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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

SHAPE America

Redesign and Organize A well-organized gym isn’t just about tidy equipment; it sets the tone for structure and intentional teaching. This gives kids purpose and makes assessment easier. “I Set Up a Self-Assessment Corner Use visuals like red-yellow-green cones, posters or simple checkboxes where students can reflect after a lesson.

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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

Too often, it is stuck in isolation like a dusty gym mat in the corner. Is our hesitation to collaborate setting up a veneer that gym class is its own thing, with zero connection to the rest of the school? Language arts teachers are writing persuasive essays on environmental science. However, are we doing this to ourselves?

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

By my way of observation, this implication of skill development introduced and developed in a progressive and staged manner seems inherent in many fundamental movement skill assessment and teaching programs. dance, swimming, bike riding, fitness, gym), 'outdoor pursuits' (e.g. Adventure Education.

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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

Our goal is simple: support PE teachers and students with high-quality, standards-aligned lessons that actually work in the classroom and gym. A quality middle school PE curriculum helps students expand their motor skills while introducing fitness concepts like goal setting, self-assessment, and personal responsibility.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym! They perform better on standardized and functional assessments. Much of physical education is based on: An active approach; Experiential learning; and Student collaboration.

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5 BRAND NEW Gopher Exclusive Products for Ultimate Fun!

Gopher Sport

Plus, with their vibrant colors and customizable banners, these pits will add a pop of excitement to any gym or playground. The AssessPro Jump Board is here to take your vertical jump assessments to the next level. Get ready to roll, dive, and dodge in the coolest Gaga experience ever!

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Conquer Curriculum Planning with Confidence!

Gopher Sport

I can look ahead and prepare for unit by unit by gathering the equipment, forming assessments, and reflecting on meeting the appropriate SHAPE standards and benchmarks. Curriculum planning can help you assess your equipment into what you have, what you need, and what you may need to replace prior to the unit occurring.