SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and explore other exciting Halloween games that’ll have your students enchanted with physical activity. Game Setup: Witch Tag: Brew the Excitement The tagger for this game is the witch.

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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 8) Responds appropriately to participants’ ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts. Grade 8) Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities.

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

These activities can be used in the beginning of the school year, or anytime you welcome students back after holidays or breaks. The activities included reinforce responsible behaviors and how to successfully work with classmates. Personal Challenge: Participates in physical activities that bring confidence and challenge.

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School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Head over to the Physical Education category page to see what’s new.

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