Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE
SHAPE America
MARCH 21, 2023
Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside.
Invasion Games For Elementary PE
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. Each lesson includes a one page lesson overview, equipment checklist, game setup, teaching cues, standard alignment and more!
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Elementary PE Lesson Plans
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.
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Tag Games For Elementary PE
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! Get Free Sample Lessons!
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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary 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.
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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning
SHAPE America
OCTOBER 10, 2023
If you ask most elementary students what their favorite subjects are, the most common answers are usually physical education and recess. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.
How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes
SHAPE America
MAY 23, 2023
As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. To maximize time on task, some students worked with the bikes while others worked on fitness games that didn’t require a lot of space or set up.
Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Gone are the days of a one size fits all approach to PE.
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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy
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).
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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?
Gopher Sport
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE
SHAPE America
MARCH 23, 2023
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to advocating for federal programs at your school/district, so don’t be afraid to find the best approach for you to be included in those conversations. Prior to higher education, Lisa taught elementary PE in Hutchinson, MN. candidate at the University of Northern Colorado.
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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation
SHAPE America
MARCH 14, 2023
We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Overall, we have found fishing a great fit for our students developmentally across the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. They explore, make adjustments, and learn from experience and the environment.
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5 Strategies for Using the National Physical Education Standards … and the Benefits of Being a Standards-Based PE Teacher
SHAPE America
AUGUST 2, 2023
I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. In 2022, I was honored to be named the SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. How can I adjust this topic, activity or setting to better fit the needs of my students?
Colorado Model School: Bennett Ranch Elementary
Heartzones
MARCH 25, 2024
” ~ Bennett Ranch Elementary School (BRES) Administrator What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Bennett Ranch Elementary generously was loaned the Heart Zones’ sensors during the 2019/20 school year. The post Colorado Model School: Bennett Ranch Elementary first appeared on Heart Zones.
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Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!
Arizona Health and Physical Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Larissa Talamantes, Mesa Public Schools is the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Larissa!
The Relentless School Nurse: Wendy Lamparelli Knew at Age Seven She Would be a Nurse – Here is Her Story
Relentless School Nurse
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
In the beginning, my passion in nursing was the care of mother’s babies and children but at that time; I could not have known what a perfect fit the profession of School Nursing would be. As a diploma school graduate I had to go to school at night to get my BSN but looking back I wouldn’t have done it any other way.
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St. Patrick’s Day Games For Kids – Race For The Jackpot!
Elementary P.E. Games
MARCH 9, 2022
Patrick’s Day brain break, a classroom movement game, an elementary PE game, or a fun fitness workout for kids! If you’re looking for more brain breaks, classroom activities, or elementary PE games, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Stay Connected.
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St. Patrick’s Day Brain Break – Escape Gold Mountain!
Elementary P.E. Games
MARCH 5, 2022
Patrick’s Day classroom game, an elementary PE game, or as a fun kids workout activity! Patrick’s Day brain break games and fitness activities for kids, then be sure to check out my entire collection – Find The Gnome , Leprechauns On The Run , Would You Rather , and Move and Freeze! appeared first on Elementary P.E.
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New Year’s Would You Rather Brain Break! ?
Elementary P.E. Games
JANUARY 4, 2023
If you’re interested in more Winter brain break games and fun fitness activities for kids, then be sure to check out my entire collection – Animal Race Showdown, Elves On The Run , Winter Run , and Find The Gnome – Winter Edition! appeared first on Elementary P.E. Stay Connected.
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February Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar
S&S
JANUARY 3, 2023
Our 2023 February Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! The post February Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog. Use this printable calendar as a resource to share with your students and encourage them to participate in the challenge in school and/or at home with their family.
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Gamifying Physical Education: How Game-Based Learning Sparks Fun and Meaningful Engagement
Gopher Sport
APRIL 16, 2025
In the realm of elementary physical education, this means transforming routine activities into engaging, interactive experiences that resonate with every student. When students enjoy what theyre doing, theyre more likely to push themselves, collaborate with peers, and develop a positive attitude toward fitness that lasts a lifetime.
Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum
SHAPE America
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Maybe that means I use a particular resource exactly as it is, maybe I modify it to fit my needs or my goals, or maybe I take one piece of it and implement it into what I am already doing. Whatever it ends up being, I approach it as an opportunity. With the Lacrosse in Schools document, you can do the same. Additional Resources.
“Get Active” Videos – Keep Kids Active Over the Holidays
Physical Education Update
MARCH 18, 2023
This series was produced by Katina Taylor, Vice President of the Jason Taylor Foundation, in partnership with the Strong Women, Strong Girls program, Strong Women, Strong Girls is a nationally recognized mentoring program dedicated to raising the aspirations and self-esteem of elementary school girls.
PE Sub Plans
PLT4M
MARCH 3, 2025
Now that we’ve discussed how technology can assist with sub plans, lets dive into specific grade-level considerations and how sub plans should be tailored to fit the needs of different age groups. Elementary PE Sub Plans In many elementary school physical education lessons, some level of equipment or setup is required.
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The National PE Standards Set the Structure — You Provide the Paint
SHAPE America
MARCH 24, 2022
Standards throughout the educational systems around the world are changing to fit the needs and lives of our new generation of students. Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is a 15-year physical educator in Prince George's County, MD, serving as an elementary teacher and PE resource teacher. You Have a Voice.
Turning Red Brain Break – Spot The Difference!
Elementary P.E. Games
MARCH 28, 2022
Turning Red – Spot The Difference is a fun fitness workout game that will definitely get everyone up and moving It’s very similar to my “I Spy” brain break activities, only this one has a twist to it. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Turning Red - Spot The Difference. Stay Connected.
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Halloween Brain Break For Kids – Halloween Races!
Elementary P.E. Games
OCTOBER 21, 2022
This interactive activity makes for a great classroom game or fun fitness workout to help get kids up and moving. appeared first on Elementary P.E. The newest Halloween Brain Break has arrived, and it’s the ultimate showdown in this edition of Halloween Races! Halloween Races is fun movement break and brain break game for kids!
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Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans
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!
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Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers
Arizona Health and Physical Education
OCTOBER 24, 2023
At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.
Welcome Back to School 2022-2023!
Carly's P.E. Games
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Space Jam Warm-Up for the first month of school - Click Here Fitness activity called the "Train Game" - Click Here. (We Alpine Elementary Central Elementary Please check out my other links: My Teachers Pay Teachers Store: [link] My Webpage: [link] My Youtube Channel: [link] My Pinterest Page: [link]
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16 Bowling Activities for Physical Education
Gopher Sport
MARCH 3, 2025
Key reasons why bowling is beneficial in PE: Inclusive Nature: Bowling can be adapted to accommodate different physical abilities, making it accessible to students with varying fitness levels. 16 Bowling and Rolling Activities for Physical Education Lower Elementary Activities (K-2) 1. 4 Ss carry a -orange ball.
Spring Would You Rather?
Elementary P.E. Games
MARCH 18, 2022
You can use this Spring brain break as a movement activity, an elementary PE warm up game, or as a fun workout to get your kids/students moving! appeared first on Elementary P.E. The post Spring Would You Rather?
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Halloween Classroom Games For Kids – Luigi’s Halloween Run!
Elementary P.E. Games
OCTOBER 22, 2022
If you’re interested in more Halloween brain break games and fun fitness activities for kids, then be sure to check out my entire collection – Halloween Run , Halloween Races , Halloween Find The Gnome , and Halloween Would You Rather? appeared first on Elementary P.E. Halloween Would You Rather? Stay Connected.
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Week 8 – 5/11/2020-5/15/2020
Mr. Kirsch
MAY 8, 2020
Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Cool Down Activity: Resource: Joshua Kenneth (New Jersey) & Kurt Skogstad (Rosa Parks Elementary: Sioux Falls, SD). . Virtual Field Day Activities. State Standard : 1, 2 & 3. Email: Dan.Kirsch@k12.sd.us Grade: K-5. Time: 30 minutes. Field Day 2020.
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March Madness! Nominate a Physical Education Superstar for AZHPE Awards!
Arizona Health and Physical Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Calling all shamrock shakers and fitness fanatics! 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? If so, then nominate them here today!
Romanians Have Physical Education Problems Too
Physical Education Update
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Not long ago, while rubbing the sleep from my eyes and nudging the dog off the bed, I overheard the Romanian announcers discussing the state of physical education and youth fitness in their country. The situation sounded familiar, yet different.
Walking for Life: One Step at a Time
Gopher Sport
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In a recent survey of elementary teachers, it was found that most start off the school year with some form of rules/procedures coupled with games of low organization (fun, teamwork, cooperation). FMS, coupled with fitness are foundational to active participation. FMS, coupled with fitness are foundational to active participation.
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My Top Takeaways from the Master PE Teacher Course
Gopher Sport
APRIL 17, 2025
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! This is a huge factor in their success, as well in their ability to see fitness and exercise as a lifetime activity.
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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model
Learning Through Sport
JANUARY 31, 2025
Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education. Physical education therefore needs to provide time to achieve physical fitness and/or physical activity objectives, teach goal setting for physical activity to achieve health outcomes, and teach students how to design physical activity and/or fitness programs.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving with a Free Video Lesson!
Montessori Physical Education
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Clock of Eras is one of the more important and interesting lessons in the Montessori elementary class. From the formation of the Earth billions of years ago to the present day, this clock gives students a visual way to see where human history fits into the broader narrative of the planet's existence.
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Classroom Games For St. Patrick’s Day – Move and Freeze!
Elementary P.E. Games
MARCH 2, 2022
appeared first on Elementary P.E. Also be sure to check out my Facebook group calle d: The PE Lounge It’s full of amazing physed games and resources that your students will love! . The post Classroom Games For St. Patrick’s Day – Move and Freeze!
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Marines In Schools
Slow Chat PE
JUNE 2, 2023
Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education. Taking a critical lens to our profession can make meaningful change.
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Should Physical Education Be Required?
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. We owe it to our kids to provide ample opportunity to explore physical fitness and health through physical education classes. The long-term goal is to help students pursue happy and healthy lifestyles.
Updated Cosmic Tower Lesson
Montessori Physical Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
One of the lower elementary teachers mentioned that she just taught her students about the Cosmic Tower (Cosmic Nesting Boxes). After I created the lesson, I tested it with several of my lower elementary classes in the late spring, and it was a hit. I played the game with my first lower elementary class, and it wasn’t so much fun.
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