Use these variations of dodgeball to switch it up and provide a variety of games to a standard game of dodgeball to keep kids engaged and excited to play. Equipment: Dodgeballs (various sizes) Cones Hula Hoops Bowling Pins Noodles Mats … Read More
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USA Baseball Fun at Bat Program – Elementary Physical Education
BATTER UP! USA Baseball is helping equip elementary physical education teachers with everything they need to deliver America’s Pastime to students across the country. Join the movement and teach your students the fundamentals of the game, in addition to important … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Tracy Roessner
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Tracy Roessner! About Tracy: I teach K-8th grade PE at St Helen School in Chicago. I also serve as the school’s Athletic Director, Assistant Cross Country Coach, … Read More
Team Sled Challenge – PE Activity Using STEAM
Add some STEAM to your PE or recreational program! Challenge students to work together to create a sled using cardboard and duct tape, which they will then use to race the other team through a simple track or obstacle course. This … Read More
STEM & STEAM Activity Ideas for Physical Education
Whether you have been challenged to integrate STEM concepts into your PE class, your school is having a STEAM activity day/night or week, or you are looking to partner with Science and Math teachers in your school to enhance learning … Read More
How Achilles Kids Can Inspire Special Education PE Classes
Two years ago, I was working at a summer day camp where I began talking to a co-worker about programs that we used with our students. I told her that I was a runner and I used the programs through … Read More
6 Tips for Camp Counselors Starting a New PE Program
The thought of running physical activities for campers can be scary for camp counselors. What if someone gets hurt? What if the campers don’t listen? What if they don’t like the games? You can probably go on and on with … Read More