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Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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). Stay tuned for another survey opportunity for secondary teachers this spring. The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete.

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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

If you often find yourself wondering or asking in an online community what you should do in PE this week or next week or how to start, then you picked the right article to read. I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. Let me tell you a little bit about me.

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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. Kristi Bieri, PE teacher at Odessa Upper Elementary, shows off her school’s Amplify Kindness mural.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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Steal the Pumpkin: A Spooktacular Halloween Game for Grades 1-5

Elementary P.E. Games

Are you an elementary PE teacher searching for a spooktacular Halloween game to ignite the holiday spirit while keeping your students active and engaged? In this blog post, we’ll unravel the game’s setup, gameplay, and offer tips to make your Halloween-themed PE classes a memorable and physically active experience.

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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

Use Age-Appropriate Materials For elementary students, simple stories or discussions about the natural life cycle can be a gentle introduction. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! We also help them become more comfortable talking about other uncomfortable topics.

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Scooter Games for Elementary Physical Education

Carly's P.E. Games

This has become a well known game in the PE teacher community. Please check out my other links: My Teachers Pay Teachers Store: [link] My Webpage: [link] My Youtube Channel: [link] My Pinterest Page: [link] Sink the Ship : This is always one of my student's favorite games of the year! Your students will have a blast!