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
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
“If a Bee Stings You, Give it a Flower” – a student’s advice we can all use
Perspective: Seeing life through the lens of a child. Recently, we were deep into the culminating lesson of our team handball unit. After several fundamental classes based on skills and lead-up games, we decided it would be fun to break our class into teams of three to play small-sided, competitive games. The students would have the … Continue reading “If a Bee Stings You, Give it a Flower” – a student’s advice we can all use