It is that time of year again. All of us P.E. teachers are planning Field Day. I have included 5 of my favorite Field Day Activities that can all be used inside or outside. Planning Field Day seems to be … Read More
5 Field Day Activities for PE
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Catapult PE Game For Student Fitness
My name is Lindsay Karp, I teach physical education and health at Bret Harte Elementary and A. Russell Knight Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. Catapult is a fun, energizing game that focuses on multiple fitness components and creativity. I first … Read More
Sport Stacking for Physical Activity & Education
Sport stacking has always been one of favorite units to teach in physical education. Sport stacking is an excellent activity for all ages because it encompasses concentration, agility, hand-eye coordination, fitness and can be individual or team sport. I am … Read More
10 Hula Hoop Activities for Physical Education
Hula Hoops are popular in many games and activities, whether it is a warm-up activity for PE, part of a lesson plan for students, or a themed activity to keep kids active. Hoops are a great choice for teachers because … Read More
Winter Activity for Throwing, Catching & Rolling PE Unit
Introduction to students: Who likes marshmallows in their hot chocolate? This activity is part of our winter games unit, which covers many throwing, catching and rolling experiences for our students. I use lots of non traditional equipment for many of my … Read More
Hula Hut Activities for Physical Education
By J.D. Hughes ( pe2themax.com) The Hula Hut Phenomenon I never knew since coining the phrase “Hula Huts” in a cooperative lesson I created in the mid-90s, entitled Hula Hut Relays, that there would be an overwhelming response worldwide leading to … Read More
Halloween Bulletin Boards & Lesson Plan Ideas for PE
Halloween is a great time of year to introduce some fun lessons, excite and motivate students to stay active, share facts about the body and health related information, and display all of the important elements of your PE program! We’ve shared … Read More
Pickle Pong Activity – Learning Virtues and Agility in PE
My name is Mary Cluley, and I am the PE Teacher at Notre Dame Catholic School in Wichita Falls, Texas. I am most fortunate in that I am starting my 24th year teaching Physical Education and I can easily report … Read More
Hoop Hop Showdown – Rock Paper Scissors Hula Hoop Activity
As PE teachers, one of our main goals is to keep kids as active as possible throughout class. Kids want to be challenged and love a good competition. These past few weeks, the Hula Hoop Showdown activity has been so … Read More
PE Central Log It Program for Physical Activity
The free online program from PE Central called Log It helps motivate students of all ages to become and remain physically active, by allowing them to log their daily physical activity steps or miles. Students can participate in a virtual … Read More
