SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

Motor Skills 358

Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 358

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Locomotor Skills: (Grade 6) Safely and purposefully uses mature locomotor skills in rhythms and patterns in dance, fitness, and sport environments.

Middle School 98

Middle School Schooling Dance Physical Activity 98

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

In celebration of the Summer Olympic Games, we created 10 stations you can use for an Olympic themed Field Day. Each station highlights a sport included in the Summer Olympic Games and includes an activity plan and a station card. Etiquette (K) Recognizes the established protocol for class activities. (1)

Physical Activity 138

Physical Activity Dance Agility Physical Education 138

School Yard

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Backward chaining which initially involves the student to participate at the end of the task/activity vs. completing a series of complex steps can reduce frustration and promote feelings of success. Mix some of the active games in with time for sensory exploration and creativity. Champion Sports Tug-Of-War Rope.

Creativity 52

Creativity Physical Education Teaching Teaching 52

School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Also be sure to explore the Group Activities & Games tag page to find inspiration for lesson plans and active games for the whole class. Read More: Group Activities & Games. Shop All: PE Equipment & Sports Supplies.

PE 52

PE Agility Motor Skills Creativity 52

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

If students get a new playing experience every time they play, this is the definition of replay value, a hallmark of any good open-ended game. Open-ended Games elicit lots of emotion, which influences memory and learning. We know games and sports can be emotional. Those are pretty standard for any game we play.

PE 79

PE Teacher Strength Middle School 79