jcahill Health and Fitness, Physical Education

2 Long Jump Rope Activities to Add to Your PE Playbook

I present the long jump rope as the ultimate group challenge. Two rope turners must work in sync, turning the rope together with a rhythm that can be adjusted for the jumper. For more experienced or athletic jumpers, the rope can be turned quickly, while those with less experience may need to slow the rope … Continue reading 2 Long Jump Rope Activities to Add to Your PE Playbook

jcahill Physical Education, Team Building

Shore to Shore – another team building game

I regularly integrate team-building activities into my curriculum to reinforce essential skills like communication, collaboration, compromise, and positive group dynamics. One of my go-to exercises is a game I call 'SHORE TO SHORE.' While you may know similar variations, here is how I play it. SHORE TO SHORE https://youtu.be/1tr8SN7qyfY?si=Q3eV7LkpTVAefeo9 Set-up: Create a shoreline on each … Continue reading Shore to Shore – another team building game

jcahill Monthly Fitness Challenges, thanksgiving

Try Gratitude BINGO!

Instead of a game of the week, I’m posting a game of the month. For November, I’ve been preaching the meaning of gratitude and ways to demonstrate it with my own kids and students. I personally feel that kids and even grown-ups are appreciative; however, they often neglect to express their gratitude in words or … Continue reading Try Gratitude BINGO!