PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

School districts and PE teachers often face the challenge of finding resources that are both high-quality and engaging for students of different ages, interests, and experience levels. In PE, schools often patch together different programs for elementary, middle, and high school—if they have curriculum resources at all.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As a PE teacher in a Montessori school, I know my situation is unique compared to PE teachers in traditional schools. I recognize that I have it easier compared to many of my peers, especially in the public school setting. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels. Teachers and schools are often left navigating a wide range of options.

Health

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This module provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing movement concepts and movement patterns that can carry over into a variety of other physical activities. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

Academics

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy.

Physical Education

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

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills. Grade 7) Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone, and other communication skills.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This module provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing the movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with flag football. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This module builds on the Invasion Basics module for grades 3-5 and provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing the movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

Middle School

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Shot in the Arm explains the history of the anti-vax movement and weaves in social constructs that have impacted the waxing and waning of vaccine confidence. CATHERINE BOREK Scott’s wife, Catherine Borek, has been a public high school teacher in Compton, California, for over a quarter century. ROBERT KENNEDY JR.

Schooling

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. Students will also benefit from the Form 101 component of this module, which teaches fundamental athletic skills, running posture, leg movements, and arm movements. Teacher Evaluation.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Students will discover the joys of mastering new skills and challenges while fostering a lifelong appreciation for movement and the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This allows physical education teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors. The post Health & Wellness (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For decades, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Students will discover the joys of mastering new skills and challenges while fostering a lifelong appreciation for movement and the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Middle School

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). As the year progresses, most continue with units focusing on fundamental movement skill development (FMS). Purposeful Walking.

Cardiovascular

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Outcome [E4.3&5].

Motor Skills

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

PE Teacher

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. If a student was misbehaving in class and not listening to the teacher, they missed PE.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Students can be nervous and anxious about their new classmates, teacher, and class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But as a pe teacher, you don’t have to go at this lofty task alone!

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. What Are SEL Activities For High School? Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. Explicit SEL Activities For High School: These are targeted SEL lesson plans that focus directly on SEL skills in class.

High School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” If virtual PE is going to be synchronous learning, there is still an obvious element of technology needed for PE teachers and students to work together.

PE

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Invest in Physical Education – Physical education has been underfunded and forgotten at many schools. Investments can be made in equipment, curriculum, and our physical education teachers to ensure every student can participate in some daily exercise routine. But schools are reimagining P.E. Ready to Learn More?

Fitness

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Benefits of Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education Physical education teachers are always looking for engaging lessons and workouts. More importantly, teachers want to introduce and replicate the fitness options that students will see outside of school. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise.

Physical Education

Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Standards provide consistency and guidance to teachers in developing programs, and when assessing grade-level outcomes, provide evidence of effective instruction. Standards-based instruction is the way teachers design, plan, deliver, and assess content that is aligned to standards and grade-level outcomes.

Movement

Heartzones

JUNE 13, 2023

Reach Outside of the 4 Walls of the Gym During my 20 year career as a PE teacher in Vinton, Iowa, my school would hold an open house the first few weeks of school. Parents and their children would go from class to class to hear from the teachers about what they could expect their children to be learning in the coming year.

Gyms

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

The barbell bench press is an excellent movement for students to learn and develop. But we must prioritize proper barbell bench press form when teaching and incorporating this movement into workouts. This article will explore technique and movement tips for great barbell bench press form. Download Now!

Strength

PLT4M

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, students develop motor skills and movement patterns like throwing, catching, and deflecting (S1). In addition, Kan Jam can be played just about anywhere, making it an excellent addition to a lifetime fitness curriculum. Standards Aligned – Kan Jam aligns with many Shape America National Standards.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program. These activities can be used in the beginning of the school year, or anytime you welcome students back after holidays or breaks.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nothing is harder than teaching barbell movements to teenagers. ” Working together, the athletic department, athletic director, sports coaches, guidance office, and physical education teachers can get almost 80% of student-athletes into the class. Let Us Do The Heavy Lifting. Download Now!

PE

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

While it still applies, it’s simplistic, and we need something new to deal with the coming reality that they will be leaving the school pretty soon. My mother was a Montessori toddler teacher for over thirty years as well. The apple did not fall too far from the tree in that regard.

Achievement

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

Physical Education