505 Hawk Talk: Fitness and Wellness Through Writing

Saturday, April 5, 2014: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Convention Center: 125–126
Physical Activity: Fitness & Wellness
Intended Audience: Elementary, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty
Speakers: Kimberly Kostelis, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT; and Carol M. Ciotto, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
This session will provide participants with an innovative approach for researching fitness and wellness topics through the use of a creative writing project within the K-6 public school setting with a link to Common Core State Standards. A step by step approach will be shared for enhancing school partnerships through the development of a school-wide fitness and wellness magazine (Hawk Talk); researched and written by 3rd grade students and edited by PETE college students. (CEU)
Handouts
  • The Hawk Talk_Day 1.docx (81.0 kB)
  • The Hawk Talk_Day 2.docx (80.0 kB)
  • The Hawk Talk_Day 3.docx (80.9 kB)
  • See more of: Physical Activity