Help your group recognize American Heart Month this February by scheduling fun tournament games to play throughout the month that will keep them active while exercising their heart. These activities can be altered to fit any group age, from young … Read More
Tag Archives: Physical Education
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
Featured PE Teacher – Brad Comer
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Brad Comer! About Brad: My name is Brad Comer and I am currently enrolled at Monmouth University training to become a Health and Physical Education teacher. I … 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
Tips For Teachers Preparing For Classroom Observations
A teaching observation is part of the checks and balances that ensures teaching and learning are occurring in the classroom. Whether you’re in year one or year twenty-five, you have to go through this process. This may inspire you to show … 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
Holiday Themed PE Station Ideas
Jennie Graves here from MSA West Academy. We are doing holiday stations in P.E. this week to get into the Christmas spirit. We also use it as a review of all the skills we have done for the second nine … Read More
Escape Room Activities for Physical Education
Engaging middle school students in a Physical Education lesson can sometimes be challenging. With this in mind, I am always trying to be creative and come up with new and fun ideas that are engaging for students, but are also … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Monica Lassiter
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Monica Lassiter! About Monica: I teach Elementary Physical Education at Community Christian School in Tallahassee, FL. I teach PreK-5th grade to about 150 students. This is my … Read More
Cardio Drumming Activity for Grades K-5 – “Baby Shark” Theme
Jennie Graves at MSA West Elementary School here with another one of my lessons I wanted to share. This time I wanted to let you know how awesome Cardio Drumming is for students. I teach kindergarten through fifth grade. There … Read More