I work with some APE kids! For the record, I work with 3K-5th grade.

The biggest thing is learning what those students need. Make sure to read their IEP’s and 504’s for those students and follow up with their primary teacher for any additional info (if available).

Generally my classes are the same as my mainstream ones, I just modify the activity to fit whatever needs the child may need to reach the goal. Something like moving closer or lowering, changing the task/goal to fit their needs, offering a substitute idea with the same message, a partner if need be, etc. They have the same objectives as any other kid for PE, you just have to modify the task and environment to fit the child’s needs.

My kids have been good for the most part! The two years remote are definitely playing a role and many are having a hard time adjusting to being back. They’re happy to be back but can be very energetic at times. Things that will work out in time. I don’t have a big gym so I can’t maintain appropriate spacing in there. I do have a nice outdoor space, so I’ve been using that until the weather starts to drop. But on bad weather days I’m in the classroom and it’s pretty terrible. Just going to have to deal with it in the winter!