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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

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Fun Dynamic Kindergarten Activities & Games

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Fun, dynamic, free kindergarten activities and games guaranteed to burn some energy, increase physical fitness, and improve gross motor skills.

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Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

School Yard

Skill-Building & Review. Obstacle courses are a particularly excellent opportunity to have students continue to build and review motor skills they’ve been working on in class. Also be sure to explore the Group Activities & Games tag page to find inspiration for lesson plans and active games for the whole class.

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Why Game-Play is Important

Physical Education Ideas

There are countless and immeasurable skills that students can develop through game playing. Just to name a few: critical thinking skills, creativity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. I love watching creativity flow through active game sessions. I love watching students try and attempt a skill and fail.