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Built around SHAPE National Standards for Physical Education, this comprehensive curriculum is designed to teach students through activities they enjoy and want to learn. 

Elementary Curriculum. The 19th edition of the Teacher’s Textbook is the most recent, cutting edge edition of the longest-running elementary methods textbook on the market. Dr. Robert Pangrazi explains how to implement a quality elementary PE program, improve instruction, and evaluate students.

Secondary Curriculum.  The updated 9th edition textbook includes suggestions and activities for beginning and experienced teachers. Doctors Timothy Brusseau and Heather Erwin made updates that continue to provide teachers with the foundational knowledge they need to teach quality secondary physical education. 

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Friendly PE pedagogy & resources for all!

Pe d·a·go·gy.

The method and practice of teaching Physical Education using empirical research and theoretical concepts.

Outstanding Resources

We have a range of teaching resources to help support your delivery of high-quality Physical Education lessons.

At the PE Project our aim is to provide friendly and accessible PE pedagogy and resources which will have an immediate impact on your lessons and students. Whatever your goal, we hope that you'll find lots of valuable information based on solid learning theories and empirical research that are helpful in your journey towards excellence!

Lesson Objectives

With supporting text below as a natural lead-in to additional content.

Defining clear learning objectives at the start of each lesson helps set pupils up for success.

Assessment is essential and integral to effective teaching and learning in PE as it provides information on students’ strengths, weaknesses, and educational requirements, which informs future planning and teaching

Differentiation

Lessons need to be accessible for all students and their diverse needs. Learn how to effectively differentiate your PE lessons.

Learn how to improve students motivation in PE lessons with these empirically researched strategies.

Teaching Models

Being able to deliver Physical Education lessons in a variety of ways is an essential skill as a PE teacher.

Questioning

Asking effective questions is a skill that can be developed throughout your teaching career. If this is a skill that you wish to develop, check out our article.

Maximizing Student Engagement

Learn how to increase student time-on-task and improve lesson efficiency.

Teaching Styles

There are 11 different teaching styles that a PE teacher can use to help improve student learning, engagement, and independence.

Planning a PE curriculum for the new academic year? Check out our article to help you make a plan.

Behavior Management

Learn how to manage student misbehavior more confidently and effectively.

Character Development

As Phys. Ed. teachers we have a great opportunity to promote, teach, and provide opportunities for students to become better people.

Applying for PE Jobs

Learn how to make your application for a PE teacher position stand out from the crowd.

Interview Advice

Need help preparing for your PE teacher interview? Check out this article to help prepare you for interview success.

Learning Theories

Discover how some of the most prominent theories of learning relate to teaching Physical Education.

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P.E. Lessons

Physical education prepares children for an active and healthy life while improving self discipline and reducing stress. This section includes PE lessons from kindergarten through high school spanning different skill levels and objectives. Lessons are categorized by grade for easy retrieval. These lessons were created by real teachers working in schools across the United States. The section will continue to grow as more teachers like you share your lesson plans. We encourage you! Share your lessons plans Teacher.org, contact us .

P.E. Environmental Lesson Plans

Food chain tag.

Students will learn a brief background about energy transfer between the sun, producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers. ½ of the students are primary consumers (plants) and ¼ of the students are primary consumers (rabbits) and ¼ of the students are secondary consumers (hawks).

P.E. P.E. Lesson Plans

Aces and exercise.

Using a deck of playing cards, the students will pick the number of reps for various exercises.  

And Freeze!

Students will practice listening skills and basic physical concepts as required in physical education class. Students will also work on balance and coordination.

Animal Laps

Combining information about the speed of animals, the students will run laps in the gym or outdoors.

Basketball Relay

Students will practice teamwork, dribbling, and shooting a basketball.

Bear Hunt Obstacle Course

This plan will combine reading with balance and coordination skills to allow students to navigate a simple obstacle course.

Boom Over Movement Game

Students will play a game in which they need to change direction quickly. Students are to pretend that they are on a sailboat that is in the middle of a storm. They will have to run and change direction based on verbal commands and duck quickly to avoid being hit by the imaginary boom.

Butterfly Stretches

This lesson is designed to help students learn the importance and reasons for exercise through multiple activities and discussions.

Coordination Course

This plan will allow students to practice coordination while staying physical.

Multi-Ball Basketball

The student will participate in a game of basketball using various sizes of available balls.

Music Movement

The students will move to the music based on its beat, words, tune, and other variables.

On Top of Spaghetti

Pe immigration.

The students will research games and activities from other countries to share during a PE class.

Pass It Off

This lesson will allow students to practice passing, dribbling, and bouncing skills using basketballs

Plate Aerobics

Students will practice basic aerobics moves while trying to stay positioned on paper plates, this aids in coordination.

Race to the Answer

This lesson will allow students to practice teamwork, basic math skills, and get exercise through a relay race. Note: Problems/difficulty level can be altered by grade

Ride ‘Em Cowboy/girl

This lesson will allow students to practice gross motor skills.  

Students will practice listening skills and basic physical concepts as required in physical education class.

Ski to the Finish Line

This plan will allow students to practice coordination while staying physical. Students will demonstrate moving straight, backwards, and in a zig-zag pattern.

The New PE Class

The students will create a PE activity to share and demonstrate to peers.

This lesson will allow students to practice teamwork and trust building, as well as working on directionality for younger students.

What Time is it FOX?

The students play a game where they practice different movements including jumping, galloping, skipping, running, jogging, leaping, and walking. Based on National Physical Education Standards, students should have been learning these skills for the last 4 years.

P.E. Science Lesson Plans

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Free Lesson Plans

Spark sample lesson plans, the following pages include a collection of free spark physical education and physical activity lesson plans. if you’re searching for lesson plans based on inclusive, fun pe-pa games or innovative new ideas, click on one of the links below..

Snakes and Lizards Lesson Plan

Field Day Activity

Centipede Pass

Manipulatives Lesson

Partner Hoop Rolling

Parachute Switcheroo Lesson Plan

Catching and Throwing

Catching and Throwing Circuit Lesson Plan

Skill Cards

Skill Cards (Spanish)

Back to School

Back to School (Spanish)

Social and Emotional Learning

Kindness Definition Card and Lesson

Fitness Circuits

Body Composition Circuit Lesson Plan

Mirror, Mirror Lesson Plan

Performance Rubric Assessment

Choice Count (Pedometer Activity)

Cross the Pond

3-Catch Basketball Lesson Plan

SEL Definition and T-Chart Card

Flying Disc

Durango Boot

Zone and Player-to-Player Defenses

Radio Control

Mini Soccer

Soccer Student Self-Assessments

Track and Field

Sprints and Jumps Circuit

Skill Cards (English & Spanish)

Task Cards (Spanish)

Cooperatives

Spartan Adventure Race 201

Spartan Adventure Race 101

Group Fitness

Yoga Basic Training Lesson Plan

Yoga Content Cards

Yoga Content Cards (Spanish)

Basic Training Peer Checklist

Basic Training Peer Checklist (Spanish)

SFI Certification Tracking Sheet

iGames Lesson

iStrike/Field

Boulder Runner

I Got Your Back Lesson Plan

Practice Plan

Practice Plan (Spanish)

Fitness Fun

Fun and Fitness Circuit Lesson Plan

Fitness Station Cards

Fitness Station Cards (Spanish)

Fun Station Cards

Fun Station Cards (Spanish)

Great Games

Balanced Breakfast

Flying Disc Group Challenge Lesson Plan

Task Card (Spanish)

Building Blocks

Starting and Stopping Lesson Plan

Family Fun Activities

Family Fun Activities (Spanish)

Beanbag Bonanza

Station Play Lesson Plan

Station Cards

Have a Ball

Bounce and Catch

Recess Activities

Social studies.

Social Studies Fitness Relay

State Lists

State Lists (Spanish)

Fitness Relay State Cards

STEM Fitness Training

STEM Fitness Training Cards (English & Spanish)

Me Activities

ME: INSIDE (K-2)

ME: OUTSIDE (3-5)

We Activities

WE: INSIDE (3-5)

WE: OUTSIDE (K-2)

3 Activities

3: INSIDE (3-5)

3: OUTSIDE (K-2)

Sample Resources

Group Juggling

Object Control Skills-Underhand Throwing

What Your PE Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder Wishes You Knew

Football Unit Inclusion Strategies 3-6

SPARK Holiday Lesson

Hearty Hoopla

Stop the Grinch!

Zombie Graveyard

Build a Turkey

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Plans are easy to follow with brilliant child-friendly images. I love the range of sports available which means you can really personalise your own PE curriculum to meet the needs of all your children. Progression within the curriculum is clear and well-structured. I would quite happily walk into an inspection knowing that plans, lessons, learning and impact on the children is well-structured, clear, personal, written and delivered to create sportspeople of the future where children develop a life-long love of sports, fitness and healthy lifestyles. Thanks PE Planning!

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Patricia Gavins , Senior Executive Principle

An invaluable tool for School Sports Coaches. So many sports for all. This resource does all the planning work so my Coaches can focus on high quality PE delivery… perfect!

Helen Smith , Director

The resources cover all the Curriculum for Excellence topics. What is especially notable is that skills are based on the age of the child so badminton in P7 is the culmination of skills developed in P1-P6. The planning is superb. I have joined this website as it is the most holistic planning I have found. 

Sharon McLeod , Teacher

Each teacher has their own log in and detailed progressive lesson plans whilst also being able to access whole school resources and lessons. Lesson plans are so easy to use with illustrations for demonstration meaning I find it even more simple to follow!! The whole school curriculum map is broad, balanced and coverage is superb allowing time for exploration and collaboration. There is an extensive range of sports and skills development opportunities for all age groups.  I love the easy to navigate website and there is always a rapid response from the support team should you need it.  Knowing that every teacher in our school is using PEPLANNING is peace of mind that we are delivering a consistent, enriched and progressive PE curriculum.

Lisa Seamons , Deputy Headteacher

The planning is straight forward and no further information is needed if my lesson is being covered my someone else. I can simply hand over the provided plans and be on my way! The range of activities are excellent and the children are never bored due to the fun warm ups and games.

Emilee Spencer , Teacher

I am really impressed by the huge variety of lesson plans, covering everything I need. Both the website and the planning resources are so easy to use and really high quality, clearly explaining resources needed and step by step instructions. The diagrams in the plans are so useful!

Rebecca Bedding , Teacher

I like how the sports are split up. The layout is uncluttered and seems to follow a logical thought process. The plans are visually laid out well and easy to follow even for those of us who lack confidence when teaching PE. The step by step instructions are clear.

Parveen Noor , Teacher

Clear progression, revisited skills, vocabulary etc are all evident. Plus, the actual layout of warm ups, main teaching, cool downs - is all there in one place. The range of sports is excellent too - a much wider range than we’ve ever had previously. This is allowing us to confidently offer a broader selection and build our children’s skills and enjoyment.

Rachel Redmond , Assistant Headteacher

I find the range of activities good and there is some good progression. This allows me to assess progress easily. 

Liz Chambers , Teacher

The website is really easy to navigate, love the planning and the choice of quick view or detailed. 

Susan McVay , PE Leader

The website is really easy to use. ​The range of sports is excellent and covers most of the sports covered in my school.  The plans are easy to follow. If I am not teaching the lesson, the cover teacher has a clear idea of warm-ups, key skills, and main game play.

Anna Richardson  , Teacher

I love using the planning! This is my second year using them but first year with mixed class. The plans are so easy to differentiate. I have also used them for after school club.

Sharon Marsh , Teacher

Easy to follow with very clear instructions and details of the equipment required at a glance. We are small rural school with mixed classes and we love the fact we can choose the level of lesson. A huge choice to enable us to offer skills development throughout their time at school. We asked our students this afternoon what they thought of the first Fitness lesson - it was a thumbs up all round !

Rosemary Emery and Donna Gibbs , PE Coaches

Our new gymnastics lesson plans and why they’re a vital part of Phys ED

It takes time to create structured, detailed PE lesson plans – and for the past few months, that’s exactly what PE Planning has been doing. We’ve been working on creating brand new gymnastics lesson plans that will soon be available to download in our lesson plans section. We’ll let you know when they’re available – […]

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with everything going on in the world right now, the timing couldn’t have been better. Regularly reviewing the mental health of students will help us to be mindful of the stresses of life spilling onto them, and help prevent life-changing influences that may be happening under our everyday […]

Dr Seuss Day: Free PE Activities

Next Thursday (March 2) is Dr Suess Day, marking the start of Read Across America Week.  This day is a great opportunity to offer your children the chance to discover new books, learn about all their favorite authors, and participate in a range of activities that promote reading and literacy.  And we have some fun free PE activities to help celebrate the day.

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Good sportsmanship is a significant life skill that should begin to be instilled during the Elementary School years. The importance of a child demonstrating the understanding of fair play, integrity and respect for others goes far beyond sport and is vital for developing the whole child.

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The Top 20 PE Websites: Quality Physical Education Resources at Your Fingertips

Physical Education is an essential subject that promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles among students. As PE continues to grow in importance, it's now more vital than ever before for upcoming and practicing PE teachers to have access to credible and innovative resources. With the internet being a primary source of information today, there are several websites that provide valuable resources for physical education and health teachers to take advantage of. Some of them have been around for a while while others are relatively new.

To help make the search for credible physical education websites easier, I've put together a list of the 20 best PE websites for teachers for 2024. From online tools to instructional resources, these these websites make it easier for teachers to plan lessons and equip students with the resources they need to learn and be successful. Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced teacher, be sure to check out these quality sites.

Top 20 Physical Education Websites for 2024

The following websites were researched and selected based on their features, user-friendliness, and overall quality of material. In order to provide an overview of the sites, I have composed a paragraph for each one including a link and spotlighting what I consider its greatest attributes.

The websites featured below have been organized alphabetically, with no particular preference or ranking.

Click the link to jump to any of the highlighted physical education website reviews:

1 - Cap'n Pete's Power PE

2 - canadago4sport, 3 - cbhpe.org, 4 - iphys-ed.com, 5 - openphysed.org, 6 - pe central, 7 - pe4everykid, 8 - physed games, 9 - the pe geek, 10 - pe kansas, 11 - the pe shed, 12 - the pe specialist, 13 - pe universe, 14 - physed review, 15 - the physical educator, 16 - shape america, 17 - spark pe, 18 - sport australia, 19 - support real teachers, 20 - teach physed.

Cap'n Pete's Power PE , created by Pete Charrette @capnpetespe , is an online platform that offers tools, information, and resources to help future and current physical education instructors better implement physical education in their learning environments. The site includes a comprehensive blog to help teachers create and sustain an exemplary physical education program. Each article is accompanied by FREE downloadable resources that can be quickly integrated into PE classes. Cap'n Pete also houses over 750 resources for physical education and health, such as PE activities, games, field day materials, virtual PE resources, templates, visuals, posters, sign packages, PowerPoint presentations, and much more!

Best Attributes : Cap'n Pete's Power PE has an extensive library of resources that can be used to support physical education instruction in a variety settings. The visuals are designed to be student-friendly, standards-based and educational. The blog is filled with expert advice and field-tested strategies for developing and maintaining a physical education program of excellence.

CanadaGo4Sport is a website that promotes physical literacy and active living for children and youth in Canada. The website offers a variety of resources and tools for parents, teachers, and community leaders to encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyles among children. It features a wide range of physical literacy resources, including lesson plans, activity ideas, games, and videos that are designed to develop fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching. Canada Go 4 Sport also provides information on physical activity guidelines, safety considerations, and inclusive practices to support children of all abilities. The website serves as a hub for information and resources related to physical literacy and active living in Canada, helping to inspire and educate children to lead healthy and active lives.

Best Attributes : Canada Go 4 Sport is an invaluable website for teachers and physical education professionals looking to promote physical literacy and active living among children in Canada and throughout the world. The homepage is simple to explore and holds a plethora of resources that include easy to follow lesson plan instructions, videos for instruction for all facets of physical education.

CBHPE is an invaluable asset for physical education and health educators. This incredible resource was brought to life through the combined efforts of husband-and-wife duo Mark @Coachfoe and Becky Foellmer @foes4sports , two exemplary educators who have dedicated their lives to helping PE professionals succeed. The website intends to help facilitate the sharing of ideas for improving student learning by infusing technology, including Chromebooks and other devices, into Health and Physical Education classrooms. CBHPE offers an abundance of essential tools for physical and health educators, such as: an idea tank (for all PE levels), templates (printables, hyperdocs, lessons and tutorials), projector, stations (using devices & synchronous & asynchronous activities), GIF's for lessons, curriculum and assessment resources, app suggestions and so much more!

Best Attributes : A wealth of information and practical resources, shared by many educators in the field from around the world. Easy to find something to help plan and implement a winning lesson plan for a variety of unit and concepts relating to physical education.

The iPhysEd.com website, developed by Nathan Horne @PEnathan , is an online professional learning resource designed to give physical educators and coaches all the tools they need to deliver purposeful quality physical education experiences to their communities. The website provides a wide range of innovative and engaging resources for PE teachers to enhance their instruction and promote physical activity among students. These resources include free assessment tools, game resources, and visuals to enhance PE instruction and promote physical activity among students. iPhysEd.com also provides a library of online courses delivered by some of the world’s leading physical educators.

Best Attributes : iPhysEd.com is a comprehensive online resource for PE teachers, providing creative and innovative ideas, tools, and support to help deliver engaging and effective physical education experiences. The website’s library of online courses is an invaluable resource for PE teachers looking to hone their craft, while the free assessment tools and visuals provide the perfect resources to enhance PE instruction.

Developed by Aaron Hart @nyaaronhart , the website OPEN (Online Physical Education Network) provides quality, free physical education resources for K-12 educators and students. The website features a comprehensive collection of lesson plans, assessments, skill-based activities, and fitness challenges designed to enhance students' physical literacy and health. OPENPhysEd.org's mission is to empower educators with the tools and resources they need to promote active, healthy lifestyles and provide high-quality physical education to all students, regardless of their background or ability level. The website's user-friendly interface and adaptable materials make it easy for educators to customize lessons to meet the needs of their students and create engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environments. OPEN also offers an expansive range of professional development initiatives, all designed to enhance teacher performance and student growth.

Best Attributes : All of OPEN's resources are free and easily accessible. They have a comprehensive library of standards-based materials for all levels of teaching. OPEN is staffed by a multitude of national trainers that offer unparalleled professional development for physical educators, health teachers, and all classroom-based professionals.

PE Central is one of the most established and comprehensive physical education websites available. It offers an extensive collection of best teaching practices, lesson ideas, assessment ideas, skill and fitness challenges, and adapted PE resources at each grade level. The website also offers a variety of online courses and resources designed to help physical education teachers grow and develop in their field! In addition PE Central provides a comprehensive video library for dances, lessons and more plus there are many bulletin board ideas to dress up a gym or classroom.

Best Attributes : PE Central has been an invaluable resource for physical and health educators, coaches and other fitness professionals over the years. Its extensive library of lessons and activities offer limitless possibilities – it's all FREE and simply amazing!

PE4EVERYKID is a school physical education webpage created by Mike Graham @pe4everykid for Williamsburg Elementary School. The website provides creative resources, ideas, and strategies for PE professionals to engage children in physical activity and promote healthy habits. The resources offered on pe4everykid include lesson plans, activities, games, and fitness challenges that are specifically designed to be inclusive and adaptable to different skill levels and abilities. It also includes a "This Week in PE with Mr. Graham" section where highlights of the activities and lessons are documented with video and downloadable resources. In addition, pe4everykid also provides resources for parents and caregivers to promote physical activity at home, including ideas for active play, family fitness challenges, and tips for incorporating physical activity into daily routines.

Best Attributes : PE4EVERYKID is dedicated to helping physical education teachers create a fun and inclusive learning environment for all. His resources and graphics are both teacher and student friendly and offer creative ways to engage students in physical activity. The website also provides parents and caregivers with resources for promoting physical activity at home, providing PE teachers with an additional way to support their students outside of the classroom.

PhysEd Games is a website that provides a wide range of game videos for physical education teachers and professionals. There are literally hundreds of free game ideas designed to engage and motivate students in PE classes. All videos featured on the site are accompanied by a written explanation, including information about its grade level appropriateness, necessary equipment for play, and a brief description of the game. PhysEd Games offers a comprehensive array of fun and stimulating activities, sport-themed games, and team building experiences, that can be tailored to suit any age range.

Best Attributes : Overall, PhysEd Games is an excellent resource for PE teachers looking for visual-based (video depictions) to find engaging and fun activities for their learning areas. The videos are easy to follow and the instructions are clear and concise.

The PE Geek website, designed by Jarod Robinson @thepegeek , is a platform that provides resources, tools, and professional development opportunities for physical education teachers who are interested in incorporating technology into their teaching practices. The website features a variety of resources, including lesson plans, activity ideas, apps, and software tools, that leverage technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience in PE classes. The PE Geek also offers online courses and workshops on topics such as gamification, fitness tracking, and virtual reality in PE. The website serves as a platform for PE teachers to learn, connect, and share ideas about how to effectively integrate technology into their PE programs to engage students and promote physical activity. The PE Geek is a valuable resource for PE teachers who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the field of technology-enhanced physical education.

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The PE Geek is the ultimate resource for everything technology in physical education. Read the blogs and watch the videos as you continue to develop your skills as a Physical Education teacher. Keeping up with the latest trends in tech-savvy physical education has never been easier, thanks to an expansive selection of content including lesson ideas, cutting-edge applications and software tools, plus online courses and workshops.

PE Kansas is a web-based curriculum tool, made possible through funding from the Kansas Health Foundation, that provides resources and support for physical education teachers in the state of Kansas. No matter where you are in the world however, PE professionals of all kinds can reap the rewards of this invaluable resource-packed website. PE Kansas offers a wide range of essential features, such as the creation of lesson plans with warm-ups, exercise options, activities, national standards, modifications, assessment, and safety considerations. Furthermore, you can store these lesson plans in PDF or Word format for future use and record keeping. This site is designed to empower future educators, provide continuity in substitute teacher situations and foster the highest standard of professionalism within physical education.

Best Attributes : With PE Kansas, physical education teachers have access to a comprehensive curriculum system designed to make planning and teaching lessons simpler. The website also provides helpful support documents and a lesson plan development feature that can be used as references in the gym or classroom. An invaluable resource for any educator!

The PE Shed is a website that offers a variety of resources and ideas to people all around the world. It's mission is simple: To make Physical Education teaching simple, fun and engaging. The website features a wide range of PE resources, including lesson plans, PE games, sport-themed ideas, and topic themed areas. The website's video content section provides learning material for both homes and schools, while a blog is filled with engaging physical education activities. The lesson plans provide everything a PE teacher would need to teach fun and engaging PE lessons. Every lesson plan is designed with a dedicated focus, recommended age group, and accompanying visual aid.

Best Attributes : The PE Shed is a great resource for teachers looking to bring fun and engaging physical education activities into their classes. It has a great deal of free content with the option to purchase premium activity and lesson sets. The PE Shed is a valuable resource for PE teachers who are looking for fresh ideas, resources, and support to deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive PE programs for their students.

The PE Specialist is a website created by Ben Landers @thepespecialist , an outstanding practicing physical education teacher that offers an array of resources for physical education teachers that includes: classroom management strategies and tools, lesson ideas and unit overviews, teaching tips, technology resources, games and activities, music and dance content, virtual teaching tips, and much more! Ben also houses an extensive PE blog, highlighting a variety of topics, and a podcast that provides practical information for new and established physical educators. The site has a membership program with access to member only forums and unlimited downloadable content and resources!

Best Attributes : The PE Specialist provides a plethora of resources and strategies to help physical educators meet the needs of their students. In addition, the site helps teachers stay up-to-date on the latest trends in physical education and offers helpful advice for navigating the art of teaching PE.

PE Universe is a website that serves as a community platform for physical education (PE) teachers and professionals. It offers a variety of resources and tools to help them enhance their teaching and engage their students in fun and effective physical activities. Renowned for its shared physical education videos, this website is the go-to resource for PE teachers seeking inspiration and guidance. It also allows teachers to share activity and lesson plan ideas and downloadable materials . PE Universe also provides a forum for PE teachers to connect and collaborate with one another, share their experiences and best practices, and exchange ideas and feedback.

Best Attributes : PE Universe has been around for a while and has an extensive library of teacher-shared videos highlighting activities, lessons and best practices. Seeking instructional videos tailored to the particular unit or lesson you're teaching is a breeze!

The Physed Review is an established online website created by Kevin Tiller @physedreview that provides teachers with a wide range of free instructional resources, including games and activity sets, lesson plan ideas, assessment videos, at-home resources, bulletin board inspiration, station ideas, dodgeball alternatives, and much more! The website is dedicated to providing high-quality resources and support to physical education teachers around the world. Kevin also offers helpful tips and tricks for all up and coming or practicing physical education professionals.

Best Attributes : Physed Review has been around a long time and Kevin has provided a plethora of visual and video-based resources that are easy to understand and easy to implement in a lesson. The site also reviews many other physical education websites, equipment sets, podcasts, and YouTube channels. A GREAT site for PE teaching inspiration!!

ThePhysicalEducator.com The Physical Educator is a website created by Joey Feith @JoeyFeith that provides a wealth of resources and support for physical education teachers and professionals. The site hosts a valuable learn section with a comprehensive blog and a PhysEd Show with high-quality, educational content to help inspire your teaching. ThePhysicalEducator.com offers an extensive variety of free and premium, standards-aligned resources to help educators excel in their teaching practices while keeping students involved in physical activities. From games and visuals for instruction, activity concepts with assessments to materials designed specifically for the PE learning environment – all these can be found on this website! Furthermore, The Physical Educator.com hosts a PhysEdU membership program - a platform designed to advance the professional development of physical educators.

Best Attributes : ThePhysicalEducator.com is a one-stop shop for physical education teachers and professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in their craft. With its comprehensive library of resources, activities and assessment tools, this site can serve as an invaluable asset for any PE professional. Its unique membership program also provides an opportunity for furthering your professional development that you won't find anywhere else!

SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) @SHAPE_America is a national organization in the United States dedicated to advancing the field of health and physical education. The organization provides resources, professional development opportunities, and advocacy efforts to support educators in promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity among students. SHAPE America also works to influence policy and funding decisions at the national, state, and local levels to ensure that health and physical education are prioritized in schools and communities. Additionally, SHAPE America promotes research in the field and provides a platform for networking and collaboration among educators and other professionals who share the mission of promoting healthy, active lifestyles for all.

Best Attributes : Representing over 200,000 health and physical education professionals nationwide, SHAPE America serves as the voice for health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s extensive community encompasses a vast array of health and physical educators, advocates, supporters, plus more than 50 state affiliates organizations.

The SPARKPE website is a comprehensive online platform that provides evidence-based, research-driven resources and curriculum for physical education (PE) teachers. The website offers a wide range of resources, including lesson plans, activity cards, assessments, and instructional videos, designed to promote physical activity, healthy living, and motor skill development among students. SPARK PE provides curriculum options for various grade levels and settings, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as adapted PE for students with disabilities. The website also offers professional development opportunities, including workshops and online courses, to support PE teachers in implementing effective PE programs. SPARK PE is widely recognized for its innovative and research-based approach to PE, providing teachers with the tools and resources they need to deliver engaging, effective, and inclusive physical education experiences for their students.

Best Attributes : SPARK PE is the perfect platform for teachers looking for a formal curriculum to promote physical activity, healthy living, and motor skill development in their learning space. The website offers formal, research-based curriculum options for various grade levels and settings, as well as professional development opportunities, instructional videos, and a wealth of other resources.

The Sport Australia website is the official website of the Australian government's leading agency for sport and physical activity. The website provides a wide range of resources, information, and services to support the development of sport and physical activity in Australia. One specific section - Sports Ability - provides activity cards that are accessible to all abilities, empowering children with the skills they need to succeed in sports activities while boosting their confidence and motivation. Each card offers the necessary details you need to organize and fulfill activities, in addition to providing information on how elements of each activity can be adjusted so that all children can participate. Through the adaption and modification of game rules, equipment and techniques, the cards provide fun and enjoyable opportunities for everyone to participate and achieve success.

Best Attributes : The sports ability cards from Sport Australia are free to download and easy to comprehend. They are comprehensive in nature providing set-up, equipment needed, skill focus, rules, teaching style, safety, environment needs, and student questions - Perfect for an elementary or middle school PE teacher.

supportREALteachers.org was established in 1998 by Dr. Cathrine Himberg and is now maintained by Kevin Shepard @supportREALtchr . The site is an initiative of the Center for Advancement of Standards-based Physical Education Reform (CASPER), a non-profit organization comprised of committed teachers, parents, school administrators and other stakeholders who recognize the importance of quality physical education programs. Support Real Teacher's goal is to encourage physical education programs to be catalysts in solving the problem of lack of physical activity among society. The website offers teachers a vast selection of resources to assist in the wide variety of components associated with their profession, such as physical education activities and lessons, ingenious DIY teacher hacks, and an array of essential safety related documents. Their library of advocacy content and records can be utilized to effectively champion the cause for physical education reform. In addition there is instructional videos, and resources pertaining to planning, assessment and classroom management.

Best Attributes : Support Real Teachers has a comprehensive suite of resources and information centered around physical education, making it an invaluable resource for any teacher looking to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the field. Their advocacy documents are also helpful in advocating for physical education reform. All in all, an essential site for any PE pro!

The teachphysed.weebly.com website is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to physical education. The site was created by Ben Parillo @CoachPirillo , a prominent physical educator that resides in Texas. Teach PhysEd offers a wealth of information and tools for physical education teachers, including lesson plans, instructional videos, fitness challenges, equipment hacks, dance instruction, family fitness apps, animated GIF's, and product reviews. Whether you're a new teacher looking for lesson ideas or an experienced educator seeking fresh inspiration, teachphysed.weebly.com is a valuable online hub for all things related to physical education. With its user-friendly layout and free resources, the website serves as a go-to destination for physical education teachers seeking to enhance their instructional practices and promote healthy, active lifestyles among their students.

Best Attributes : Teach PhysEd is the perfect destination for discovering useful physical education resources created by an experienced and knowledgeable teacher. With a wide variety of options available, you're sure to find something that meets your needs! The website's user-friendly layout makes it easy to navigate and find the resources you need. Plus, it's updated regularly with new content, so there’s always something new and exciting to explore.

Final Thoughts

As a physical education teacher, having access to quality resources is essential for helping students learn, grow, and thrive. The websites listed above all offer unique benefits that can help you maximize your instruction and ensure student success. From creative lesson plans to instructional videos and fitness challenges, these websites are sure to have something that will make your job easier! While no single website can meet all of your needs, each of these resources provides something special that can help you create the most successful learning environment possible.

Enjoy your PE Exploration!

Do you frequent any other PE websites on a regular basis? If so, let us know in the comments below! We would all love to hear what other sites you find helpful.

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My First Week of School Lesson Plan

What do you do on your first week of school.

The first day is tough – you want to play some games, have some fun, but you know that you  need to establish the procedures and class expectations as well.

How do you accomplish all of it and what kinds of activities do you plan?

Remember, this is a great opportunity for you to establish the DNA of your Phys Ed program and set up the culture of your classroom.

Remember the old saying, “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure “.  I think about this every year before school begins and I think it rings true in our classrooms. The better you can setup your class culture at the beginning of the year, the easier it will be for you to avoid future problems and time wasted on management or behavioral issues.  This translates into what we all want – more teaching time for us and activity time for our students. 

Note that Kindergarten is a little different since most of them are brand new to school – Here are My Tips for Teaching Kindergarten

This is what I do with my 1st – 5th Grade students on their first day of Physical Education Class:

Let’s break down the first 2 weeks in PE below:

• Note : Feel free to use the presentation linked above, you’ll need to copy it to your Google Drive first.  Do this by going to “File” – “Make a Copy” you can then edit the copy in your Google Drive.   I can’t grant you access to edit it, since it’s the master copy 🙂
• You could also just throw up a few pictures on a slideshow to show kids some adventures you went on or some pictures of your family to help them connect with you and learn a little bit about you

Normally I try and shoot for 2-3 minutes for a video, but the one below I had to give myself 5 minutes because I had too much fun stuff to share  😁

• Create a video or slideshow showing students what activities they will be learning throughout the year
• Show them Part One of this 3 part Physical Literacy Series (check it out if you haven’t seen it) – We will have a short discussion about the student’s thoughts on the video and them move on to the next activity.

• Go over the 6 gym rules and consequences, talk about why they are important and ask students if they agree that they are fair, and make sure they don’t want to add any more or make any changes (Get them to buy-in).

My Management Overview and Rules Posters can be found here

• Mention and explain orange form to be filled out if students get injured , forget their tennis shoes or have to go to time out after a Strike 3.
• Go over stopping signal “1,2,3 signal” before beginning activity and then practice Walking and Jogging for 1-2 minutes – use the “1,2,3 signal” and “music off” to freeze students (see the example video below)

I always like to take a couple minutes to explain the WHY behind our daily instant activity and warmup as well.  Not just the fact that it’s part of our PE standards and objectives, but that it’s actually going to help the kids to be successful if they develop it as a healthy habit.

• Go over all the rules quickly, explain rules if needed.
• Summarize  – When the music is on you can get water or use the  bathroom, when the music is off, you need to be listening or lining up to leave the gym.

• Fire, Tornado/Earthquake, Code Red/Intruder Alert
• Note : Usually if I’m short on time I’ll save this part of the lesson for the next week so we can have time for the game – you know we gotta get moving 🙂
• Explain how the daily self assessment works and why we do it
• It is part of our GATOR Goals (Our school’s Mission/Vision Acronym – the T = Take responsibility for what you say and do)

• Play a Game for the last 15-20 minutes – Noodle Dance Tag ,   Adventure Bingo   or The Crazy Cards Challenge Icebreaker Game
• Preview Week 2 – Review the Gym Rules and Talk about the Conflict Corner , Get Home Base Spots and learn about the Daily Self Assessment, before the team building activity (usually a super fun team building activity called Hula Hut Relays or learning how to play Four Square so kids will know how to play at recess )

That’s it.  It’s definitely a full lesson and a lot to pack in, but I want to set expectations up front and lay the groundwork for a successful year.  I try to help the students have fun by moving them around a lot, making jokes and getting their feedback on the routines and procedures that we have in place.

Also, since I’ve been at my school for 15+ years, most of the kids are familiar with the routines we have so I can move through the content pretty quickly.   If you’re brand new to your school, you might want to break this lesson up into a 2 part lesson, since it will be the first time your students are being exposed to new routines/procedures/activities.

If you want to use the Google Slides that I use for my presentation on the first day you can copy   them HERE:

You can also download a free printable first week of school lesson plan below:

A Couple of My Favorite First Week Games

Adventure bingo.

If we have time, one of my favorite First Week of School Games is “ Adventure Bingo ” – you can check out the video and also download it below if you’re interested.

The Crazy Cards Challenge

The crazy cards challenge is a super fun activity for any students that can read, I normally use it for 3rd grade and up.  You can see an example of the game being played in the video below:

• You can see a more detailed breakdown of the game and get a link to purchase the cards on this post

P.S. If you’re interested in checking out all the Posters and Visuals I have up in my Gym you can find links to everything and a walkthrough of each poster here

Want to take a deep dive with us? 

Check out our Q & A Show episode below on tips for the first week of school:

Show Notes and Links from the episode above available here

Week 2 of PE Class

During Week 2 I usually hit all the rest of the procedures and routines that we didn’t cover during week one and then we play a fun team building game

• Instant Activity – Walking Lines and Jogging Lines
• You can check this post out for more info on Home Base Spots and to print the ones I use
• * I used to do this on day 1, but now I wait until week 2 to assign home base spots since many times our rosters aren’t very accurate until the first day of school and need more time to look at seating accommodations and see which kids I want to separate etc
• Learn our Daily Warmup Stretching Routine
• Discuss The Conflict Corner
• Discuss the Daily Self Assessment / Reflection
• Play a Game like Hula Hut Relays or Cross the River

Free Yearly Plan Template

Now that you’ve got your first couple weeks ready to go, knock our the rest of your year too!

To see an example of how I plan my entire year of PE and download a sample yearly plan Click the Link Below

Take 15 Minutes and Plan Out an Entire Year of PE Class

What do you do differently for your first week of school?

If you have some good ideas leave them in the comments.  Have a great first week!

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August 14, 2024 at 12:07 pm

I appreciate the help. I am 2nd year here in NC…

August 14, 2024 at 3:35 pm

You’re welcome Brent!

Feel free to reach out at [email protected] if you have questions!

We are here to help!

January 8, 2024 at 4:09 pm

As a senior student that’s about to graduate and start Elementary PE. Thank you so much for posting your blog on how you specifically address the rules, etc in your gym. From watching and learning from you, I already started making my own unique set of rules and self assessment.

Apart from seeing your classroom, I would like to know:

1. How many days p/wk do your students have PE and is it spread throughout the week, depending on the grade? 2. Compared to your gym, how many posters is appropriate for Elementary gym? 3. When it comes to elaborating the rules to students, how long should each definition be as far as time limit? 4. (Lastly)What website do you use for your go to PE music or does it really matter, it just has to be age appropriate.

January 9, 2024 at 6:41 am

Hey Jonathan,

Thanks for reaching out! Congratulations on your graduation! We look forward to you joining the PE world!

To answer your questions: 1. We see our students once a week for 50 minutes. We see one or two classes from each grade level a day. 2. The number of posters vary. We just use the posters as visuals for students. Probably the most important posters are the rules and expectations, skill cues posters, and standards. 3. We spend the first week going over the rules and review them again after winter holiday. Rules should be simple for elementary students to understand. You can spend about a minute or so explaining and giving examples. 4. You can find out about our music and the link below: https://www.thepespecialist.com/music/

Hope this helps!

August 22, 2023 at 5:04 pm

Hey Guys, its my first year HELP!!!

August 23, 2023 at 4:20 pm

Hey Elijah,

Thanks for reaching out! You got this!

Check out our podcast episode: Advice for First Year Teachers

Also if you’re interest, you should check out our membership community. You can find passionate teachers who can also help you navigate your first year!

All the info can be found at the link below:

https://www.thepespecialist.com/info/

August 9, 2023 at 8:28 am

This has been a huge help to me being a first year PE teacher and AD

August 9, 2023 at 6:58 pm

Awesome Brent!

Glad you’re enjoying the resources!

June 7, 2023 at 10:39 am

Great content. First timer here. I will be teaching middle school 6-8 next school year. Would you say almost all of this is appropriate for that 6-8 band as well? Just curious on your opinion on what you’d modify/take out for those age levels. Thanks

Respectfully,

June 7, 2023 at 9:41 pm

Thanks for reaching out! Glad you’re enjoying the resources!

Our content is geared for K-5th but we have middle school teachers who use the resources as well. They just increase the difficulty and rigor for their age groups.

We would modify the games and activities and maybe take out the locomotor movements since those are geared for primary students.

October 8, 2021 at 3:29 pm

So as with most other teachers, we spend time introducing or reviewing PE guidelines and procedures. I try to make it a little interactive instead of just sitting and listening. I also love to utilize the Physical Literacy video you shared above. The students seem to “get it” after watching that video. Thanks for sharing it.

October 11, 2021 at 3:42 pm

Glad you’re enjoying the resources Traci!

Tough to balance establishing rules and setting expectations. Students want to move and play but we need to structure it so it doesn’t spark chaos!

Thanks for sharing!

August 11, 2021 at 11:58 am

Dear P.E. Specialist! I LOVE your lessons. You helped me all last year through COVID and you are my definitely my GO TO this year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

August 11, 2021 at 4:32 pm

You’re welcome Louise!

Glad you’re enjoying the resources! Good luck this year! Stay safe!

August 10, 2021 at 8:15 pm

Ben can’t seem to access your stuff. Can you reset my password?

We will email you password reset information!

August 10, 2021 at 12:05 am

I’m interested in buying the membership. But I have a few questions about it. 1. Are all the resources based on Shape America standards? If they are, do they cover all Shape America standards? If not, what standards are you using? 2. What grade levels of resources do you offer? Do you have resources for individual grade level? I’m new to PE so if there are grade level resources, it will be really helpful for me to understand how the same contents/similar standards different in each grade.

August 10, 2021 at 4:08 pm

Great questions! Thanks for reaching out!

Our resources are based on Shape America Standards which are aligned with our standards here in South Carolina.

We offer resources for K – 5th grade students

Info about our membership can be found at the link below:

https://www.thepespecialist.com/info

Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!

July 28, 2021 at 4:29 pm

Ben this has been an excellent PD. I have learned so much and I know it will enhance my teachers, but more importantly, my students’ learning! Thanks!

July 29, 2021 at 2:53 pm

Hey Tricia,

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you’re enjoying the resources!

August 20, 2020 at 10:02 am

Hey Ben just wondering what measures your district is taking and what PE will look like at your school ? As of now, if we begin hybrid or an attempt at all in, the gym is being used as a classroom so we will be outside with 12’ social distancing (not sure what that will look like) or pushed into classrooms with little movement allowed which will not be good. Just looking forward to seeing what kind of curriculum to come up with and see what your doing during all this. Thanks man appreciate all you do.

August 20, 2020 at 3:04 pm

Hey Michael,

Social distancing guidelines and what PE will look like is going to be different from school to school, district to district and state to state, but below are a few ideas to get you started.

Take it day by day until you find out more specifically what the situation will look like at your school and be ready to respond to whatever situation arises and do what’s best for kids.

Be flexible and realize that the guidelines/requirements will most likely change week by week as we go back to start and figure things out – check out this video for my take: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDO66jpBkRh/

Once I get some kids in the building, understand what our numbers of attendance will be and get a feel for what it’s going to actually look like I will let you guys know what I’m doing.

Some no equipment resources and ideas the top of my head (you could also do many of these in a classroom):

Teach some Line Dances or Have a Dance Unit Line Dancing Resource E-Book: Link to the E-book on TPT Teach different exercises and show students how to do circuit training based on their goals Exercise Posters and One Page Workouts: https://www.thepespecialist.com/exerciseposters/ Here’s my Daily Warmup Routine: https://www.thepespecialist.com/dailywarmup/ Modified for social distancing Fitness Testing / Self Assessment: https://www.thepespecialist.com/fitnessgram/ Do a “Social Distanced Olympics” (Idea Here from my friend Coach Pat) Integrate some Health Concepts to fill in the gaps: https://www.thepespecialist.com/health/ If you are allowed to use equipment, but need to stay socially distanced:

Teach a soccer unit and modify to have everyone spaced out Jump Rope Unit (modify to be more individual focus and allow social distancing) https://www.thepespecialist.com/jumprope/ Gymnastics Unit (modify to allow social distancing and be more individual focus) https://www.thepespecialist.com/gymnastics/ Paddle Skills or Tennis Unit Teach students how to juggle (never made time for this before, but might try it out this year) Play Noodle Dance Tag with a 6 ft Noodle: https://www.thepespecialist.com/noodletag/

August 31, 2019 at 9:17 pm

What would be a fun and appropriate ice breaker game for kindergarten and first graders!? I’d love to hear your opinion!

September 2, 2019 at 1:13 pm

Adventure Bingo – it’s linked up in the post above

August 29, 2019 at 2:19 pm

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It’s working on our end, just tested it out.

Usually, this issue is related to a school filter, pop-up blocker, or browser caching issue – so we’d recommend trying from another computer, switching browsers, clearing your cache and making sure all pop up blockers have been turned off.

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August 25, 2019 at 5:44 am

Professor Ben, Thanks for the email in regards to the first week of school. All is well and much is appreciated Sir. You are awesome and may God bless you and your family.

August 26, 2019 at 3:43 pm

Thanks Randy!

Not a professor, I teach P.E. at an elementary school

August 13, 2019 at 5:13 pm

Hello, Thank you for your awesome ideas. It really shows that you are passionate about what you do. Please continue doing what you are doing.

August 17, 2019 at 3:12 pm

Appreciate that! Glad it’s helpful

August 6, 2019 at 5:44 pm

Thank you…Period!!!

October 11, 2018 at 3:02 am

Hi the PE specialist, would you come to Riau Province please!!! I have so many problem here..

October 17, 2018 at 5:32 pm

🙂 not sure if I could fix any of your problems, but I’d love to check out Indonesia one day!

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September 3, 2018 at 2:28 pm

Thank you so much for this in depth post. I am teaching Primary Physical Education and have been in search of some suggestions on how to have a fun first class that isn’t all about rules… your website is SO helpful! All the best!

September 6, 2018 at 8:40 pm

Glad you can use some of the info!

August 11, 2018 at 10:02 am

I just want to say how grateful I am to you. You have helped me more than you will ever know.

August 13, 2018 at 4:44 pm

🙂 Thanks Amy! So pumped to hear that

August 10, 2018 at 7:01 am

Great lesson and presentation. I see on slide three that you have your students find their number and letter for their home base spots. How do you share with your students their assigned spot? Do you tell it to them as they come in, a sheet posted for them to see or do you have an activity where they find out?

Would love to know as I plan to do the same to make it a smooth transition in helping the kids find their home base spot on the first day.

Thanks, Nick

August 10, 2018 at 2:06 pm

Yep – I just tell them the letter and number on the first day after a quick intro.

August 9, 2018 at 7:51 pm

Do you always have the kinders meet in a circle in the middle instead of the home base spots? Or is that just for the beginning of the year.

August 10, 2018 at 2:05 pm

Yep, my Kinder classes are 25 minutes so we don’t do assigned spots with them. Everyone else is 50 min, so we do Home Base Spots with 1st – 5th.

July 30, 2018 at 10:23 am

Hi, Ben! First of all, I am so thankful for your website and resources. I’m moving to the gym from the classroom this year and would be lost without your blog! I’m wondering, do you have any resources about how to work with Kindergarteners the first few weeks of school? I have no idea where to start with planning for the kindergarten period of my days. I know everything will be so new and overwhelming – for them and for me! Could you point me to any resources on how to prepare for Kinder specifically? Thank you!

July 31, 2018 at 4:22 pm

I normally focus on stations with K-1. (I’ll do a lesson for a brand new skill sometimes like Jumprope or Hula Hoop – but for the majority of the time we do station work, or “centers” as the Kinder students call them)

Sometimes we’ll warmup with a fun follow along dance to practice locomotors like the Call it Macaroni Dance or The Chicken Dance

I’ve found it really helpful especially with my K students to do mostly station work and I think it’s beneficial for them because they end up getting more practice time and enjoying class more as well. I switch out the station activities according to the unit that my older students are working on. (Here are some tips for teaching with stations)

I mix in stations and super simple modified games and activity challenges with 1st-2nd.

But some of my 1st grade classes I’ll just do stations with bc they can’t handle as much formal instruction, it just depends on the group.

K used to be a class I dreaded each day, but since I switched to station work, it’s one of my favorites. It takes the expectations off the kids and allows them to have more time to build skill and explore different subjects.

I normally just modify the skills we’re working on with 2-5 and put them in station format for the K-1 kids.

eg.) 3-5 is doing Striking with hands (4-square)

K does 4 striking + catching with hands stations (strike a balloon, strike a playground ball, strike a gatorskin ball, strike a noodle)

Also – I start EVERY SINGLE DAY with a quick rules review

Hope that helps!

June 21, 2018 at 2:02 pm

This is awesome! I am a classroom teacher turned P.E. teacher for the first time this year! Your first day/week schedule is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for all the awesome ideas!

June 26, 2018 at 10:12 am

Cool! Glad you found it and good luck with your first year of P.E.

January 18, 2018 at 1:24 pm

GREAT ideas Ben! I really appreciate all the freebies and ideas to help me get going. This is my first year teaching, so I’m on the prowl for good ideas for games, activities, posters, etc.

One thing I did with my students this year that they absolutely loved is at the end of all the rules and home base stuff, we played a game called Snake, Fire, in the Hole. How it works is I line up all the students on one sideline of the gym (if your gym doesn’t have a basketball court lines, just pick one of the two sides that would be a sideline, must be one of the longer sides though so students can spread out). Whatever line they start at, is the “Fire” line. Aytime I say the word “fire”, the students have to either stay at that line, or go back to that line. The line across the gym is the “Snake” line. Same rules apply to that line. And finally, the three circles in the middle of the gym are called “In the Hole” (the two that make up the elbow of the basketball lanes on either side, and the mid-court circle. You may have to use floor tape if you don’t have the circles, just make them big enough to fit all your students). At first, I’ll do a little warmup round to get the kids used to the commands. After a few times through, I’ll try to start tricking them. For example, if they’re on the snake line, “I’ll say the word “steak” and see who moves. If they cross the line and they weren’t supposed to, they’re out. If they’re out, I tell them to go to the baseline side of the basketball court (I pick one side for them to go) and have them do 1 of 5 different exercises of their choice until the round is over, or I tell them to come back in. I usually don’t make them sit out for longer than 2-3 min so they don’t get bored). As the game goes on and the number of students in the game gets smaller, I will start to limit the # of people that can be in “the hole” at a time, or tell them, say, the first 10 people in the hole are in and the rest are out. You can modify the rules and have fun w/trying to trick the students (they liked that part the best tbh), but this is a great game to get the students used to listening to instructions and see right away who those students are.

January 22, 2018 at 7:51 pm

Hey Sam! I’ve seen the kids in my afterschool program playing a game called “Lions, Tigers and Bears” with basically the same idea – they really like it. Glad you have an additional activity for the kiddos to do once they’re eliminated as well. Thanks for sharing and glad the blog is helpful. Good luck with the First year

January 23, 2018 at 9:20 pm

Oh cool! I’ve never heard of that version of the game but glad they’re playing a similar version. I know the students at my school love it so I’m sure they do too. I appreciate all the advice and help and look forward to continuing to learn a ton from the site!

December 7, 2017 at 7:55 am

Thank you for the great information

December 11, 2017 at 3:39 pm

Glad it was helpful!

September 2, 2017 at 10:23 pm

Your website is excellent. It is always good to see other Physical Education and Health teachers setting the bar high. My question for you is how do you incorporate health topics during the year at the elementary level? Do you just include different health topics within the lessons or are there separate times during the course of the year to cover topics?

September 4, 2017 at 8:37 pm

The classroom teachers at my school cover health, so normally – yes, I incorportate different topics throughout the year that relate to activities that we’re doing. But I don’t do a lot of book work.

Here’s the closest thing I’ve ever done to a “health unit”

https://www.thepespecialist.com/health/

August 23, 2017 at 11:17 am

Hey, Can you tell me what you do with just Kinder on the first day…..other than rules and intro? I usually do basic relays, but that can be tough on day one. If you do relays, what tips and organizational strategies do you use? I am looking for something a little more smooth and organize for the first few weeks of K.

August 23, 2017 at 8:43 pm

Day 1 with K, we do the basic rules – learn to Walk/Jog for warmup – stopping signal. I read them the book “Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon” and then if there’s any time left we practice locomotors around the room and learn about open space.

After getting rules/procedures down during the first couple weeks I’d say I do stations with K students about 80% of the time.

September 5, 2017 at 12:19 am

Hi! Can you please share the K stations?

September 5, 2017 at 8:29 pm

It just depends on the content I’m doing with the older students – I just break it down to the basics and do stations with my K-1st students so they will develop the skills needed in the older grades, you can see a few examples at the link below from my frisbee unit:

https://www.thepespecialist.com/frisbeestations/

Other examples: – Hula Hoop – Jump Rope – Scooters – Throw and Catch (football, gator ball, bean bag, foam tennis ball) – Spooner boards – Basketball dribble – Wall Bounce and catch with playground ball

August 14, 2017 at 9:41 pm

Your website and passion for PE is inspiring Ben! I am will be starting my 27th year of teaching elementary PE and happy to say I really love what I do!

What are your thoughts on some ideas for SLO’s? Last year we had our 4th graders demonstrate their understanding of the components of fitness through a pre and post test of examples. We used pictures of The Incredibles and labeled them Mr. Muscle, Miss Flexibility and Kid Cardio. Throughout the year we referenced activities according to the characters. It was amazing how even my kinders would shout out, “that is a Mr. Muscle activity Mrs. Simone!”

August 11, 2017 at 12:01 am

Hey Ben, are your bathrooms within eye sight of your playing area? I’m nervous to let my kids have free access to them without being able to keep an eye on them (mine are around a corner). Thoughts? Hopefully they wouldn’t want to stay in there, but we all know how kids are.

August 14, 2017 at 4:05 pm

Yep – they actually retrofitted us a single bathroom and water fountain in our gym about 5 years ago – it’s way better, but I know how it was letting kids go down the hall. I would just do whatever your school policies and the regular practice of the other teachers at your school are doing.

You can always give them a physical pass so that only 1 is gone at a time as well.

August 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm

7th year teacher here! Good job on the website with a lot of great ideas! My lesson back to school is very similar and structured. Keep up the great work and have an awesome school year!

August 5, 2017 at 4:56 pm

Thanks for everything you do, I’ve used several of your lesson plans and resources and they have benefited my students greatly. I am wondering, are you willing to share a bigger image of your two rules posters and the bathroom poster? I’d like to print those on an 8×11.5 for my gym.

Thank you, Mr. Chasteen

August 14, 2017 at 3:55 pm

You can check them out and download them in the “Management Pro Pack” here: http://thepespecialist.com/hacks

August 1, 2017 at 7:22 pm

Hey this is awesome.. ur website is amazing. You have amazing ideas so I have a question for ya! We have a classes from 30-60! They have 5 mins to get dressed for a 45 mins class. Well the guys get in and out in a min and the girls take forever. We stretch first in our stretching lines so the guys are just sitting there and a couple of girls. Any activity we could do with the ones that are always waiting and so eager to play?

August 14, 2017 at 3:54 pm

I would just choose something that your kids resonate with so it’s a motivator for them to dress out quickly. The quicker they get out the more game time they can have.

Maybe 4-square, Knockout, jumpropes… just depends one what your kids are into and can do independently

August 1, 2017 at 5:43 pm

I love the idea of Home Base spots! Do you assign them as they walk in on the first day? How much time does that take? Do you keep a chart of who goes where?

August 14, 2017 at 3:53 pm

Yep, we get them on the first day with 1st – 5th. (I just have my Kinder kids sit in the middle circle). It takes about 2-3 minutes usually, even less with the older kids.

Actually just wrote a blog about this, you can check it out here: https://www.thepespecialist.com/homebasespots/

July 18, 2017 at 5:01 am

I’ll be a going into my first year of teaching PE for 1st-6h graders and wanted to know how you would spread out each lessons for 40 mins each? For example, introduction and rules and polices/expectations etc. Would love any type of feedback.

July 19, 2017 at 11:19 am

I have 50 minute classes, so pretty similar to you. My structure for 2nd – 5th is normally: – Instant Activity + Warmup/Stretch = 5-10 minutes depending on the activity – Get into the lesson introducing new concepts, skill practice with progressions getting more difficult as we go along – 10 minutes – Modified Gameplay – 25-30 minutes – Closure – 5 minutes

Of course that changes depending on what we’re doing, at the beginning of a unit I spend more time developing and practicing skills – towards the end we spend more time playing games.

With K-1: it’s a similar start, but instead of gameplay we work in stations practicing different skills

July 14, 2017 at 9:11 am

This is great! Thanks for posting your ideas!

June 2, 2017 at 10:07 am

On the first day I’ve tried to make learning the rules and expectations an active process. Some years I have put signs around the room with a rule or expectation followed by an activity to perform as they learn the rule. Other years I have written the rules/expectations along with an activity on balloons and scattered them around. After allowing time for the students to get around to all of them I bring them together to discuss the rules/expectations, and consequences. Remaining time is spent with a quick easy tag game. I like what you are doing, thanks for sharing.

June 5, 2017 at 4:27 pm

Good stuff David – thanks for sharing your ideas

January 4, 2017 at 11:47 am

I used your power point today to start my second semester!! Of course with some changes. But I didn’t really read the Emergency Drill page…. There are no hurricanes in Missouri. Oops! My 8th graders thought it was pretty funny. I am so glad I did this though. I have done the same thing for years and it was always boring, for me!! I feel so good about my day.

January 4, 2017 at 1:38 pm

That’s awesome! Really glad it worked for you – Always nice to try something new!

October 25, 2016 at 12:27 am

I’m so glad I found your blog:) I’m on my 15th year of teaching, but I love all these new ideas. I haven’t had a gym all year because the floor is being replaced. I’m supposed to get back in next week and I need to start all new again with procedures and management. This would be the perfect time to start new. What teacher evaluation system do you have?

October 26, 2016 at 7:07 pm

Hey Stephanie – Glad the blog has been helpful. In SC, we are under ADEPT, we go through an SLO process every year and do recertification every 5 years.

October 26, 2016 at 7:17 pm

Thank you. The school has started a new evaluation system (Danielson). I just didn’t know if there many others out there using it.

August 25, 2016 at 6:36 am

I really like your home base idea but was wondering if the numbers and letters are already on the floor or walls?? Thanks for clarifying

January 27, 2017 at 5:01 pm

Yep, it’s like an excel spreadsheet. Numbers (1-5) on one wall and Letters (A-F) on the other wall, so I can accomodate up to 30 students.

We have another set of numbers on the other side of the gym as well for double classes.

August 18, 2016 at 12:29 pm

Great Advice for the first week…awesome

August 12, 2016 at 9:27 am

Question on Home Base spots….what if 5 students are not present that day? That would throw everything off…especially making groups/teams for the day’s activities…what do you do in this situation? Generally I put my students are different colored teams each class to not only deal with this problem, but to give them an opportunity to play/work with a different set of students each class…instead of the same team each week…thoughts?

August 17, 2016 at 3:39 pm

I normally group teams myself or use an app called Team Shake – super cool app, Google it for some tutorials.

I use home base spots as a way to check my attendance, or get warmed up or stretched out quickly.

August 29, 2015 at 1:33 am

Great lesson. My first lesson has very similar content. I use Power Point presentation to illustrate my information. After the presentation, For reviewing the safety rules I integrate introduction to orienteering. I created 20 stations around the gym, each with a number and different safety rule. Each pair of partners got a gym map and specified route to follow. They have to travel to each post of their route choosing different locomotor movement. After reading a rule, they have to discuss it. If they think something needs to be added, they leave their comment on sticky note. They also place a sticky note with a new word to be added to our word wall.

August 29, 2015 at 2:14 pm

Thanks for sharing. That’s a very cool idea, I’ve never ventured into orienteering, but it sounds like a lot of fun. Sticky note comments is a good one too.

August 25, 2015 at 5:58 pm

My 1st day is very similar! We use an activity called People to People for discussing summer activities and meeting new classmates. Here is a link that demonstrates the basics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuJE9Uhqgno Of course, I make it age appropriate. When they meet a new partner we start with- name to name, and a discussion question, i.e. What did you do this summer. We also use different locomotor skills when searching for a new partner. We build up to bigger groups as well.

Thanks for the post!

August 25, 2015 at 6:40 pm

That’s awesome – great game idea. Thanks for the comment.

August 18, 2015 at 2:46 pm

Thanks Ben for the ideas!

August 13, 2015 at 2:51 am

Great break down of a first day lesson and thank you for the physical literacy video as a resource! Have a great school year!

August 13, 2015 at 3:58 pm

Thanks, there are 2 other videos in the series as well – worth checking out. Have a good one.

July 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

Hi Ben, I love the video. I was wondering do you show these videos to all grades K-5? And do you fit in the other two videos sometime later in the year?

July 19, 2017 at 11:22 am

In the past I showed it to K-5, but since then I only showed it to K-2 because the 3rd-5th graders remembered it and didn’t really want to watch it again.

I showed the other videos to my 3-5 classes one a week the following weeks.

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