Tired of the same old sports games? These five games provide a twist to classic sports that will keep kids active and engaged while having fun! Equipment Needed: Gator Skin Balls Bowling Pins Tennis Balls Ping Pong Balls Soccer Balls … Read More
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Preparing For Safer In-Person PE Instruction During a Pandemic
Submitted by: Dustin Yakobuian Are you ready for in-person PE when schools re-open? Read this to help get prepared! The White House wants schools nationwide to reopen! Teachers may be vaccinated before it happens, but your students and their families … Read More
6 Equipment Ideas For Socially Distanced PE Lessons
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we think about space. For example, I cannot watch a movie or TV show without silently commenting on how they are not properly socially distanced. Nor can I watch and see how they are … Read More
Noodle Transport Activity for Elementary PE
My name is Kyle Bragg and I teach at Anasazi Elementary School, Scottsdale, AZ. Creating meaningful, relevant lessons that students can apply in multiple settings is a trademark in my program. It is important to empower students and give them the … Read More
Roller Ball Instant Activity for PE
Hi, I’m Frank Petras and I’m excited to talk about an activity I came up with last year called “Roller Ball”. I’ve always been a big proponent of finding new and creative instant activities for my students. Activities that require … Read More
Dance Activities for Physical Education
Dance is a great way to spice up your physical education unit! It’s also a fantastic way to work on balance, footwork, spatial awareness and so much more. These activities, assessments, and bulletin board ideas we’ve compiled from PE Central … Read More
Volleyball Activities for Physical Education
Volleyball is a perfect sport for any PE curriculum. It can be done indoors or outside, with fairly basic materials. It’s also a fantastic tool for working on teamwork, hand-eye coordination and movement. These activities, assessments, and bulletin board ideas … Read More
Dodgeball Game Alternatives & Activities
There are so many alternatives to the traditional game of dodgeball that many enjoy playing. Some are themed and can combine a number of skills to make it more challenging and exciting, while others have multiple ways a team can … Read More
Pathways and Directions Stations PE Activity for Grades K-2
This year, my coworker and I decided to have our students participate in stations that worked on pathways and directions. Pathways and directions are components of our Space Awareness Unit. These two components focused on TN standards “travels in five … Read More