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For middle and high school teachers who avoid lecturing, the switch to flexible seating means the room aligns with their teaching style.

By examining 15 previous studies on peer-led sex ed programs, a new study attempts to unpack the challenges and benefits of teens teaching teens about sex.

An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment.

Teaching PE requires a ton of management. You’ve got kids running around, balls flying past you and you’re trying to remain sane. Just as in the regular classroom, it is helpful to have…

As we head into the second half of the 2017-2018 school year, we thought we would share our most popular Physical Education blog posts of 2017. Many of these activities and ideas are submitted by your colleagues and fellow PE … Read More

Most school sex education programs stick to the nuts and bolts of biology. Teenagers who also talk about what makes for a good relationship are more likely to avoid pregnancy and STDs, a study finds.

An analysis of nearly 500 playgrounds finds that recess can be optimized to build social skills and relationships.

There is growing concern that kids in school are not getting enough recess time, which has been cut back as schools focus on testing. But experts say it is a critical part of the school day.

The other night at the dinner table it was clear that my daughter was upset. When I asked what was bothering her she shared that she had been hurt during Physical Education (PE) class. As a result, she said she never wanted to go back. PE was her…

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A new sex ed program for boys asks them to explore the question of what makes a good man

The Olympics theme fits well into the physical education curriculum at any grade level. The kids participate in activities that simulate actual events in either the Summer or Winter Olympics. The theme is ideal during an actual Olympics year, but you can use it anytime to add variety to gym class.

Stations are great for physical education! There are many different types of stations that help students get active. We have selected some of our favorite PE station ideas from PE Central for grades K-12 that increase students’ strength, endurance, balance, and … Read More

Joel Smedes, PE teacher at Vientiane International School in Vientiane, Laos shares his Human Frogger activity idea used for an Adventure Challenges unit. It’s a fun way to turn games into reality! Human Frogger – Land This game is an original that … Read More

My name is Seth Lundquist and I teach PreK-5th grade physical education in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Quick Hands is an excellent game to play at the beginning of the year or after a long break because it assesses my students’ … Read More

As I write this, we are in the middle of a heat wave. The highs have been above 90 degrees, and the lows have been down in the 70s going on a week now. The humidity is high every day … Read More

My name is Lindsay Karp, I teach physical education and health at Bret Harte Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. Ring Around the World is a fun game that I use in the beginning of the year to introduce all types … Read More

PITTER, PATTER; LET’S GET AT ‘ER!!! Inside this PACKAGE are 25, “quick starter” instant activities for PE or classroom students that are designed for use with a wide range of ages, for students from grades Kindergarten through 8th. These PE Instant Activities are designed to get the students engaged and moving as soon as they enter the gym or playing area. There is virtually no waiting time. The first student in the door can begin to move right away. Each PE Instant Activity can incorporate music and will last for about 3 to 10 minutes. They are a fantastic way to maximize the students’ participation and activity time, ultimately boosting their personal fitness levels. Although some of the activities require equipment or teaching aids, many do not and can be incorporated quite easily without a great deal of “set up” or “break down” effort. These are all extremely fun, fast-moving and energy boosting instant activities ideally suited as a “PE warm up” although they can also be used as an extension of a fitness lesson, during a special day like field day or as a lesson closer too. Students will get their heart rates up and not even know they are getting a great workout because they will be having so much fun. These activities are “tried and true” and students ask for them on a regular basis. I have used them with up to 3 or 4 classes at the same time or as little as 1 class at a time. They are geared towards elementary-aged students, however I have used them with middle and high school students and they love them too! The instant activities include: 1. Circle Leader, 2. Crazy 8’s, 3. Four Corner Fitness- Balance, 4. Line Leader, 5. Meet you Later, 6. Memory Fitness, 7. Over Easy, 8. Read and Move- Fitness, 9. Read and Move- Manipulatives, 10. Shuttle 3, 11. Sports Mania, 12. Squad Leaders, 13. Tag Team Relays, 14. Touch the 4 Walls, 15. Whistle Blast, 16. Scoop it Up, 17. Wall Ball, 18. Tap it up Tap it Down, 19. Might as Well Jump, 20. Hoop it Up, 21. Scoot Around, 22. Beanbag Boogie, 23. Four Corner Fitness- Balance, 24. Four Corner Fitness- Strength, and 25. Four Corner Fitness- Manipulatives. Click below to see some of Cap'n Pete's other "Quick Mover" activity products: PE Fitness Fun PE Tag Games PE Instant Activities PE Radical Relays Quick Movers Bundle- Instant Activities, Relays, Tag Games and Fitness Fun ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your gym or classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ************************************************************************* Click the links below to see more of Cap'n Pete's PE and Movement-Based Resources: Academic Concepts in PE- Curriculum Connections Activity Resources Assessment Awards Banners Bundles and Super Bundles Classroom Energizers and Brain Boosts Components of Fitness Visuals Field Day and Special Events Fitness Resources Grouping Health PowerPoints for High School Health Visuals Holiday Products I Can Statements Instant Activities Large Group Games Posters- Bundled Poster Packs Posters- Classroom Posters- PE and Health Sign Packages for PE Skill Cue Visuals Skill Cue Visuals Stations and Task Cards Super Friends Templates Touranment Resources What's on Your Plate Resources Word Art Posters Word Walls

There is an opportunity to use physical activity and PE in schools to support other aspects of learning and development, beyond just physical health

I hope my first day PE lesson plan can help provide new ideas on how to establish routines and expectations for a successful school year

Childhood favorite finds new purpose in Spirit Challenge-winning activity By adding a new twist to a backyard game, Portland (Mich.) High School physical education students push themselves to exercise in […]

Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love technology. I am affectionately known at my school as a “computer geek” and I am happy to say that many of my colleagues come to me to ask for help when … Read More

By Drew Burris At the end of July, we finally received the email that we were going back to school in person. I knew this was going to be a game changer. Limited equipment or no equipment was going to … Read More

Energize counseling and classrooms with 16 fun movement activities! Boost engagement and learning in this exciting blog post.

How to engage students in physical education

My gym is the great outdoors. I am in a unique situation where only 15% of schools in the county I teach in have gyms. Over the past ten years, I’ve taught in empty classrooms, cafeterias with basketball nets, outside … Read More