PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 1.5.6

Elementary 52

Elementary PE Motor Skills PE Teacher 52

Elementary P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Looking for a new and exciting tag game to engage your elementary school students in PE class? Look no further than “Toilet Tag”! This game not only provides a fun and energetic experience but also helps develop important motor skills, endurance, agility, spatial awareness, and teamwork.

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Elementary Motor Skills PE Endurance 130

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Heres how Boardball can be adapted to suit elementary and middle school students: Catch and Throw : Allow beginners to catch and throw the ball instead of bumping it, promoting fundamental movement skills in a way that feels approachable. And so much more!

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Fitness Fitness PE PE Teacher 59

Gopher Sport

JUNE 3, 2024

It is a chance for middle school and elementary students to come together to play tug of war, kickball, or even softball against other classes. Mascot Race: We have our three mascots take to the track to compete for the fastest, most agile mascot in the district. The phrase “Field Day’ brings you back to the end of a school year.

Dance 98

Dance High School Agility Middle School 98

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

According to a 2021 study in the Journal of Applied Sport Science (Taylor & Collins, 2021), focusing on foundational motor skills (like agility, balance, coordination) during preadolescence sets a more robust base for specialization post-puberty.

Sports 98

Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Over the past 4 years I have been our districts Physical Education consultant enabling me the opportunity to adjust the curriculum and provide Professional Development throughout our district to the Elementary and Secondary Physical Education programs.

Motivation 69

Motivation Physical Education Gyms Elementary 69

School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. Some examples of pit stops you can use are: hoop station, agility ladder , over/under obstacle course, water/rest break, stretching, and balance activities.

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Fitness Fitness Schooling Flexibility 52