SHAPE MT 2026

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This interactive workshop focuses on empowering educators with knowledge and practical
tools to improve their health and nutrition. We'll discuss the impact of blood sugar on overall health,
strategies for achieving balanced levels, and how to navigate the confusion around food labels. Through
group activities and action steps, teachers will gain clarity and confidence in making healthier choices for
themselves and their families.

Relevance: In a time when chronic diseases are on the rise, equipping educators with strategies to
enhance their health is vital. Healthy, vibrant teachers are better equipped to show up at their best for
students, families, and themselves, fostering a positive ripple effect in the classroom and beyond.

Takeaways:
-Understanding blood sugar: what it is and how it impacts overall health.
-Practical tips for eating and living to maintain balanced blood sugar levels.
-A fun, hands-on activity to plan a week's worth of balanced dinners with a grocery list to take home.
-A 30-minute fitness session adaptable to all fitness levels.

Outcomes:
-Gain clarity on the relationship between nutrition, blood sugar, and well-being.
-Learn to make informed food choices that support sustained energy and health.
-Develop actionable steps, such as creating balanced meal plans and shopping lists.
-Engage in physical activity to reinforce the importance of a holistic approach to health.

Need a quick activity that works when plans change, time is short, or energy needs redirecting? This session features favorite instant activities shared by future physical educators from Rocky Mountain College and proven PE favorites that require little to no equipment. These are the go-to games teachers keep ready for warm-ups, transitions, brain breaks, and high-engagement moments. Expect active participation and plenty of ideas you can use immediately.

Integrating movements within warm-up for sports and the classroom for whole brain function.