All-Star Challenge
Classroom ManagementHere is a fun back-to-school ice-breaker that we use to help our students to get to know one another. By Ron Ramspot
The Secret Number
Fitness, Motor Skills, Sport SkillsA cool warm-up activity with plenty of action and with a “surprise ending.”
Air Time
Motor SkillsHere are a variety of fun jumping and landing challenges that we have used with our younger elementary students with great success over the years.
Sneak Attack
Resources“Cooperation is ESSENTIAL” Activities
Dead Ant Tag
Motor SkillsHelp your students understand the importance of cooperation with these three exciting activities! Your students will gain a better understanding of teamwork, clear communication, cooperation, and sportsmanship. In order for the group to be successful in these activities, all students will need to work together and demonstrate positive communication.
H.Y.P.E.
Classroom Management, Fitness, ResourcesJim Rich developed this “new” approach to restructuring the typical physical education class to take advantage of the latest recommendations found in educational research. K-8
Letter Calisthenics
Common Core, Motor SkillsAnnaMae Dunn from Akron, Ohio submitted this new and challenging way to warm-up! 1-4
Curriculum Integration Ideas
Common Core, FitnessHere are two ideas for integrating math and language arts skills into your physical education lesson. Submitted by Susan Kunelius from Richfield, Minnesota. 1-5
Lord of the Rings
FitnessThis is a fun game with lots of cardiovascular activity. Submitted by Sheila Bush from Mechanicsburgh, Pennsylvania. K-6
Student-Led Warm-Up Activities
Classroom Management, FitnessHere are two very popular warm-up activities. Submitted by Michael Beringer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 3-8