
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One might say, "Chick out what's hatchening!" – at Longmont, CO
Welcome to kindergarten, baby chicks! Ss have had the best week watching their chicks hatch. 🐣 #StVrainStorm
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Spot the 2 students who are typically not as engaged in PE as their peers. Without knowing them, I don't think I would be able to tell. We had a free choice day when we had shortened classes. For this group, Independence+cooperation+joy=Magic! #physed #StVrainStorm @NREL_Bengals
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Kindness is free.99! – at Longmont, CO
One of my 3rd graders is offering peers free ‘encouraging buddies’ that can help students who are stressed about state testing. He leaves this on his desk each day and makes a craft for any student who wants one. More powerful than any CMAS test score. @grandviewel
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It has been heartwarming to watch the way that this group of 3rd grade students have been playing together during our jump rope unit. #stvrainstorm #physed @NREL_Bengals
