March is a great month to focus your lesson plans and bulletin boards on the importance of nutrition, because it’s National Nutrition Month! PE Central has many resources to help provide students with the knowledge they need to lead nutritious and healthy lifestyles. … Read More
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Featured PE Teacher – Julia Stevens
This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Julia Stevens! About Julia Stevens: I teach grades K-5 at Willamette Primary in West Linn, Oregon. I have 587 fantastic students in … Read More
Across the USA Theme – State of Arizona
Invite residents to celebrate the beauty of Arizona this May while recognizing the Across the USA themes each month. Honor the Grand Canyon State, which can reach temperatures of up to 98° Fahrenheit in May, with a variety of activities … Read More
Sensory Balls – DIY STEAM Activity
My 10 year old daughter came home after being at her friend’s house with some sensory balls that she made herself. I thought it was a really cool concept, and asked if she could teach me how to make them! So … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Scott Dyer
We are excited to start our Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page! This week’s spotlight is on Scott Dyer. About Scott Dyer I teach at PS 251 located in Brooklyn, New York. My school is public … Read More
Castle Crushers PE Throwing Activity
Castle Crushers is a game that takes the fun of a target throwing activity and combines it with team game elements and partner collaboration. The idea is to knock down the other team’s pins first. Altought it’s not a new concept, this … Read More
Aromatherapy Activity Ideas for Senior Facilities
Aromatherapy, a complimentary therapy that uses essential oils from plants or flowers, has been used for centuries by those wanting to improve a person’s well-being. Because the effectiveness of aromatherapy is wide-ranging, the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for … Read More
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Activities
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some fun crafts and activities! Make shamrocks, leprechauns, and other creative Irish themed projects to add some luck and color to the holiday. These ideas are great for both kids and adults. Horseshoe Craft Our … Read More
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Physical Education
Whether you’re Irish or not- today is your lucky day! PE Central has compiled a list of bulletin board ideas, warm-up activities and lesson ideas that will help you get your students moving this St. Patrick’s Day. Bulletin Board Ideas … Read More
Classroom Book Activity – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Classroom Book Activities for: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom By Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert Story Summary In this rhyming alphabet book, letters are racing each other to the top of the coconut tree. Will all … Read More