SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. An example of this is to run, then add kicking a ball, or skip and then lunge.

Motor Skills 361

Motor Skills Sports Sport Sports 361

Open Phys Ed

MAY 28, 2024

Created by: LaDonda Porter, Shannon Maly, Stephanie Dickson, Dan Tennessen, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn Introducing middle school students to golf brings with it opportunities for both physical and mental growth.

Middle School 85

Middle School Schooling Academics Dance 85

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Etiquette: (Grade 6) Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities. Grade 7) Demonstrates knowledge of rules and etiquette by self-officiating modified physical activities/games or following parameters to perform, create, or modify a dance.

Middle School 98

Middle School Schooling Dance Physical Activity 98

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: Demonstrates knowledge of rules and etiquette by self-officiating modified physical activities or games. Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

Middle School 86

Middle School Dance Schooling Academics 86

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. SEL activities can help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and life. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom.

High School 105

High School Schooling Exercise Strength 105

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

The activities included are some of your OPEN favorites that we have updated with additional academic language and activity procedures to assist with welcoming students into your classes. These activities can be used in the beginning of the school year, or anytime you welcome students back after holidays or breaks.

Academics 52

Academics Physical Education Physical Activity Dance 52

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

At any point in the round, if all balls are taken from the playing area, everyone loses the game regardless of how many balls they have at home base. The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation.

PE 79

PE Teacher Strength Middle School 79