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Building a Dream Team: Cultivating an Inclusive and Joyful PE Culture

SHAPE America

If someone asked you what a positive and inclusive PE culture looked like, what would be your answer? As a middle school physical education teacher, my goal is for all students to have a place where they feel valued, supported and motivated to participate. Creating a positive culture in PE starts with relationships.

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

SHAPE America

Unlike classroom teachers who may get pockets of planning time throughout the day, our time with students is almost entirely active. Get Creative With Equipment Storage Use milk crates for different sized balls, pinnies or beanbags. If you’re an educator, hopefully you’ve taken time to refuel yourself for the 2025–2026 school year!

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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Meet Heather: The PE Teacher Who Redefines Resilience and Empowerment

Gopher Sport

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. Below are the top lessons learned during her appearance on the PE Huddle webinar with Dr. Robert Pangrazi. Heather’s journey is one-of-a-kind. It’s not about what you can’t do.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE Classes BOARDBALL Boardball replaces the volleyball net with a portable board, reducing the barriers to play and setup while keeping the core bump-set-spike fundamentals of the game intact. Think Volleyball meets Spikeball. And so much more!

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Big Moves in a Small School: How One PE Teacher Brings Fun Every Day

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He teaches two PE classes, one for Grades 1 to 3 (11 Students) and one for Grades 4 to 6 (9 Students). The Builders School is a special place where students, teachers, and parents all work together to help kids grow. The school believes that children are creative, caring, and full of great ideas. But movement doesn’t stop there.

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Gamifying Physical Education: How Game-Based Learning Sparks Fun and Meaningful Engagement

Gopher Sport

By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche. Why Gamification in PE?