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
7 Themed Activities for Your Field Day Event
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
Family Fitness Night for Physical Education
I started looking for ideas to encourage families to participate in PE activities together after reading a few tweets from other teachers about their Family PE and Fitness Nights, and attending a session on Family Fitness led by Lindsay Dillon … Read More
Summer Camp Fun – How To Use Sticker Mosaics For Your Camp Program
Whether you are planning a Day Camp, Sleep Away Camp, Neighborhood Camp or ‘Pod’ Camp, let’s all StickTogether for a whole new level of ‘together time’ fun this summer with sticker mosaics! It’s time to start planning for the summer! … Read More
Simple Fitness Ideas & Brain Breaks for the Classroom
Common knowledge from educational materials suggest that a student’s attention span is as long as their age. As adults, we know that we should get up and move every 50 minutes. The trend today is less sitting and more moving. … Read More
Memorial Day Activities for Senior Residents
Memorial Day is a special day for our country to honor and remember those who have died in the line of duty. While many of us enjoy seeing Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, it is important for … Read More
Mardi Gras Game for Phys Ed
My Town At Mardi Gras Game I have always loved games that integrate creativity, music, multiple roles, and competition. It is also helpful to incorporate current events when working with children to encourage community awareness and opportunities to communicate about … Read More
