SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

There are a few resources that can help support your search, including the SPARK PE Grant Finder , Gopher Physical Education Grant Opportunities , and Fuel Up to Play 60. Prior to higher education, Lisa taught elementary PE in Hutchinson, MN. She is chair of the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class.

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Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

AFHKs dedication to whole-child health aligns seamlessly with our mission, allowing us to work together to promote physical activity as a vital component of student success. Our annual campaigns showcased the power and impact of physical activity. Champions like you are vital to the Active Schools movement.

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. As a school district, we have regulations guaranteeing quality physical education and activity. Don’t do it!

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Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Halloween is the perfect time to infuse some festive fun into your elementary PE classes. If you’re on the hunt for engaging Halloween warm-up games and activities, look no further! Conclusion: ‘Witch Tag’ is the perfect warm-up game to kick off your Halloween PE classes.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

Basketball games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. These games also promote teamwork, communication, and decision-making, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Examples include, but are not limited to: 2.5.1

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PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

Throwing and catching games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. These games also promote teamwork, communication, and decision-making, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 3.5.2

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Tech Grants for PE Last August, I learned about a company called CREA Interactivity , which is based in New York City.

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PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Soccer games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. Fun Soccer Games For Elementary PE Soccer is one of the most popular sports around the world, and many students may have already experienced playing outside of school.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students. What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum. Incorporate Lacrosse in Your PE Classes. Additional Resources.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you often find yourself wondering or asking in an online community what you should do in PE this week or next week or how to start, then you picked the right article to read. I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. Let me tell you a little bit about me.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. Jonathan Jones Jonathan Jones is a 15-year physical educator in Prince George's County, MD, serving as an elementary teacher and PE resource teacher.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To explore PA levels and sedentary time in German elementary school PE lessons and relate them to selected personal and environmental.

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche. Why Gamification in PE?

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Heather teaches hundreds of students each week, navigating her own physical challenges while showing her students the importance of resilience, self-acceptance, and overcoming adversity. Below are the top lessons learned during her appearance on the PE Huddle webinar with Dr. Robert Pangrazi. It’s not about what you can’t do.

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Elementary P.E. Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Are you an elementary PE teacher searching for a spooktacular Halloween game to ignite the holiday spirit while keeping your students active and engaged? “Steal The Pumpkin” is the perfect Halloween-themed activity for students in 1st through 5th grade. Look no further! Game Setup: 1.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. One rod for every two students enables them to spend half the day fishing and the other half in a different activity.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At PLT4M, we teach and practice the underhand roll via fun and dynamic bowling activities for elementary PE. Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans For Elementary PE Bowling provides an exciting and engaging way to teach the underhand roll in elementary physical education. PreK-2: 1.2.6

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Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We have the nicest staff, top notch administrators, wonderful students, and a terrific gymnasium complete with an abundance of equipment for our PE program. Take a look at what we do in PE class each week: Do you want to know our rules and procedures for PE class? I feel so blessed to work at KHPS.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics. ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education.

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Elementary P.E. Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s one of the most creative, detailed, and fun Thanksgiving-themed games with a very fun approach towards physical activity while also testing the reaction time of any player. appeared first on Elementary P.E. Then look no further, as the Turkey Run game is here to bring you all of that and so much more.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. If a student was misbehaving in class and not listening to the teacher, they missed PE.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Ask most elementary students what their favorite school activity is, and they will most likely respond “RECESS”! And as Physical Educators, we can, and should, serve in making recess the best possible experience for our students. Here are just a few as outlined by the CDC: Increasing their level of physical activity.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level.

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Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 2, 2024

Classroom Games For Kids – Sonic Would You Rather Brain Break Activity! A Fun Movement Game For Kids appeared first on Elementary P.E. Minions Yoga Freeze Dance! The post Kung Fu Panda Would You Rather?

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience. Students follow along to a physical education lesson plan on a tablet.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year.

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