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Snowman Championships (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Each day, students will take part in engaging activities that encourage collaboration, kindness, and creativity, whether in the classroom or during physical education. Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit.

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Where Are All the Soapbox Cars?

Physical Education Update

Perhaps as physical educators, we should provide more encouragement for creative improvisation. Here are some other ideas—some tongue in cheek and some not— that might improve our childrens’ dearth of plaything creativity: Make MacGyver re-runs required television viewing for all school-age children.

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Healthy Habits (Grades K-5)

Open Phys Ed

Module Documents Classroom Activity Packet: Physical Education Activity Packet: K-2 Classroom Activity Calendar: 3-5 Classroom Activity Calendar: K-2 Physical Education Activity Calendar: 3-5 Physical Education Activity Calendar: Breathe Journal: Enthusiasm Journal: Thrive Journal: Great Goal Journal: 4 Pillars Student Badges: OPEN Jump Rope Videos (..)

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

Kids exercise when they have phys ed class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag. When this is done, kids usually let their creativity take over and handle the rest.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Module Documents Complete Module Packet: Module Overview: Universal Design Chart: Required Materials: All Module Activities: Sample Lesson Plan: Academic Language Cards: Station Cards: Rope Selection Rule Poster: Jump Rope Progression Card: Creative Mode Station Cards: Long Rope Progression Card: Rhyme Card: Survival Mode Station Cards: Activity Plans (..)

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Plug & Play Fitness Collection (Grades 3-12)

Open Phys Ed

Fitness Words with Friends Fitness Words with Friends [ PDF , WORD ] Words with Friends Letter Cards [ PDF ] Words with Friends Activity Chart [ PDF , WORD ] RPS Level Up (Push-Ups) RPS Level Up – Push Ups [ PDF , WORD ] Level Up Cards [ PDF , WORD ] Quick Links to More Fitness Rhythm Fit (K-8) Fitness Knowledge (3-5) Fitness Knowledge (6-8) Tabata (..)

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Ten Steps to Using PBL to Engage Young Learners to Move!

Fit and Fun Play

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!