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By giving students information to take home to parents, such as a PE class newsletter, you can let parents know that their students are learning valuable lessons and skills in PE class. Letting parents know what children are learning will invite them to talk about physical education and the fun activities in PE with their children at home. If you have permission, include pictures of students while they are practicing activities in class or after school. It can help make kids feel proud of their skills and show parents exactly what happens in class. If you're a parent, watch for papers sent home about after-school activities, and ask your student what they might be interested in doing. Most of these activities are funded based on the number of students that participate, so you can show your support by having your child get involved. These activities can reinforce the teamwork abilities and physical skills learned in PE class.  For example, your student might be interested in a team sport, such as soccer, basketball, or softball. There are normally a number of different options for enrolling students in after-school team sports, including leagues sponsored by the schools or the community. Your student might also be interested in doing a more individual activity, such as yoga, dance, tennis, or golf. Many of these individual activities can be learned by attending classes that are provided by local businesses. Some communities may sponsor open classes, as well. If you have a busy schedule, you can coordinate with other parents to organize carpooling or snack duty. By allowing after school activities to use PE spaces, you are ensuring that students will have a safe and accessible place to practice sports and movement outside of the classroom. This can encourage students to pursue these activities as a lifelong endeavor. For example, you can support the soccer team in front of the school board if they request funding for new nets. Both PE classes and the soccer team will benefit from safe equipment for students. If your school does not already have a recess program implemented, encourage them to adopt one. Recess has been shown to keep students intellectually and physically engaged throughout the day. If you are a parent or student whose school does not have recess implemented for young students, you can visit a school board meeting and ask for the topic to be discussed. During teacher development classes, instruct teachers to include some physical activity in their curriculum. Encouraging students to get up and move by playing movement-based games in math, science, language or reading class can keep students' minds and bodies engaged throughout the day. For example, having time in science class where students are encouraged to plant flowers, tend to a garden, or take soil samples will get them moving and also give them hands-on science experience.
Ask parents to keep physical education in mind at home. Enroll your student in after-school activities that interest them. Provide safe and accessible spaces for after-school activities. Encourage recess breaks in your school. Train teachers to incorporate PE into other subjects.