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Field Day: Inclusion for All Students

School Yard

Offer a Mix of Active, Sensory, and Creative Activities. Traditional field day activities like relay races and balloon toss can be modified so that students with special needs can participate by practicing the necessary skills. Mix some of the active games in with time for sensory exploration and creativity.

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Why Game-Play is Important

Physical Education Ideas

There are countless and immeasurable skills that students can develop through game playing. Just to name a few: critical thinking skills, creativity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. I love watching creativity flow through active game sessions. I love watching students try and attempt a skill and fail.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1. Download SHAPE America’s Activity Calendars each month and have your students complete the physical activities that build motor skills. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

School Yard

These classic pieces of equipment may already live in your storage space, but combining them with a little creativity can result in an engaging lesson plan. Creative Tools for Your PE Obstacle Course. Sportime Adjust-A-Hurdles Set of 3. Sportime Dur-O-Hoops Set of 12. Sportime Anti-Skid Agility Ladder. Sportime Spot Markers Set of 6.

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