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

SHAPE America

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. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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The Beauty of Open-Ended Games in PE (Part Two)

Montessori Physical Education

Here is a summary of the rules for the Sustainability Game: One at time relay race style, teams take a tennis ball from the playing area and bring it back to their home base. Bringing a ball from home base to the teacher will result in receiving two balls. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.

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Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

School Yard

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. Creative Tools for Your PE Obstacle Course. The UCS Urban Adventure mats are designed for fitness activities in a safe environment. Make PE Engaging and Fun for All Students.

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Why Game-Play is Important

Physical Education Ideas

Research suggests that playing games offer a combination of both growth mindset and zones of proximal development – the sweet spot for learning that covers the area of what they can do with help and what a student can do without help. I know people (even teachers) wonder why we play games in class. is just “playing games.”

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Field Day: Inclusion for All Students

School Yard

Field Day is one of the most exciting events in a school year, and often a favorite event for teachers and students alike. A whole day dedicated to having fun and participating in physical activity is a great way to engage all students. Mix some of the active games in with time for sensory exploration and creativity.

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PE Games For Elementary

PLT4M

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. Whether you’re introducing classic games or trying something new with elementary students, incorporating a variety of activities keeps them excited and active.