Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

Whether it's "Summer Olympics” or "Water Based," a theme sparks creativity and enthusiasm among students and staff alike. Been there. Choose a Theme Adding a theme can elevate the excitement and tie all the activities together. Choose wisely. Create a diverse range of games and challenges that cater to different interests and abilities.

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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.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

If we consider this model, it becomes clear that students who engage in an integrative approach to learning—where subjects are not isolated but instead interwoven—are more likely to be able to synthesize information and apply it creatively. This ability to connect ideas across subjects is what some may call "outside-the-box thinking."

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PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

Creative Throwing And Catching Games For Elementary PE One of the best things about throwing and catching games in elementary PE is that they can be played with simple, readily available equipment.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School. By integrating purposeful technology use into the classroom, students can learn how to harness it for learning, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With creative modifications, teachers can create dynamic and engaging activities that fit within a gymnasium space by: Using lightweight foam or plastic balls and pins for safe and easy practice. Introducing different challenges like bowling for prizes or different point systems. PreK-2: 1.2.6 PreK-2: 1.2.9

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PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

By incorporating creative and developmentally appropriate challenges, basketball can remain an exciting and accessible part of the elementary PE curriculum. PE teacher and K-5 content expert Mike Graham emphasizes the importance of key teaching cues when working with young learners.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 16, 2022

With our middle school volleyball season ending soon, I wanted to strike while the creative iron was hot. These lessons are perfect for the classroom teacher who has to do it all (including PE) and the PE teacher new to Montessori. Unfortunately, putting up the volleyball poles and net can be a pain.

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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. He pointed out that much of this work may fall on us as teachers. But he encouraged us to network, collaborate, and share the resources we create. This is not a journey we should take alone.

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PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

But in physical education, there are countless fun and creative variations of tag that can keep the activity fresh, engaging, and educational for elementary students. 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.

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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.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Although different computer monitoring software exists to keep students off of things like Instagram and Facebook pages, the goal is to instill good digital citizenship so that students can stay on task without the looming threat of a teacher constantly monitoring appropriate computer use. Students don’t use technology yet.

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Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Timothy Davis – As we head into winter, I often see teachers dreading the long cold days when children may have minimal opportunities to play outside. However, creative minds can keep a classroom fresh and lively simply by transforming the classroom space with a theme.

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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.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 16, 2024

Watch hundreds of PE teachers Hula hooping (some for of the first time) at TAHPERD! Chula Hoops Curriculum: Unit One What are teachers saying about ChulaHoops? BEST hula hoops on the market – from 30 year PE teacher! ChulaHoops has taught over 700 teachers across 12 districts in Texas.

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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.

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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.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Developments in curriculum frameworks around the world have formalised a rationale for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in PE as elements in both curriculum design and in the wording of student achievement standards. Critical thinking can be learned.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi highlights three key places to build out your team: Colleagues Administration Community Partner “Whether you have a team of PE teachers of 1 or 10, you need to get creative with who is on your team. ” Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

PE teacher Adam Hughes reviews with a student how to scale a movement with a PVC pipe. From jumping on a bike or rowing machine to jumping jacks and burpees, getting creative with cardio is always an option. Any type of injury from working out will likely stop a student’s fitness journey in its tracks.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

I’m not saying that Montessori teachers are not physically fit or healthy. This can also be very difficult for a PE teacher who has specialized in their craft and has less working knowledge in the other classroom subjects. A physical education teacher is not expected to know the full classroom curriculum.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2024

We are PE teachers. We know how to be creative! Net-Generation-Add-a-PE-Class-2023 5. PE teachers who introduce tennis in their classes have a unique opportunity to inspire a lifelong passion for the sport. USTA has teaching videos that are also found on YouTube and the free Net Generation App.

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Mindful PE

JULY 23, 2021

One of the biggest changes I experienced moving from a classroom teacher position to the PE teacher position was figuring out what to teach and when for all grades, K-5, for the entire year. And remember, if you took over this position from a retiring teacher, they may have left a wealth of pre-marked books and resources!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

The K-8 Elementary Physical Education Workshop (EPEW) is designed for classroom teachers, physical education specialists and school administrators who are interested in learning and/or sharing lesson ideas for teaching physical education at the K-8 level. Many of our presenters have reputations as experts in the field of Physical Education.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 1, 2024

Our students wait outside the doors until a PE teacher welcomes them in with one of three greetings, which is student choice. No matter how creative our lessons are, it is our starting routine that we hear more positive feedback from! Warm Welcomes at the Gym Door The first part of our routine begins at the gym doors.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

“We have three PE teachers, but we also teach other subjects like math and food studies.” ” This multidisciplinary approach ensures that teachers can build strong, supportive relationships with students in and out of the PE classroom. “I enjoy just playing! Less talk, more do!”

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School Yard

JUNE 29, 2020

However, with a little creativity, PE teachers can help students safely participate in activities by maintaining physical distance while still promoting skill-building and lifetime fitness.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

And while tips and tricks are helpful , PE teachers need actionable plans and strategies for the classroom. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

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The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rainy days also often affect your lessons, especially when it comes to outdoor activities like PE. However, with some creativity and flexibility, you can still give the children high-quality PE, even with limited space. Why not check out our free Year 6 OAA lesson and see if you could adapt it to work in your classroom?

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 1, 2020

As a PE teacher, we need to try and cater for both skill sets. There are plenty of fun and creative ideas for activities and games in your basketball unit: Sharks and Minnows. Some students are on the path to being MJ or Lebron… or somewhere in between. A fun drill which focuses on keeping the head up while dribbling.

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PE 4 Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2023

From the sports hall to the field, from extra-curricular to examinations, PE teaching is one of the broadest, most challenging, yet most rewarding roles within education, and Wanna Teach PE provides insight into the realisms behind being a PE teacher. Drawing on experiences from […]

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. Within a few years, he was asked to present a demonstration in Texas, and after an overwhelming response, Speed Stacks® was born.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 31, 2020

If your students can’t be within six feet of each other, try incorporating a socially distant PE unit. It takes some creativity, but there is a way to blend games kids know and love and still make them socially distant. I did this with success.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

MAY 1, 2024

At that time, there wa s no available literature, no assessment or curriculum material s, and v ery little equipmen t, which po sed both unique challenges and opportunities to adapt and be creative. A dditionally, they would like to see an increase in visibility and understanding of A PE.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 22, 2022

What does that mean for PE teachers? A non-competitive field day is a day filled with fun, creative activities that are planned with all ages in mind. Planning a Non-Competitive Field Day! Spring is here! FIELD DAY is happening soon! You can feel the buzz in the air. No, I am not talking about bees cause it’s spring.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

I found that these two videos from RIAM Exams ( as well as this blog post ) broke it all down in plain terms that I could wrap my head around: So, why would I – as a PE teacher – take the time to gain some basic knowledge about music theory? Because doing so is going to help me: Identify the beat of the song.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Physical education teachers are on the frontlines of providing a comprehensive plan for physical fitness in school. But we need to have PE teachers backs! Find a Time.

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