Amy Falls, NBCT

Starting next Monday "May is for Movement" Take, or start finding in your camera roll, pictures of your #AdaptedPE students being active outside the gymnasium. You can post and tag us OR send them to us (mapecboard@gmail.com) and we will post them.

Nomination season is upon us! We are seeking candidates for all our officer positions. Each position has a detailed description of duties which can be accessed here: docs.google.com/document/d/1sL… You can nominate yourself or a colleague via this link: forms.gle/sPGzfXvW251kwe…

@MAPEC_Members @superdanpe @NMcCoy_APE @LongviewAPE @Eileenstrong925 @LehaOlsno @JenHeebink @chrisahrens @MrJustinLund @Coach_J_Porter Dan you are going to love it!! My favorite is using a garbage disposal switch and leaf blower!! I can send you the links. So much you can do to provide access for students!! @NMcCoy_APE is fabulous at sharing ideas! If you don’t follow I would follow her on instagram!!

#Adapted family, @superdanpe is looking for suggestions for other devices he should look into to support students of all abilities. Suggestions? @NMcCoy_APE @LongviewAPE @AFallsPETeach @Eileenstrong925 @LehaOlsno @JenHeebink @chrisahrens @MrJustinLund @Coach_J_Porter

@JennyWamsley Hi Jenny!! I had used a little fan and placed scarves on top and when the student or I turn on the fan the scarves go up on the air.

Hey #Adapted peeps.. I am looking for something similar to the game Elefun for my students. Elefun shoots butterflies in the air and kids catch them. #physed

Supporting @specialolympics_md with a Jersey Mike’s sub in hand ❤️ @jerseymikes and @specialolympics_md helps fuel inclusion, teamwork and joy for so many students and athletes across our state! #inclusionmatters #jerseymikesgives #UnifiedPE&Dance

Wow!! My mind is blown!! Amazing work Nicole!!!

@BHunterinBmore Have a great session today!!

*I'm presenting today @SHAPEAmeri #SHAPEKC. *Join Steve Eggerichs ('25 MW APE TOY) & I at 10:45am for "Moving Students from Sideline to Center court: Inclusive Adapted PE Strategies" *We will model lots of strategies you can use to support students in #Physed! Rm 3501FH

What are your favorite ways to celebrate National Adapted PE Week? I’d love to hear ideas that highlight inclusion, movement, & student strengths! How can we celebrate National APE Week in ways that truly uplift our students & teachers? @SHAPEAmerica @MAPEC_Members #AdaptedPE

@BHunterinBmore This is awesome Brad!! Student choice and relationship building!! Gotta love MD weather 😂

Today for #AdaptedPE week, my favorite color shirt wasn’t goin to work since it was 28 degrees this morning. So, I pivoted and made it “pick your favorite color” with choices for poly spots, bean bags, and markers made available. Celebrate what makes you YOU!

@Musser_APE @MAPEC_Members Yes!!! Let’s do that friend!! Thank you for all that you do! You are awesome!

@MAPEC_Members @AFallsPETeach Thank you @AFallsPETeach and @MAPEC_Members ! Let's meet up on video conferencing to plan for 2027!

#AdaptedPE week concludes tomorrow, Friday, with "Favorite Color Friday". Celebrate what makes you YOU! Shoutout to @AFallsPETeach for these daily pushes to raise awareness for APE & thank you to @Musser_APE the inspiration. Post a win from this week too on social media.

Talk with your students about their “movement superpowers.” You might ask: •What is something your body does really well? •How do you like to move? •What helps you participate in PE?

🦸 It’s Movement Superhero Day! As part of National Adapted Physical Education Week, we’re celebrating the movement superpowers of every student—rolling, running, balancing, throwing, using assistive technology, & cheering on a friend. Because everyone belongs in PE. #AdaptedPE

@BHunterinBmore @Musser_APE Love it Brad!! Thanks for sharing your awesome idea!!

I took today's prompt in a slightly different direction. Using it to shine a spotlight on my #AdaptedPE students this week. Here is a link to the doc if you'd like to use it. drive.google.com/file/d/17jXuJp… @AFallsPETeach @Musser_APE

@BHunterinBmore @MAPEC_Members @Musser_APE @Eileenstrong925 I forgot to take a picture earlier. I’m representing my favorite baseball team @Orioles and my work team AACPS HPED! We are truly better together!!

Representing #AdaptedPE week with this shirt from my home school. It represents the school, the city, our teams (Orioles, Ravens, Terps), and state. Team Spirit Day is about highlighting how we all belong together! @MAPEC_Members @Musser_APE @AFallsPETeach @Eileenstrong925

@Musser_APE Focus on ability, not the disability! Be flexible with equipment, your student needs and your lesson plan! Think outside the box! Build relationships with your students!! Ask questions and Collaborate, collaborate and collaborat some more!!

Happy National Adapted Physical Education Week! We would love to hear your advice for a first year adapted PE teacher! Dig deep and tell us what you wish you could have heard during that first year! #AdaptedPE #physed #physicaleducation

Happy National Adapted Physical Education week! Tuesday is hat day to show how everyone learns in their own unique ways! Have a great day! @MAPEC_Members @SHAPEAmerica #AdaptedPE #APE

Wore my bright orange today to celebrate National Adapted PE week! #AdaptedPE

Happy National Adapted PE week!! @MAPEC_Members @SHAPEAmerica #AdaptedPE

@NMcCoy_APE @PELearnPlay #teamwagon

@PELearnPlay Yes, exactly! I live out of these wagons haha

Set this arcade style hoop up for some of my Ss who use wheelchairs or walkers to provide more shot opportunities and more independence in that they didn’t need an adult or peer constantly retrieving/handing them a ball. Didn’t take much and pretty simple to do!🏀 #AdaptedPE