PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough. “72% of U.S.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

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. PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 2, 2025

Whether we like it or not, a (Montessori) classroom teacher is a salesperson, and you need to do everything in your power to grab the attention of the audience. As many of you know, as a Montessori PE teacher, I've always focused on integrating physical Education with the classroom curriculum.

Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! 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. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary

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. Keep learning and sharing with other PE teachers to stay inspired.

PE

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. Setting up different lane configurations to vary challenges and keep students engaged. PreK-2: 1.2.6 PreK-2: 1.2.9

Teaching

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

While invasion games are often associated with traditional team sports like soccer, basketball, football, ultimate frisbee, and hockey, they can also be adapted in creative and age-appropriate ways for students at all grade levels. Get Free Sample Lessons!

Elementary

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. Teachers can modify and vary based on the game, activity, and what they have! Makes fair choices as directed by the teacher.

Elementary

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.

Elementary

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.

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.

Physical Activity

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

OCTOBER 12, 2023

KYSHAPE provides daily slides with prompts, as well as activities and social media posts for each daily theme that administrators, health and physical educators, and other classroom teachers can use. As a health and physical education teacher, I teach kindness as part of my curriculum. The impact of health. minds event., but all year.

Schooling

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

As a Physical Education teacher, you have the exciting task of organizing a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it's "Summer Olympics” or "Water Based," a theme sparks creativity and enthusiasm among students and staff alike. Been there. Choose wisely. What worked well?

PE Teacher

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.

Middle School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As technology becomes more prevalent in the classroom, physical education teachers must create classroom technology rules to ensure students use technology appropriately and safely. As a result, many teachers and schools struggle with the looming technology issues and distractions that occur with students using devices in the classroom.

Physical Education

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. Or is it vice versa?

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JULY 8, 2024

An Olympic year is always a special time for an elementary PE teacher. While there are certainly many events that a teacher can draw inspiration from, I am particularly biased to the original events, athletics, swimming, and chariot races! This feedback can help steer your creativity and lessons.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. To start, physical education teachers can define their overarching goal for students.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For example, beyond just a PE budget, there are other types of funding streams like curriculum budgets, technology budgets, and other places to get funding. And if there aren’t options within the school district, many teachers are encouraged to look for grant funds. ” Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 16, 2024

Watch hundreds of PE teachers Hula hooping (some for of the first time) at TAHPERD! In the time-honored tradition of bringing the best to the PE world, Gopher debuted ChulaHoops at SHAPE National this year. Teachers from coast to coast participated in the challenges at the booth and experienced the joy firsthand.

PE Teacher

Fit and Fun Play

DECEMBER 12, 2023

– Written By Dr. 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.

Movement

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Physical education professionals (and some Montessori teachers) may ask, “What are we losing from traditional PE if we utilize an integrative model?” For Montessori teachers, this is similar to how sandpaper letters teach how to make letters by physically tracing the letter with a finger and getting tactile feedback.

PE

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 […]

Teaching

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.

Convergent Discovery

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 9, 2023

What’s a teacher on summer break to do?! 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. How much Netflix can one watch?

Physical Education

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

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

PE teacher Adam Hughes reviews with a student how to scale a movement with a PVC pipe. And as teachers and coaches, it is our job to help each individual reach their full potential. From jumping on a bike or rowing machine to jumping jacks and burpees, getting creative with cardio is always an option.

Exercise

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!

PE

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.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Simon Emmerson, a passionate New Zealand-born teacher who now calls Australia home, leads the PE program at STFS. “We have three PE teachers, but we also teach other subjects like math and food studies.” Francis’s is a small school, with class sizes ranging from 2 to 10 students,” Simon explains.

Movement

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. Larger Circle Over Squad Lines As soon as the student passes the teacher they head into the gym and sit on the large circle. There is a small poster attached to the gym door as a reminder.

Elementary

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. It was a colored grid system and I would like to share that with you to give you some ideas for physical distancing in physical education.

Physical Education

The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rainy Day PE: As a primary school teacher, you may be no stranger to wet weather causing havoc during the school day! Rainy days also often affect your lessons, especially when it comes to outdoor activities like PE. Wet play at break and lunchtime often means children cannot go outside, leading to disruption in the classroom.

Primary School

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. As the teacher, we play an integral role in keeping our students engaged and excited. That is the fun of our job.

Teaching

Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. 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.

Physical Activity

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Whether you’re officially starting your new school year or or even part way through it and still battling COVID, it can be challenging for both student and teacher. If your students can’t be within six feet of each other, try incorporating a socially distant PE unit. 2021 can only get better, right? We are only human after all.

PE Teacher