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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. One of the best outdoor activities I have found to teach these skills is sledding down a hill.

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

SHAPE America

I am a physical education teacher in New York City who is committed to embracing a more inclusive and empathetic teaching style in physical education. 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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The Heart Behind Field Day

Mr. Kirsch

Field Day is more than an end-of-year event for elementary physical education teachers. And for those of us teaching in Title I schools, the stakes and rewards often feel even greater. As an elementary PE teacher, I spend the entire year helping students build skills, confidence, and a love for physical activity.

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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

SHAPE America recommends 225 minutes for middle and high school students (150 minutes for elementary). He has been teaching for 17 years and resides in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, where he enjoys coaching and exploring the outdoors with his wife and three sons. All students should get at least 60. Follow him on X @McKinneyPhysEd.

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

SHAPE America

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students.

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Invasion Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

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. Explore our K-5 Curriculum with these select Lesson Plans from some of our most popular Units. Download Now!

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Instant Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

The right instant activities for elementary PE can help kick off physical education class with energy and structure. From tag games to other fun game variations, we’ll break down and sample activities from PLT4M’s library of elementary physical education curriculum. What Are Instant Activities for Elementary PE? Let’s dive in!