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I have some fitness testing coming up for my 5th and 6th grade classes. I wanted to do something today to give them a good workout and help them prepare. This lesson turned out great! I have my classes divided into 4 groups of 7-8 […]
Aerobic Challenge
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I try to plan all my PE lessons so that my students are moving a lot and getting aerobic exercise while having fun. Every once in a while, especially as they get older, I like to teach more pointedly about aerobic health. I tried this […]
Mixing math and movement
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Math and movement are easily combined to make cross-curricular games that reinforce principles learned and give skill practice in a fun way. A math movement game works best when a math concept has been taught, is mainly understood, and just needs some more practice time. […]
Noodles and Fitness
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Foam pool noodles are great for many games and activities. They are also fun for mixing rhythm and movement. Cut pool noodles in half to make them the right size for your students and try some of these cardio/rhythm activities. These moves really get your […]
Create interest by adding a talent show to your lesson
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Do you want your students to deeply engage in a new skill? Or want to encourage them to work harder and longer? Try adding a “talent show” portion to your PE class. I tried this last week with fun results. I set out jump ropes […]
Animal warm-up
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Add some fun and creativity to your warm-ups with this animal warm-up. It is perfect for your youngest students! Set up 4 or more cones around the perimeter of your space. As children enter, instruct them to choose a cone and sit next […]
Small space ideas
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Do any of you PE teachers out there ever get kicked out of your gym? Or are you a classroom teacher looking for ways to get your class moving and release some energy. We had an assembly at our school today. Every time we have […]
Warm-up dance for Christmastime
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I am very insecure when it comes to teaching dances. However, this particular dance is so cute and easy that even I can remember and teach it. I used it as a warm-up activity because it gets your heart rate going and is simple to […]
Using stations/centers/rotations in PE class
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A popular day in my PE class is when we do “PE centers” (or rotation stations). As many classroom teachers use centers as a way to teach small groups, the students are familiar with rotating through different stations and like seeing it in a PE […]
Kindergarten and spatial awareness
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One of my main objectives with my kindergarten classes is to teach them spatial awareness and control. We do a lot of games that have them moving around the gym in random patterns trying to keep them from “popping bubbles”. Today while we were playing […]