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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Focused Attention: Teachers can observe and provide feedback more easily, ensuring each student gets the support they need to improve their skills. And so much more!

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

According to a 2021 study in the Journal of Applied Sport Science (Taylor & Collins, 2021), focusing on foundational motor skills (like agility, balance, coordination) during preadolescence sets a more robust base for specialization post-puberty.

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Fun in the Sun Day! A K-2 Day of Fun on a Budget!

Gopher Sport

I work with the Parent -Teacher Organization (PTO) to create a fun day for roughly 200 students in a rural school. Here is the Game book or the directions that I give the volunteers and teachers! I use our jump ropes, agility ladders, and hula-hoops. Its an entire day of just PE games! Its my favorite yet most exhausting days!

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. PE teacher and K-5 content expert Mike Graham emphasizes the importance of key teaching cues when working with young learners. Demonstrates the ability to encourage others.

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Invasion Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Invasion games for elementary PE offer more than just excitement and energytheyre a powerful tool for teaching key movement concepts like offensive and defensive positioning, teamwork, spatial awareness, and agility. Get Free Sample Lessons! Explore our K-5 Curriculum with these select Lesson Plans from some of our most popular Units.

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Tag Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Whether PE teachers want a quick game for an instant activity or fun variations to fill an entire PE class, there are countless options to choose from. Physical education teachers can easily adapt tag games to work indoors or outside, offering flexibility based on available space.

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Gobak Sodor: Traditional Game of Indonesia

Montessori Physical Education

Nowadays, children (but anyone can play it) are encouraged to play Gobak Sodor because it emphasizes cooperation, agility, and strategic thinking. Speaking of tradition, Gobak Sodor is a favorite game played during various Indonesian festivals, especially August 17, their Independence Day.