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. What Are Invasion Games? Download Now! Grades 35: 1.5.10 Demonstrates throwing in a variety of practice tasks. Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

Cooperative games for elementary PE are more than just playful group activities—they foster teamwork, communication, and social-emotional growth among young students. While all SHAPE standards are important in elementary PE, Standard 3 directly supports social-emotional learning and interaction through structured movement.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

In todays fast-paced educational landscape, it is more critical than ever for physical educators to be intentional and purposeful in lesson planning. In the realm of elementary physical education, this means transforming routine activities into engaging, interactive experiences that resonate with every student.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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).

PE

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. Educators are left deciding whether to pay out of pocket or rely on limited free options.

Elementary

Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Active Classrooms Month, Play All May, and Family PE Week reached educators, students, and families nationwide, showcasing that fostering a culture of activity is a collective effort. We want to spotlight Washington Elementary for receiving five badges and the Distinguished School honor in 2024!

Schooling

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Together, this partnership marks a major step in bringing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate elementary PE curriculum to schools nationwide. The obvious choice?

PE Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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. Want more than just tag games for elementary physical education class? Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth from the Physical Activity Alliance has long served as a trusted resource for measuring and monitoring data surrounding overall physical activity and more specifically, physical education. Be designed to show that physical education is for everyone , not just the athletically gifted.

PE

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. Fun Jump Rope Activities for Elementary PE There are many different ways to make jumping rope fun for elementary students in physical education class.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Heres how Boardball can be adapted for younger students, why its a great fit for PE, and what educators are saying about it. Testimonials From our Educators, Coaches, and Olympians! The addition of bouncing the ball off the board slows down gameplay, making it easier for younger players to build confidence and develop their skills.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand.

PE Teacher

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. Makes safe choices with physical education equipment. Examples include, but are not limited to: PreK-2: 3.2.3 Uses communication skills to share space and equipment.

Elementary

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. Daryl Siedentop extensively researched physical education curriculum.

Physical Education

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth. Coach Education: Mandate training for youth coaches in injury prevention, recognizing overtraining symptoms, and proper biomechanics for developing athletes. Gradually increase skill complexity and training intensity post-puberty.

Sports

PE for Parents

JUNE 26, 2025

NourishEd Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access. This opportunity not only allowed students to take nutritious items home but also provided a fun, educational opportunity to learn about seasonal fruits and vegetables, budgeting, and healthy food choices.

Nutrition

Rennie Center

MARCH 31, 2025

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently proposed amendments to the states competency determination regulations to provide clarity for schools and districts while long-term changes remain under discussion.

Flexibility

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Mark has been in the field of education since 1976. Mark’s journey in education brought him to Arizona in 1982 where he began teaching adapted physical education at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with!

PE Teacher

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. Dribbling games for elementary PE in particular provide an excellent way for students to build confidence and control with the basketball.

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. Get Free Sample Lessons! Download Now!

Teaching

Rennie Center

JULY 23, 2025

Officials including Governor Maura Healey , Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler , and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have recently called for a ban on access to electronic devices throughout the school day. However, it excludes school-issued devices that serve an educational purpose.

Health

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. A strong PE curriculum builds healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. I had many classes with students getting their physical education degree in the same department.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

You’ll actually be playing the game alongside fellow educators, diving into real-world sustainability issues in a fun and interactive way. So, whether you teach toddlers or teens, you’ll walk away with valuable insights on how to use the game with your students. What Can You Expect? Active Participation : This isn’t a passive lecture!

Middle School

Rennie Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

New approach to early literacy taking shape Sam Drysdale catherine-rauseo Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:15 Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:00 State House News Service State education officials are praising Gov. Read More News Type In the News

Elementary

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Bowling in Physical Education can look, feel and play out like being at a bowling alley, but it doesnt have to. The primary goals of teaching Bowling in Physical Education do not include teaching the routines of how you play at a bowling alley. Bowling can also help students learn discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 24, 2025

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education (PE) teachers, health teachers and administrators? Lets shower our deserving PE teachers with the recognition they deserve!

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. Walking for fitness classes are helping redefine what success looks like in physical education. Instead, they want a structured and educational experience that promotes real learning and lasting results.

Fitness

PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Soccer games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. Fun Soccer Games For Elementary PE Soccer is one of the most popular sports around the world, and many students may have already experienced playing outside of school. Download Now!

Elementary

Gopher Sport

JULY 16, 2025

It’s specifically designed for physical education.” Bo Phillips from Salt Creek Elementary experienced this exceptional service personally. Collin Vander Wal from Mary Stark Elementary experienced this firsthand: “When I had questions on ordering, I’ve been able to contact someone and talk to them right away.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.

Health Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

Middle School

Montessori Physical Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The Clock of Eras is one of the more important and interesting lessons in the Montessori elementary class. This is especially impactful for elementary-aged children, who are in a sensitive period for developing abstract thinking.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

Catherine University—specifically the upper elementary component—that I had a mathematical renaissance. The revelations I had as an adult learner are just the standard of education he is getting as a young learner. It wasn’t until many years later, when I was doing my Montessori certification work at St.

PE Teacher

Lampe

JUNE 3, 2025

After completing my studies at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences many years ago, I began working as a physical education (PE) teacher in Norwegian elementary schools. Over the past 25 years, Ive also had the chance to teach a wide range of other subjectslanguage, mathematics, science, and music.

Elementary School