Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Heres how Boardball can be adapted to suit elementary and middle school students: Catch and Throw : Allow beginners to catch and throw the ball instead of bumping it, promoting fundamental movement skills in a way that feels approachable.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. When her physical limitations come into play, she finds creative ways to lead effectively. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb.

PE Teacher

PE for Parents

JUNE 26, 2025

During a recent site visit to Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District, we had the opportunity to observe a creative and engaging student wellness activity—a mock farmers market organized for all students. Students of this rural community are getting ready for farmers market season at their school.

Nutrition

PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

Throwing and catching games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. Teaching Cues For Throwing Skills & Catching Skills Proper technique is essential for developing strong throwing and catching skills in elementary PE.

Elementary

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Strategies for coaches to reclaim play in sports: Incorporate games that develop fundamental skills but remain fun and creative. Lost autonomy: Children who are constantly under adult scrutiny may fear making mistakes, stifling creativity and risk-taking. Reward effort and improvement more than outcomes like goals scored or games won.

Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. What I do: I’m one of the physical education teachers at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, currently in my 18th year teaching in Arizona. Use your creativity.

Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

Basketball games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. Dribbling games for elementary PE in particular provide an excellent way for students to build confidence and control with the basketball.

Elementary

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At PLT4M, we teach and practice the underhand roll via fun and dynamic bowling activities for elementary PE. Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans For Elementary PE Bowling provides an exciting and engaging way to teach the underhand roll in elementary physical education. Get Free Sample Lessons! Download Now!

Teaching

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity. In PE, schools often patch together different programs for elementary, middle, and high school—if they have curriculum resources at all. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, PLT4M offers a curriculum that adapts to your students’ needs—and helps them grow.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

With decades of experience, Christi helped shape a curriculum that brings structure, creativity, and educational value to every class. From elementary PE lesson plans all the way through various high school pe electives, PLT4M has everything you need for PE! Does PLT4M have health curriculum?

Fitness

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

Elementary

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

My creativity and innovation went to good use when developing a plan for cardiac arrest and the reentry of students from psychiatric facilities. I was able to use my family experiences and family dynamic to connect with students who had similar stories. My energy level was perfect for running around a campus of nearly 2000 students.

Schooling

Elementary P.E. Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s one of the most creative, detailed, and fun Thanksgiving-themed games with a very fun approach towards physical activity while also testing the reaction time of any player. All of these tasks show how creative and enjoyable Turkey Run really is. appeared first on Elementary P.E. How do you play Turkey Run?

Creativity

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! appeared first on Elementary P.E. If you’re looking for a fun classroom game to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day then you came to the right spot! The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids. I like using this St.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Overview This or That is one of the staple games that teachers can use in any activity because it’s enjoyable, creative, and it also adds a unique range of elements into the mix. appeared first on Elementary P.E. An immersive, fun adventure! Emoji Pictionary: Thanksgiving Edition Thanksgiving Games: Move and Freeze!

Creativity

Gopher Sport

JULY 24, 2023

To add excitement to your elementary PE lessons, here are 10 fun and creative jump rope games that your students will love! Jump rope games not only enhance physical fitness but also promote teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills among elementary students.

Creativity

Carly's P.E. Games

JUNE 8, 2019

It's fun to be creative while teaching elementary P.E. Not only are they used for tumbling and gymnastics skills, but also for games involving throwing and catching skills. Mats can be used as "walls", "ships", "houses", and much more! The students were so excited the first time they walked into the gym and saw the mats set up.

Gyms

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As an elementary physical education teacher, I have used a variety of anticipatory sets to introduce new activities, skills, or concepts – including video demonstrations and highlight clips, pictures, or group discussions to “hook” the interest of students. Using the Wrong Equipment. This method is sure to spark discussion and laughs!

Elementary

S&S

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

by Olivia Companion, CDP, CMDCP – Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation & Support Creative Reads Kits are exclusive book and activity kits from S&S Worldwide.

Creativity

School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Our expert guests share creative examples of play activities, emphasizing the benefits of peer teaching and inclusion. She has a BA in Elementary Education & Spanish and a Master’s in Bilingual Education. Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 30, 2023

To help alleviate some of the new school year anxiety and replace it with excitement, I have three free lessons and a video to get your creative juices flowing. If you are a Montessori lower elementary teacher, then you are familiar with the Clock of Eras lesson. Click the image to get the free lesson!

Schooling

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

Creativity begins to flow as the skillset (and the brain) grows!!! There is nothing like the versatility of juggling scarves for elementary physical education! Encourage movement and creativity and challenge them to explore how they can use the scarf in different ways. Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit.

Coordination

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Since players may perform actions that the game designer did not expect, the game’s writers must find creative ways to impose a storyline on the player without interfering with their freedom.” ” — Wikipedia Some of the most popular board and video games ever created are classified as open-world.

PE

S&S

APRIL 4, 2024

With our exclusive Creative Reads Kits, you can provide a themed, hands-on experience to complement story time and introduce kids to project-based learning.

Creativity

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 1, 2024

No matter how creative our lessons are, it is our starting routine that we hear more positive feedback from! While this all may seem like common sense and fairly simple, we hear this feedback from parents more than anything else.

Elementary

S&S

AUGUST 8, 2024

Join the global celebration of creativity, self-expression and collaboration inspired by Peter H. Celebrate #InternationalDotDay with our exclusive activity pack for 100+ kids! Reynolds’ book, “The Dot”.

Creativity

Gopher Sport

JULY 8, 2024

An Olympic year is always a special time for an elementary PE teacher. This feedback can help steer your creativity and lessons. We are seeing the Olympic Games through the eyes of a child, who have probably not seen the games before or were too little to remember them. Here is a sample of a lesson that I will introduce.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Luckily, I have children who can recall days in their elementary or middle school gym filled with fun games or challenges. teachers invented, being creative with KnockerBalls can invite even more fun for students. – No limits on creativity! Of course, as my daughter informs me of some of the games her P.E. Launch into 2023!

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

Elementary Physical Education Workshop in Pomona, California Get out of the heat and head to Pomona, CA for the Elementary Physical Education Workshop, July 16th – 20th, with virtual sessions on Saturday July 15th. Below is just a sample. Many of our presenters have reputations as experts in the field of Physical Education.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The goal of parkour is to overcome various obstacles in an efficient and creative way by jumping, swinging, climbing, and running. Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools. Consider parkour! springboard) or vertical (i.e.,

Elementary School

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

Elementary (K-5) Start The Year Here. Creative Mode Fitness. We’ve expanded our OPEN Power Discount program to include massive discounts on hundreds of products that you use every day. That’s the buying power of 120,000 OPEN members. Click the catalog cover shop OPEN Power Discounts online. The Fun Routine (K-2).

Schooling

School Spring Board

JUNE 16, 2021

For many, these unique challenges have also presented unique opportunities to think creatively about how to ensure all students have the chance to get up and moving during recess. Robby Kinghorn, Principal, South Clearfield Elementary, Utah. Chris Wilson, Superintendent, Kennett School District, Missouri. Slide deck.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 15, 2022

It is called The War of Art : Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, by Steven Pressfield. The book discusses the importance of the muse during the creative process. The muse is the creative energy that inspires one to make something seemingly out of thin air. One must do the work everyday.

Creativity

Mindful PE

JULY 23, 2021

This past year, our school district finalized an elementary plan for PE, so I am already heading back to my plans to make sure they align and I have time allotted to include everything in my year. Your School District One of the first places to go for Scope and Sequencing resources is your school district.

PE

School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. The key to pit stops is to make them fun, creative, and give students the ability to catch their breath and offer variety. – 8:50 a.m. Mike Smith.

Fitness

The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Learning About Dance in Physical Education This whole post started based on a conversation I had with a fellow #PhysEdU community member on how to teach dance in elementary PE. Imagination-Driven Dance : Providing prompts that guide dance movements while still providing room for creativity (e.g. Let’s dive in!

Dance

Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. Over twenty years ago, Speed Stacks® founder Bob Fox watched Sport Stacking for the first time on a late night tv show.

Physical Activity