Keeping Kids in Motion
Building a community where fitness and play are the foundation for all families.
Category: Physical Education
PADDLE PICK’EM UP! – a partner/whole class teamwork challenge
It is imperative to sprinkle in team-building challenges throughout the year. Any unit can benefit from activities that promote communication, cooperation, sharing ideas, making compromises, and opportunities for failure and success. During my recent paddle striking and manipulation unit, I added one such activity.… Continue Reading “PADDLE PICK’EM UP! – a partner/whole class teamwork challenge”
ULTIMATE TEAM PINBALL – a cross between ultimate disc and team handball
This is by far one of my favorite games with grades four – high school. Ultimate Team Pinball nicely mashes together elements of ultimate Frisbee and team handball. As you’ll see in the video, it’s fast-paced, actioned-packed, and a lot of fun. Set up:… Continue Reading “ULTIMATE TEAM PINBALL – a cross between ultimate disc and team handball”
Roll in the NEW YEAR – Updated January Fitness Challenge
Roll in the NEW YEAR is back and better than ever with an improved look and a new video demonstrating each of the exercises. Are you ready for the NEW YEAR? Do you and your students need the motivation to jump-start a new exercise… Continue Reading “Roll in the NEW YEAR – Updated January Fitness Challenge”