PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

This standard emphasizes how physical activity can be a powerful tool to help students build communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills—especially in a group setting. While all SHAPE standards are important in elementary PE, Standard 3 directly supports social-emotional learning and interaction through structured movement.

Elementary

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Development of specific skills and strategies that include throwing and catching, chasing and fleeing, as well as flag pulling are targeted learning outcomes. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

Academics

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

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.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This includes capacities to recognize one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose. Explicit – Concern For Others Activity Over many of our emotional topics, we have focused on how we feel. Does what we are about to say fit the THINK acronym?

High School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Whether you’re introducing classic games or trying something new with elementary students, incorporating a variety of activities keeps them excited and active. In this article, well explore various types of PE games for elementary, from tag games to team sports.

Elementary