While there are certain tenets that make a great teacher in general, there are also intangibles that make teachers great. And these are not mutually exclusive. For example, one can have the tenets of a great teacher and not display … Read More
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Jumbo Jacks Activities for Physical Education & Active Play
Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills has always been an important component in my elementary physical education program. Through my 15 years of teaching P.E., I noticed that a lot of many students lack hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. … Read More
Topgolf Activity for Physical Education
My name is LaDonda Porter and I would like to share with you a concept that has been three years in the making. This activity was a culminating activity for our golf unit. Students learned putting, chipping, driving and participated … Read More
Force and Action Stations – Grades K-2 PE Activity
My name is Ryan Regan and I am excited to share with you what our Wellness Team designed for Force In Action stations for our K-2 students. We were approached by our Kindergarten team asking us to help them with … Read More
Basketball Buying Guide – Which Basketball is Better for My Program?
At S&S Worldwide we sell over 200 Basketball products, so if you’re unsure which ball is best for the needs of your program, event or activity – this guide will help you. There are many things to consider like where … Read More
Games with Bowling Pins for Camps, PE, and Afterschool
Sometimes a few bowling pins can add some out of the ordinary creative activities that will keep your campers and students engaged the entire time. Minimal supplies are needed, other than bowling pins, grab some balls and cones to coordinate … Read More
Four Spot Exercise Fitness Activity For Virtual PE
Hi there, my name is Coach Gelardi and I teach Pre-K to 5th grade Physical Education in District 26 in Queens, NY. I am going to be explaining one of my favorite activities that I created for both in person … Read More
Quick Hands PE Activity – Assessing Response and Direction
My name is Seth Lundquist and I teach PreK-5th grade physical education in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Quick Hands is an excellent game to play at the beginning of the year or after a long break because it assesses my students’ … Read More
Alphabet Soup Frisbee Activity for PE
I started this frisbee lesson with my students and turned into an activity called Alphabet Soup. Students throw the frisbee at the target – the center hoop is 2 letters and the outer hoop is 1. Students mark off whichever … Read More
Simon Poly Spot Game for PE
Simon is a fun game to play that incorporates jumping and hopping. Students also get to be creative and make movement patterns for their partners to follow. This game has been a fun way to work on focusing and memory … Read More