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!

Teaching

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

The 4 Pillars of health we have focused on (Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, and Stress Management/Relaxation) are addressed through a variety of engaging and activity-based lessons. Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. 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.

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

These classes support students of all fitness levels and offer a flexible and effective way to meet physical activity requirements. And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. That’s where PLT4M comes in.

Fitness

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity. Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. It provides variety to keep young students engaged, while laying the groundwork for healthy habits and positive attitudes about physical activity.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

These dynamic games challenge students to think strategically while staying active, helping them develop both physical and cognitive skills. In elementary physical education, there are countless invasion games that help students develop physical skills, social skills, teamwork skills, and more.

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with detailed activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Elementary

PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well explore how these games align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom. Makes safe choices with physical education equipment. Grades 3-5: 3.5.2

Elementary

PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

In this article, well explore how these fun basketball games align with SHAPE standards, preview our full slate of game options with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 offering to help bring these skills to life in your classroom. Examples include, but are not limited to: 2.5.1

Elementary

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Never underestimate your ability to create and teach new games and activities.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year!

Elementary

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Consider creating a competition about a health-related habit, like a physical activity challenge. Get creative and use your connections! Teachers come up with so many creative and inspiring ideas! Maybe you can incorporate some health-related trivia into the morning announcements. Be sure to check them out!

Health

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

Motor Skills

School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s during recess that they develop crucial physical and social skills through play. When the debate centers on the mandate rather than the well-being of our youth, everyone loses. It’s a paradox: we want children to be more active, yet we use their active time as a punitive measure to manage classroom behavior.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

Physical Activity

School Yard

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There is much research supporting family engagement in children’s education being one of the building blocks for academic success, but what about physical activity and living an active and healthy lifestyle for a lifetime? When families are active together, they spend additional time together and experience health benefits.

Physical Activity

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

JUNE 29, 2023

International Self-Care Day, celebrated annually on July 24th, serves as a reminder for individuals around the world to prioritize their well-being and embrace self-care practices. Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Wellness

The Sporting

JUNE 26, 2023

Exercise for Dogs: The 7 Best Sports for Your Best Friend Most dogs are highly energetic, and they need to be frequently engaged in some type of physical activity to expel their pent-up energy. Agility is a good source of workout for dog owners as well since they also run with their dogs to supervise them throughout the course.

Agility

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education

AASP

APRIL 28, 2022

<p>To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, AASP invites you to prioritize yourself by completing our 31-Day Mental Wellness Challenge: a series of daily tasks to bring mental health to the forefront of your mind and allow you to take a moment for restorative self-care.</p> Get up, get active, and have fun!</p>

Wellness

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! Use them individually or combine to create a basketball court outline, adding an interactive visual element to your activities. And with their quick flip-and-reapply feature, transitions are as smooth as a well-executed play!

Gyms

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

This includes setting clear objectives for the day, such as promoting teamwork, encouraging physical activity, and fostering school spirit. Choosing a Date (When It's Not Too Hot) Spring weather can be unpredictable, so it's crucial to pick a date that offers pleasant conditions for outdoor activities. What worked well?

PE Teacher

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 7) Explains the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 7) Explains the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

Middle School

School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Objectives: Understand the connection between social emotional learning and classroom physical activity and how the COVID-19 pandemic requires creative approaches to keeping children active in school. Re)introduce tools for integrating physical activity in the classroom. Resources from Training: Slide Deck.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Need For Physical Education Grants Physical education is a subject worth investing in! The importance of physical education is well documented. Most grants have larger defining characteristics that physical education can easily address. Finally, physical education should not have to rely solely on grants.

Physical Education

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

Sports

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. It keeps your mind from wandering and instead focuses on the physical sensations of the body. and Melinda Smith, M.A.

Exercise

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

Movement

School Yard

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

A whole day dedicated to having fun and participating in physical activity is a great way to engage all students. Use these activities and ideas to make your field day more fun for all students, including those with special needs. Offer a Mix of Active, Sensory, and Creative Activities.

Creativity

Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

If you capture their attention right away with a creative, engaging activity you’ll keep their interest for the duration. If kids are interested, and activities look fun they’re guaranteed to join in. They didn’t do those favorites every day, but they remember how cool it was to bring those special activities out.

Movement

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 11, 2019

Well, is it? Just to name a few: critical thinking skills, creativity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. I love watching creativity flow through active game sessions. Because students really enjoy playing games, it is a good way to focus their attention and actively immerse them in what I am trying to teach.

Motor Skills

AASP

APRIL 24, 2023

Get creative.</strong><br </strong><br /> Tap into your creative side and write a poem, pick up a paintbrush, or experiment with a new recipe. Try out new creative activities and see what is the best creative outlet for you.</p> </p> <p><strong>4.

Health

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A goal is the culmination of knowledge and habits we hope to instill for lifelong physical activity and health. We are still teaching the students about health and wellness. Hopefully, I have taken a lot of the creative work out of it for you. We should distinguish objectives from goals. Your only job is to implement it.

PE

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. Ensure a skilled workforce – ensuring staff have the competence and confidence in providing sport and physical activities.

Sports

The PE Hub

APRIL 8, 2022

This year all schools are being encouraged to get their pupils involved in sporting activities throughout National School Sport Week. With all the pressures on schools to teach a deep and diverse curriculum, taking part in sports and physical activity can sometimes slip down the list of priorities. Not a member yet?

Sports