PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

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.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

In Montessori classrooms, children not only engage in traditional physical education activities that support motor skills but also have opportunities to connect what they are learning to the movements and games they engage in during PE. It adds an extra layer of depth to PE programs that may otherwise be seen as secondary.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2025

He teaches two PE classes, one for Grades 1 to 3 (11 Students) and one for Grades 4 to 6 (9 Students). The school believes that children are creative, caring, and full of great ideas. It’s a safe and fun place where kids can learn, play, and connect with each other—and PE class is no exception. That’s why he became a PE teacher.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

A strong PE curriculum builds healthy habits that last a lifetime. In this article, we will explore the vast range of PE curriculum options from PLT4M. Challenges Creating Quality PE Curriculum Across Grade Levels Designing a PE curriculum that works across all grade levels isn’t easy.

Motor Skills

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

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 2, 2025

As many of you know, as a Montessori PE teacher, I've always focused on integrating physical Education with the classroom curriculum. One of the most enriching parts of the PE lesson is when we take time to discuss the hidden meanings behind them and explore the cultural context they provide.

Education

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

Tag games for elementary PE are more than just fun ways to get students movingthey help young learners build essential skills like offensive and defensive movement, evasion tactics, change of direction, and spatial awareness. Download Now! Grades 35: 2.5.3

Elementary

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School. For example, at John Glenn High School in Indiana , PE classes use rackview. And I love the opportunities to measure and track progress and growth.” Now, instead of 30 plus computers in class, you only need a handful!

High School

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. These games also promote teamwork, communication, and decision-making, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 3.5.2

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. PreK-2: 1.2.6 PreK-2: 1.2.9 Get Free Sample Lessons!

Teaching

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Every day, I get to witness the joy of learning as students discover new skills, overcome challenges, use their creativity, make connections and develop a love for movement. Use your creativity. I also enjoy facilitating professional development opportunities focused on team building and “Learning Through Movement.”

Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Why Walking for Fitness Class Is Growing in Popularity In recent years, physical education has shifted toward more student-centered PE electives offerings. Schools are turning to structured walking programs to meet the shift in modern PE. Free Download!

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. These games also promote teamwork, communication, and decision-making, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Examples include, but are not limited to: 2.5.1

Elementary

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Whether its cooperative games, team challenges, or creative movement exercises, the options are endless and adaptable to any environment. Did they try a new PE alternative for after school programs this month?

Physical Activity

Montessori Physical Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

The dilemma I’ve faced is balancing two things that feel equally important to me: ensuring everyone has access to these lessons and receiving fair compensation for the time, effort, and creativity I put into them. Ultimately, it means that more kids learn while playing in this integrated PE system. Why the Change?

Physical Education

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

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas. If possible, move your PE space to the playground or open fields. We also have the excitement of the spring weather that has graced us with its presence.

Physical Activity

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. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges. Include foundational skills (e.g., I invite you to also develop and share your own ideas!

Motor Skills

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! My classes dealt with snow, rain, thunder, and bitter cold windy days.

Gyms

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Get creative and use your connections! Teachers come up with so many creative and inspiring ideas! Health Literacy Month is also a great time to invite in partners from local organizations to speak about specific topics. They can provide a fresh perspective and a lot of expertise. Be sure to check them out!

Health

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It’s important that health and PE teachers take the lead on spreading kindness. In 2018, while working at SCAPA at Bluegrass, a School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Lexington, KY, she was named SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. minds event., but all year.

Schooling

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here! To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here! Maybe it will inspire you to ask your students to create a fun (but safe) fitness routine using common equipment in your school, like chairs, benches, tables and mats.

Physical Education

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But she’s also a primary school teacher and understands the time pressures that come with planning, researching and resourcing an engaging creative curriculum for your pupils. It’s a chance to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to include dance both within your PE and creative curriculum in a manageable way.

Dance

PE Scholar

JULY 13, 2023

The Positive affect in the relationship between self-determination in physical exercise and creative personality.

Creativity

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Pairing the video with a visible thinking routine (I suggest the “Chalk Talk” or “Creative Question Starts”) demystifies underage drinking in a non-judgmental way. Starting the Conversation I use the video “ How Alcohol Affects Your Developing Brain ” to begin the conversation about underage drinking prevention with my students.

Middle School

S&S

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Sometimes a few bowling pins can add some out of the ordinary creative activities that will keep your campers and students engaged the entire time.

PE

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Are our teaching models, strategies, approaches, etc.

Physical Education

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! Patrick’s Day PE Games: Find The Gnome. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Would You Rather? If you’re looking for a fun classroom game to celebrate St. I like using this St.

Dance

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Click here. Happy Easter, everyone!

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. Is the goal of PE to learn the rules of basketball and baseball? The answer to all of these is yes, but they are not the goal of PE. These are all objectives that should be addressed in PE. This is no different in PE. How do we do that in PE?

PE

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Our adapted PE program (THE PEOPEL PROGRAM, (Positive, Effective, Outcomes, Peers, Enhancing, Lives)) will have a three-week unit on our wall learning to traverse and eventually climb. Obviously, we would like them all to go up, but medical restrictions challenge us to be more creative.

PE

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

Gopher Sport

JULY 24, 2023

Jump rope is not just a simple childhood pastime; it’s an excellent way to keep kids active and engaged during PE. To add excitement to your elementary PE lessons, here are 10 fun and creative jump rope games that your students will love!

Creativity

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

teachers invented, being creative with KnockerBalls can invite even more fun for students. 8 Knockerball Games for your PE Class! 8 Knockerball Games for your PE Class! – No limits on creativity! Of course, as my daughter informs me of some of the games her P.E. – Go over how to enter and exit the KnockerBall.

PE

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun!

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