7 Themed Activities for Your Field Day Event

Field Day is one of the most exciting events during the school year. It wouldn’t be complete without some themed activities designed to get kids moving and practicing the skills they learned all year. These 7 activities from PE Central feature popular themes that will … Read More


North Park Elementary School – Health & Wellness

North Park Elementary has been a part of the Let’s Move Active School program since 2013 and is proud to be awarded the Let’s Move Active School National Recognition Award!  We have been working hard for many years to create … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Jodi Barasky

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Jodi Baraksy: About Jodi Barasky: I teach Physical Education to about 140 students in grades K-8 at Rondout School District 72 in Lake … Read More


Cosmic Bowling Activity for PE Class

Physical education teacher Andrew Beckner shares this creative cosmic bowling activity that he uses for his PE class. One week per school year, the lights are turned out in the gym, but the students’ energy levels are turned way up! … Read More



DIY Prayer Box – Christian Craft for Kids

Looking for a functional craft activity for your Sunday School, VBS, or even at home? Have your group create their own prayer box to help them direct their thoughts and prayers, and become closer to God. Begin a discussion about what types of … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Jason Leach

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Jason Leach! About Jason Leach: I teach at Independence Elementary in Keller, TX. This is my 11th year at Independence Elementary and … Read More


Waltham Boys and Girls Club – Afterschool Program

By Sarah Hebert, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Winner I moved to Waltham in the spring of 2014 from Southbridge, MA and joined the Waltham Boys and Girls Club in the summer through my position as a One … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Patrick Sullivan

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Patrick Sullivan! About Patrick Sullivan I am a Physical Education Teacher at  Draper Elementary School in Eden, North Carolina, which is part of … Read More


Fitness Activities for Physical Education

Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand, which is why we have compiled PE Central’s top fitness themed lesson ideas, best practices, and bulletin boards in honor of March being National Nutrition Month. Here are some great lessons and activities for you … Read More