Remember the pure joy of playing tag as a kid? That rush of adrenaline, the laughter, the strategic dodging? Tag games are magical! They're not just fun, though; these high-energy activities are secretly brilliant teaching tools that develop locomotor skills, boost cardiovascular health, and teach invaluable social-emotional lessons. But here's the challenge: all that chaotic… Continue reading A Guide to Safe Tag Games: Fun, Inclusive, and Injury-Free Gym Classes
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Things Every P.E. Teacher Needs From Amazon
Okay, so I'm hooked on Amazon, what can I say? I love how quickly things get to me and how much selection there is. I also find that I get great teaching ideas from just browsing around and seeing different products. Clearly I'm they're ideal customer - they don't even have to try to upsell… Continue reading Things Every P.E. Teacher Needs From Amazon
23 Awesome TAG Games You Should be Playing in P.E. Class
TAG games are a cornerstone of physical education for a reason: they're fun, active, and adaptable to students of all ages and abilities. More than just a simple game of chase, they are an excellent tool teachers can use for developing fundamental motor skills, fostering social-emotional learning, and improving cognitive functions in a dynamic and… Continue reading 23 Awesome TAG Games You Should be Playing in P.E. Class
Tips to Set-Up and Organize Your Physical Education Classes
I spent a few years teaching gym as the formal "gym teacher" as well as teaching my homeroom class their P.E. I have to admit, I first went into the role thinking it was going to be completely slack. I learned pretty quickly that I was sorely mistaken. Right away, I realized the amount of… Continue reading Tips to Set-Up and Organize Your Physical Education Classes
