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PE Games: Cross The River

This week I’m coming to you with a CLASSIC game that I play every year with my kids.   Like most activities – I only play it once a year so kids love it when they walk in and see the game setup.   I usually save it for a time when students are coming back from a break and kids would benefit from some team building and cooperative activities.

Aside from the fact that it’s an awesome activity, I think my students love it so much because  I present the game in a gamified format  by creating different levels for each increasingly difficult or complex extension of the game (I do this with most activities, for more examples check out  Hula Hut Relays , Pass the Frog , or Fire and Ice .

Check out the video below for an example of me teaching the game to a 3rd grade class at my school:

If you don’t have time for the video check out the summary of the game below, or download the free lesson plan at the bottom of this post.

Cross The River

• I shoot for about 5-7 kids on each team, but you can modify and adjust for different situations.  The setup below is for one class, for double classes I would simply double the equipment.  To start the game, I give my K-2 students 1 more dot than the members of their team, with 3-5th they get the same number of dots as team members.

• No sliding or throwing the PE equipment
• If any part of your body touches the “water” your entire team must start over

Level 1: Get to the “Island”

• In this level students will learn how to get across the river with their team and attempt to make it to the island (gymnastics mats folded up)

Level 2: Cross the River

• In this level students will attempt to cross the ENTIRE river.  If they make it to the island, it acts as a “Checkpoint” where they can “Save their game”.  If they fall in after saving their game, they can start over at the island.

Level 3: You Lost a Rock

• In this level students once again, attempt to get their entire team to the island – However, you have some bad news for all the teams… The water has picked up and they’ve lost one of their rocks!  They must use creativity and brainstorm a way to get to the island with one less rock.  One hint I give kids on this level is “You need to think outside the Box!” 😉 , you can see an example in the instagram post below :

  View this post on Instagram   Kids: This is totally impossible…???? . Me (for the 3,00th time): Think outside the BOX and use all of your resources… . Kids: ???????????? USE the BOX!!!! . Me: ???????????????? . Details and lesson plan for this team building game “cross the river” are linked up on our resources page ???????? . #physicaleducation #physed #pegeeks #iteachpe #pe #peteacher #elempe #primarype #teamwork #teachersofinstagram A post shared by Ben Landers (@thepespecialist) on Jan 9, 2020 at 6:07am PST

Level 4: Cross the River Again

• Same as level 2, but with one less rock this time.  Checkpoint stays the same.

Level 5: Double Up

• In this level I combine my 4 teams into 2 teams and have them attempt to make it to the island and then combine all of their equipment to go all the way across the river together.

That’s the basic outline, but there are tons of variations and different ways to present the game (different equipment, blindfolds, add obstacles to the river, create mines with bowling pins, change the scenario or add more restrictions).

I really love watching the kids play and there are TONS of teachable moments that will happen throughout the game that you can explore with the kids after each level.

I also use this game as one of my Field Day stations each year.  The classroom teachers enjoy watching the kids use teamwork and attempt to be the first group to “cross the river”

If you want specifics and a more detailed list of ideas, strategies and variations – you can download my lesson plan for free below:

It’s so fun watching kids complete a challenge for the first time – check out the post below to see what I mean 🙂

  View this post on Instagram   Going into Friday like… . ???????? . #physicaleducation #physed #pegeeks #iteachpe #pe #peteacher #elempe #primarype A post shared by Ben Landers (@thepespecialist) on Jan 10, 2020 at 7:04am PST

Got some cool variations of the game not included in the lesson plan?  Leave them in the comments below.

Have fun and teach on.

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February 4, 2023 at 2:19 am

The object of the activity is to get all members of the group safely across the river. this a great game.

February 6, 2023 at 3:24 pm

Glad you’re enjoying the activity Rebecca!

May 18, 2021 at 1:50 pm

I just had my students play Cross the River. I needed a break from our Field Day fun prep and some inclement weather so I went on the website looking for something new. I have played a similar game that I call “Rescue Island” with my 3-5th graders that uses a scooter board (boat) substituted for the step (log) to the spots and the island played across the width of the gym. Anyway, Ben I sure appreciate your ideas and resources! I will definitely be adding this to my cooperative games unit. Teach on!

May 18, 2021 at 4:18 pm

Sounds like such a cool game Nathan! Thanks for sharing!

April 8, 2021 at 10:57 am

Hi! this is great fun with the kids, tried yesterday 🙂 but i am having trouble downloading the lesson plan. Not sure if it’s on my end or yours! 🙂 Loryn

April 8, 2021 at 3:25 pm

Sorry about the issue!

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.

As a another option you can also find some of our products on our Teachers Pay Teachers Page Here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Pe-Specialist

Just search “Cross the River”

Hope this helps!

March 14, 2021 at 8:03 pm

Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Can’t download the lesson plans though:/

March 15, 2021 at 3:45 pm

April 1, 2020 at 1:28 pm

It was a good game for the children to learn how to work together

April 2, 2020 at 12:16 pm

CTR is one of our favorites!

October 14, 2019 at 2:25 pm

Do you play until one team finishes the level or until 5 minutes are up or do you give all the students 5 minutes to finish and teams that finish first sit and watch?

October 16, 2019 at 4:52 pm

I stop the music about 20 seconds after the first team finishes and have all the teams reset – we talk about strategies and refinements and then play the next level. DO what works for you though!

October 3, 2019 at 9:39 am

I’m not able to download the lesson plan above. Is there another way to retrieve it?

October 7, 2019 at 6:14 pm

March 11, 2019 at 3:09 pm

I love the idea of this game but I am unable to download the lesson plan…

March 12, 2019 at 3:06 pm

Hey Rochelle, sorry about the issue, but it’s working on our end.

As a another option you can also find this product on our Teachers Pay Teachers Page Here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Pe-Specialist

January 9, 2019 at 8:23 am

Thank you! Fun reminder of some renditions of this classic!

January 6, 2019 at 10:13 pm

This sounds like a super fun game to kick off second semester! We do not have any Aerobic Steps. Trying to think of an alternative? I am going to rummage through our equipment room tomorrow.

January 9, 2019 at 5:21 pm

Anything works – yoga mats, scrap pieces of wood, pieces of cardboard…

January 6, 2019 at 2:15 pm

How can I get access to your Cross the River Download? When I click on “checkout” there is nothing in my cart.

January 9, 2019 at 5:20 pm

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

As a last resort you can also find this download on our Teachers Pay Teachers Page Here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Pe-Specialist

January 5, 2019 at 12:20 pm

Thanks looks fun.

May 15, 2018 at 8:07 am

Hi Ben, I saw the modifications you make for Grades K-2. Even with grades K-2 you still use the “LOG”? How does that work with K passing and moving the “LOG”? Is it something they struggle with physically? Just was curious before I teach it to my younger students.

May 16, 2018 at 3:18 pm

K usually doesn’t pass the log (even though it’s there if they thought of it). They usually don’t need to use the log because I always give them one extra spot.

1st and up can pass the log without any issues – although, yes it’s harder for them than it would be for a 4th grade student.

August 9, 2017 at 8:49 pm

Thanks so much! I used it for VBS and the kids loved it! It was so fun to see them work together and think. The 1st graders did better than the 4th graders, too many chiefs in the older group. LOL!

Thanks for sharing!

August 14, 2017 at 4:02 pm

Haha – perfect. I’ve used it for a church camp as well – it’s always a hit 🙂

May 22, 2017 at 9:36 am

What could I use instead of the aerobic steps as the logs?

May 22, 2017 at 4:27 pm

Go to home depot or Lowes and by a few 2x4s and have them cut it into smaller pieces and use those. Or you could get 1 x 6s if you want to have a wider “log” for the kids to make it easier.

Or you could use any other flat object in your equipment room that can be stepped on – or just don’t use logs, use scooters instead as “boats”

May 3, 2017 at 11:18 am

Ben have you ever used Cross the River as a Field Day station? I was thinking Of playing it with my 2nd-3rd grades. My field day stations are 15 min. each. Do you think we could play 2 levels in that time? Just wanted your opinion.

Thanks, Doug

May 8, 2017 at 8:56 am

Yep – we use cross the river for Field Day every year with K-5th, our stations are 7 minutes each, but I think 15 would work as well if you had the different levels.

February 21, 2017 at 2:43 pm

I play this game using floatation devices (pinnies, poly spots) instead of rocks. Students must ALWAYS be touching (with some body part) the floatation device or it will float away and the team will have one less device to get across with. I like how you added levels.

February 22, 2017 at 7:11 pm

Nice! I’ve heard of that variation with the floating objects, but never tried it – sounds fun though. Thanks for sharing!

February 15, 2017 at 4:06 pm

I did this today with third and fourth graders. They really enjoyed it. Presenting it in a “gamified” format really resonated with a lot of them. I had a number of students ask me after class when we could do this again. Ben Landers for the win!

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9 Activity Ideas for STEM in Physical Education

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The Synergy of Movement and Learning

Physical education stem activities for elementary school, stem activities for middle school pe students, advanced stem challenges for high school learners, tech, tools, and resources for stem in physical education.

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. In an era where sports statistics, science, and technology increasingly influence athletics, PE classes are uniquely positioned to blend physical activity with STEM learning and 21st century skills. This article explores how PE educators and facilitators can use STEM learning in their coursework. It also provides a range of curriculum activity ideas to get students at different education and skill levels engaged.

Research indicates that physical activity can significantly bolster cognitive abilities. When students participate in movement-based learning, they benefit physically and experience enhanced concentration, memory, and creativity. This cognitive boost is crucial for comprehending and applying STEM concepts, which often demand high levels of problem-solving and critical thinking. Active learning, where students engage in physical activities while learning STEM concepts, results in more profound understanding and retention of information. Integrating physical and mental challenges not only makes learning more enjoyable, but is more effective, as students apply theoretical concepts in practical settings, leading to better comprehension and recall.

Integrating STEM into elementary physical education presents a fantastic opportunity to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity in young students. Through these innovative activities, elementary school children can explore and understand key STEM concepts while engaging in fun and physical play. Each activity is designed to be not only educational but highly interactive and suitable for their developmental stage. Here are some engaging activities that blend physical education with STEM learning for elementary students:

• Jump and Measure: Students perform a variety of jumps – like the long jump and high jump – and measure their distances or heights. This activity introduces basic concepts of measurement and physics, encouraging students to understand how force and motion play a role in their physical activities.
• Geometry with Body Movements: In this activity, children use their bodies to create geometric shapes, either individually or in groups. It’s an engaging way for students to learn about basic geometry, spatial awareness, and symmetry. Teachers can challenge students to form complex shapes, enhancing their understanding and teamwork skills.
• STEM Soccer : In a lesson devoted to measuring throw-ins, students collect data in centimeters and convert their data to meters dividing by 100. Students then evaluate measurement systems to decide the best measurement size. This disguised learning,  interactive lesson is a great way for physical education teachers to add STEM into their PE classes.
• Weather and Exercise: Students observe and record weather patterns over a week and discuss how different weather conditions affect physical activities. This integrates meteorology into PE, allowing students to see the real-world application of science in their everyday activities.
• Heart Rate Exploration: After engaging in various exercises, students measure their heart rates to learn about the cardiovascular system and the science behind exercise. This activity not only educates them about their bodies, but about the importance of physical fitness in maintaining health.
• Playground Physics: Utilizing playground equipment, this activity allows students to explore concepts like gravity, force, and motion. They can experience firsthand how these physical laws impact their play and movements, turning the playground into a living laboratory.

As students enter middle school, their capacity for more complex and abstract thinking grows significantly. This developmental stage is an ideal time to introduce more intricate STEM concepts through physical education, enhancing their learning experience with practical applications. The following STEM activities are tailored for middle school students, offering a blend of intellectual challenge and physical engagement. These activities are designed to pique students’ curiosity in STEM fields through the familiar and enjoyable medium of sports and physical exercises. By participating in these activities, students not only deepen their understanding of STEM concepts, but learn valuable lessons in teamwork, problem-solving, and the practical application of classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Here’s a look at some stimulating and educational STEM activities for middle school PE:

• Sports Statistics Analysis: Students gather and analyze sports statistics from games or physical activities. This teaches them about data collection, interpretation, and the importance of statistics in understanding and improving athletic performance.
• STEM Football: During a lesson in STEM Football, students collect and graph data of a controlled experiment by using a line graph. Students then explain the relationship between kinetic energy and mass by writing a claim evidence supported by evidence-based reasoning from class data. This lesson highlights the strong classroom connection between physical education and STEM learning, and how it can help create tangible examples for students.
• Energy and Movement: This activity focuses on the concept of kinetic and potential energy in the context of sports. Students explore how energy is transferred and transformed during different physical activities, such as running, jumping, or throwing a ball.
• Biomechanics of Sports: Here, students delve into the study of human movement and mechanics in various sports. They learn about the science behind athletic performance, injury prevention , and how athletes optimize their movements for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Mathletics Relay: A relay race where each leg involves solving a math problem before passing the baton. This combines physical fitness with mathematical skills, emphasizing quick thinking and teamwork.
• Technology in Sports Training: Students explore how technology is increasingly used in sports training and performance analysis. They might look at wearable tech, video analysis software, or other tools that help athletes improve their skills and coaches to make informed decisions.

High school students, with their advanced cognitive skills and heightened interests, are well-positioned to tackle complex STEM challenges through physical education. This section of the curriculum is designed to offer high school learners in-depth, hands-on experiences that combine higher-level STEM concepts with physical activities and sports. These advanced activities are not just about physical exertion; they require students to engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative innovation. They provide an opportunity for students to see the real-world applications of the STEM knowledge they acquire in their classrooms, bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical implementation. By participating in these activities, high school students can gain a deeper understanding of various STEM fields, such as physics, engineering, biotechnology, and environmental science, observing how these disciplines intersect with sports and physical fitness. Here are some challenging and intellectually stimulating STEM activities designed for high school learners:

• Physics of Sports Equipment Design: Students research and discuss the physics principles involved in the design of sports equipment. This can include topics like material science, aerodynamics, and ergonomics, providing insights into how equipment is optimized for performance and safety.
• Engineering a Miniature Golf Course: Students design and construct a miniature golf course, applying concepts of geometry, physics, and design. This project not only involves creativity, but a practical application of STEM principles by creating functional and enjoyable mini-golf holes.
• Sports Analytics Project: Students undertake a project to analyze a sports game using statistical methods and tools. This activity introduces them to data science in sports, teaching them how to interpret and use data to understand game strategies and player performance.
• Biotechnology in Athletics: This topic explores how biotechnology is used in sports, from equipment design to performance enhancement techniques. Students might study material innovations, genetic research in athletics, or the ethical implications of biotechnology in sports.
• Environmental Science in Outdoor Sports: Students analyze how environmental factors impact outdoor sports activities. They can study topics like climate change, pollution, and natural terrain, understanding the interplay between sports and the environment.
• Virtual Reality Sports Training: Students explore how VR technology is being used for skill development, strategy training, and injury rehabilitation in various sports by discussing the emerging role of virtual reality in sports.

Bringing STEM into PE classes effectively requires the right resources, including technology tools, educational kits, and comprehensive guides. Resources like the STEM Sports® kits provide ready-to-use activities that seamlessly blend physical education with STEM learning. These kits offer an invaluable resource for teachers looking to enrich their curriculum and engage K-8 students through a cross-curricular learning approach. For additional resources, tools, and innovative ideas, please visit STEM Sports® .

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Exercise in Disguise: Fun PE Games and Activities

“5 laps around the gym – Go!”

Is this a familiar command you recall when you entered the gymnasium for your Physical Education class in elementary school? Did it make you excited to take part in PE? Or, did it raise anxiety and/or boredom as you dreaded the same old routine to start the PE lesson? If you answered the later, a common response, it may have led to a negative attitude towards physical activity, perhaps even a disengagement in PE because it wasn’t fun , enjoyable, and varied in its approach.

Everyone should be able to associate physical activity as a fun, enjoyable experience and a necessary component of everyday life.

With only 9% of Canadians kids aged 5 to 17 achieving 60 minutes of heart pumping exercise daily, and similar statistics in the United States, we need to change the way we get kids moving in PE and throughout the school day through fun games and activities. ( ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, 2015 )

Have you ever thought about “ gamifying” your approach to teaching fundamental movement skills , personal fitness, and interpersonal skills? Developing more movement vocabulary and physical literacy opens up a gateway to active participation for life.

To “ gamify ” something means to turn an activity or task, such as physical activity, into a game or something resembling a game; usually making the activity more interesting. Here is an example gamifying a common paper and pencil game such as Tic Tac Toe into a dynamic warm up for a PE lesson.

Tic Tac Toe Relay

This game combines components of fitness such as speed, agility, cardiovascular fitness and problem solving skills. See video example!

Games in Physical Education

Games permeate every aspect of school PE and can be used as warm-ups or modified instructional tools, as well as taught as complex activities. They enable students of all ages and abilities to achieve a range of core competencies of a quality Health and Physical Education program. Through games students can:

• Actively participate in sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity according their abilities and readiness level.
• Demonstrate responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
• Develop a range of movement skills (e.g., stability, locomotion and manipulative), concepts (e.g., body and spatial awareness) and strategies (e.g., rules and boundaries, conventions of fair play) to acquire movement competence and increased physical literacy
• Develop personal, interpersonal skills and use critical thinking and problem solving skills.

If games are taught well, students can improve their fitness, learn new skills, cooperate with teammates and challenge their intellect by solving problems of strategy and tactics. If games are taught poorly, students may learn that winning is everything and cheating is a viable strategy.

No doubt, the use of games can increase fun and student enjoyment in PE. Consider planning instruction of games with intent . Create guiding question(s) to frame the learning in a game/activity.

• “Why do games have rules?” Ask yourself this if you want to emphasize conventions of fair play, structures of games.
• “What makes a good team player?” Ask yourself this if you want to emphasize interpersonal skills and teambuilding skills.
• “What skills from this activity can I transfer to another game or sport environment? ” Ask yourself this if you want to emphasize the development of movement competence and personal fitness.

Useful Tip: Use novelty type equipment such as a rubber critters or throton, both are non-sport specific throwing objects. This can create a more inclusive learning environment and engage students of all readiness levels and skills to begin with, before progressing into more complex activities.

Here are some fun PE games to get you started:

Everybody is it.

At the start of the game everyone is it and every player tries to tag another player while trying not to be tagged. If tagged, players have to perform a task (e.g., choice of 5 stride jumps, 5 push-ups, 5 sit-ups, 5 tuck jumps) and then return to the game. If players tag each other at the same time both perform a task. Continue for several minutes of fun and movement!

Triangle Tag

Improves agility and coordination.

Builders and Boulders with Gopher’s ACTION! Topple Tubes

Scatter 20-30 topple tubes (or cones) around the playing area in no particular order or color pattern. Divide the class into 2 teams. On the signal, players race to flip their team’s color to the top. If playing with cones players either race to flip the cones to standing upright (builders) or flip cones on their side (bulldozers). Players must only use their hands to flip the tubes or cones, not their feet. Play the game for a period of time and declare the winning team with the most standing tubes in its color “up” or the cones in the assigned position.

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PE Lesson Plans: The Ultimate Guide

Physical education is an essential part of the school curriculum that promotes lifelong healthy habits and well-being. Creating engaging and effective PE lesson plans can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can make a significant impact on your students' physical and mental development. This ultimate guide to PE lesson plans will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key components, tips, and strategies to create the best PE experience for your students.

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The role of a well-structured pe lesson plan.

Physical education plays a pivotal role in the overall development of students, helping them build a strong foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle. Well-structured PE lesson plans are essential in achieving this goal, as they lay the groundwork for a positive and engaging learning environment. 

In this section, we will discuss the importance of well-structured PE lesson plans and how they can enhance student engagement, promote skill development, and ensure inclusivity.

Enhancing Student Engagement and Participation

One of the primary objectives of a PE lesson plan is to capture the interest of students and motivate them to participate actively in the activities. 

A well-crafted lesson plan includes a variety of age-appropriate games, exercises, and sports that cater to students' diverse interests and learning styles. 

By incorporating a mix of individual, pair, and team activities, PE teachers can foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among students, while maintaining their enthusiasm for physical education.

Promoting Skill Development and Mastery

Effective PE lesson plans are designed to help students progressively develop physical, cognitive, and social skills. This can be achieved by breaking down complex skills into smaller components and gradually increasing the level of difficulty. 

For example, a teacher might start by teaching basic throwing and catching techniques before introducing more advanced skills like dribbling and passing in a team sport setting. By providing students with a structured and incremental approach to skill development, teachers can ensure that they are consistently challenged and motivated to improve.

Ensuring Lessons are Inclusive and Differentiated

A well-structured PE lesson plan should cater to the diverse needs and abilities of all students, promoting an inclusive learning environment. This can be achieved by incorporating differentiation strategies, such as offering modified activities, providing additional support, or adjusting the pace of the lesson. For instance, a teacher might allow students with limited mobility to use lighter or adapted equipment, or offer alternative tasks that still contribute to the overall objectives of the lesson. By being flexible and responsive to students' individual needs, teachers can create a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and encouraged to participate.

Key Components of Successful PE Lesson Plans

Developing successful PE lesson plans requires careful consideration of various components that contribute to an engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experience. 

In this section, we will explore the key components that can make your PE lesson plans truly stand out and provide students with the best possible foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Clear Objectives and Goals

Establishing clear objectives and goals at the outset of your lesson plan ensures that both you and your students are working towards a common purpose. 

Objectives can range from developing specific physical skills or improving fitness levels to fostering social skills, such as teamwork and communication. Clearly defined objectives and goals not only help maintain focus during the lesson but also enable you to measure progress and assess the effectiveness of your teaching strategies.

SHAPE America's National Physical Education Standards  are a good starting point. They define what a student should know and be able to do in an effective PE program.

Age-Appropriate Activities

Selecting age-appropriate activities is crucial to keeping students engaged, motivated, and challenged. Activities should be relevant to the developmental stage of your students and consider their physical, cognitive, and social abilities. 

For example, younger students may benefit from activities that emphasize basic movement skills and creativity, while older students may require more complex tasks that involve strategy, coordination, and teamwork.

Progressive Skill Development

An effective PE lesson plan incorporates progressive skill development, which helps students build upon their existing abilities and gradually master new skills. This can be achieved by introducing new concepts in a logical sequence, increasing the level of difficulty over time, and offering opportunities for practice and reinforcement. 

By adopting a structured approach to skill development, you can ensure that your students are constantly challenged and motivated to improve.

Variety and Creativity

Incorporating a mix of activities and games in your PE lesson plans keeps students engaged and prevents boredom. By introducing new challenges, varying the pace, and allowing students to explore different sports and disciplines, you can stimulate their curiosity and interest in physical activity.

Furthermore, incorporating creative and unconventional exercises can encourage students to think critically, develop problem-solving skills, and adapt to new situations.

Opportunities for Assessment and Feedback

Regular assessment and feedback are essential components of a successful PE lesson plan. Monitoring students' progress enables you to tailor your teaching strategies to their needs, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and guidance. 

In addition, providing constructive feedback helps students recognize their strengths and areas for improvement, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey.

Flexibility and Adaptability

A well-designed PE lesson plan should be flexible and adaptable, allowing you to respond to unexpected circumstances or changes in students' needs. This might involve adjusting the pace of the lesson, modifying activities, or offering alternative tasks to cater to individual abilities. By being responsive and adaptable, you can create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that accommodates the diverse needs and preferences of your students.

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Planning a PE Lesson

A step by step guide.

Designing an effective and engaging PE lesson plan can be a complex process, but by following a step-by-step guide, you can ensure that your lessons cater to the diverse needs of your students and achieve the desired learning outcomes. 

In this section, we will walk you through a practical approach to planning a PE lesson, from identifying objectives to integrating assessment and feedback opportunities.

Identify Lesson Objectives

The first step in planning a PE lesson is to determine the specific objectives you want your students to achieve. These objectives should align with the curriculum standards and focus on various aspects of physical education, such as skill development, physical fitness, teamwork, or sportsmanship. 

Clearly defined objectives provide a roadmap for your lesson plan and enable you to design activities that are purposeful and relevant to your students' needs.

Select Activities Based on Objectives and Student Abilities

Once you have identified the objectives for your lesson, the next step is to select appropriate activities that will help your students achieve these goals. Choose activities that are relevant to the lesson objectives and consider your students' age, abilities, and interests. For example, if your objective is to improve throwing and catching skills, you might select activities that involve different types of throws, catches, and equipment, such as beanbags, softballs, or Frisbees. Keep in mind that it is essential to provide a variety of activities to maintain student engagement and cater to diverse learning styles.

Structure the Lesson

A well-structured PE lesson typically consists of four main stages: warm-up, skill development, practice, and cool-down. By following this structure, you can ensure that your students are adequately prepared for the activities, have opportunities to learn and practice new skills, and can safely transition out of the lesson.

Warm-up: Begin your lesson with a 5-10 minute warm-up that gradually increases your students' heart rate and prepares their muscles for the upcoming activities. Warm-ups can include dynamic stretching, light aerobic exercises, or sport-specific drills. Skill development: The skill development phase is the core of your PE lesson, where you introduce new skills or concepts, demonstrate techniques, and provide guided practice. Break down complex skills into smaller components and use clear, concise instructions to help students understand and master the skills. Activity : Following the skill development phase, allocate time for students to practice the skills they have learned in a more independent setting. This can involve small-sided games, drills, or challenges that require students to apply the new skills in various contexts. Cool-down: Conclude your lesson with a 5-10 minute cool-down that allows students to gradually lower their heart rate and stretch their muscles. Cool-down activities can include static stretching, deep breathing exercises, or guided relaxation techniques.

Create an Inclusive and Supportive Environment

An essential aspect of planning a PE lesson is ensuring that all students feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged to participate. Be mindful of your students' diverse abilities and needs and incorporate differentiation strategies, such as offering modified activities, providing additional support, or adjusting the pace of the lesson. 

Encourage students to work together, respect each other's abilities, and celebrate their achievements, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Integrate Assessment and Feedback Opportunities

Monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback are crucial components of a successful PE lesson plan. Regularly assess students' performance during the lesson, using both formal and informal assessment methods, such as observations, self-assessments, or peer assessments. 

Offer specific, timely feedback that helps students recognize their strengths and areas for improvement, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey.

Plan for Contingencies

Unexpected circumstances, such as inclement weather, equipment issues, or student absences, can disrupt your PE lesson plans. Therefore, it is essential to plan for contingencies and have alternative activities or strategies in place. 

For example, if outdoor activities are not possible due to weather conditions, have a list of indoor games or exercises that can still help achieve the lesson objectives. By being prepared for unexpected situations, you can ensure that your lessons continue smoothly and maintain student engagement.

Evaluate and Reflect on the Lesson

After completing your PE lesson, take the time to evaluate its effectiveness and reflect on your teaching strategies. Consider factors such as student engagement, skill development, and the achievement of lesson objectives. 

Identify areas where the lesson was successful, as well as areas that require improvement or adjustment. This ongoing process of reflection and evaluation will enable you to refine your lesson plans and continually enhance your teaching practice.

Sample PE Lesson Plans for Early Elementary 

Designing engaging and age-appropriate elementary PE lesson plans is crucial to ensure that young students have a positive introduction to physical education. 

In this section, we will explore sample PE lesson plans for early elementary students (Grades K-2) that focus on fundamental movement skills, cooperative games, and creative activities.

These lesson plans will help you create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for physical activity.

Early Elementary PE Lesson 1

Exploring locomotor skills.

Objective : Introduce and practice various locomotor skills, such as walking, running, hopping, jumping, and skipping. Materials : Cones or markers, music (optional) Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as arm circles, leg swings, and marching in place. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce each locomotor skill and demonstrate the proper technique. Have students practice each skill individually, moving from one cone to another. Activity: Locomotor Skills Relay (15 minutes) Divide students into small groups or teams. Set up a relay course with cones or markers, designating a specific locomotor skill for each section of the course. Have each team complete the relay course, with students taking turns performing the designated locomotor skill for each section. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

>> Recommended Resource: PE Locomotor Stations

Early Elementary PE Lesson 2

Cooperative parachute play.

Objective : Develop teamwork, cooperation, and communication skills through parachute play activities. Materials : Parachute, lightweight balls (optional) Warm-up (5 minutes) Engage students in a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as high knees, jumping jacks, and side-to-side steps. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce the parachute and explain the importance of teamwork and cooperation. Teach students basic parachute handling techniques, such as gripping the edge, shaking the parachute, and lifting it up and down. Activity: Parachute Games (15 minutes) Divide students into small groups and have them stand around the parachute. Lead students through a series of cooperative games, such as:

• - Parachute Waves: Students shake the parachute to create waves.
• - Parachute Mushroom: Students lift the parachute and then quickly duck underneath, creating a mushroom-like shape.
• - Ball Bounce: Place lightweight balls on the parachute and have students work together to bounce the balls without letting them fall off.

Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

Early Elementary PE Lesson 3

Creative movement and dance.

Objective : Encourage creativity and self-expression through movement and dance activities. Materials : Music, scarves or ribbons (optional) Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as toe touches, ankle rolls, and shoulder shrugs. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce the concept of creative movement and explain how students can express themselves through dance. Teach basic dance steps or movements, such as grapevine, step-touch, or twirls. Activity: Dance Exploration (15 minutes) Play age-appropriate music and encourage students to move and dance freely, exploring different movements and rhythms. Provide scarves or ribbons for students to incorporate into their dance, encouraging creativity and self-expression. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

Sample PE Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary 

As students progress through their elementary years, PE lesson plans should evolve to accommodate their growing physical, cognitive, and social abilities. 

In this section, we will explore sample PE lesson plans for upper elementary students (Grades 3-5) that focus on skill development, teamwork, and fitness. 

These lesson plans will help you create engaging and challenging activities that promote a lifelong love of physical activity.

Upper Elementary PE Lesson Plan 1

Ball skills and teamwork.

Objective : Develop ball-handling skills and promote teamwork through a variety of activities and games. Materials : Cones or markers, various types of balls (e.g., soccer balls, basketballs, or playground balls) 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as jogging in place, lateral shuffles, and arm swings. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce and demonstrate various ball-handling skills, such as dribbling, passing, and catching. Have students practice each skill individually or in pairs, using the appropriate type of ball. 3. Activity: Ball Skills Circuit (15 minutes) Set up a circuit with different stations, each focusing on a specific ball-handling skill. Divide students into small groups and have them rotate through the stations, spending a few minutes at each one.Encourage teamwork and communication among students as they complete the circuit. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

>> Recommended: Throwing, Catching & Kicking Stations

Upper Elementary PE Lesson 2

Fitness stations.

Objective : Improve overall fitness levels and promote a healthy lifestyle through a variety of exercise stations. Materials : Cones or markers, exercise mats, jump ropes, stopwatch or timer 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Engage students in a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as jumping jacks, high knees, and butt kicks. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce the concept of fitness stations and explain the importance of regular exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Teach proper technique for various exercises, such as push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. 3. Activity: Fitness Circuit (15 minutes) Set up a circuit with different stations, each focusing on a specific exercise or fitness component (e.g., strength, flexibility, or endurance). Divide students into small groups and have them rotate through the stations, spending a few minutes at each one. Encourage students to challenge themselves and strive for personal improvement. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

Upper Elementary PE Lesson 3

Introduction to track and field.

Objective : Introduce students to various track and field events and develop basic skills in running, jumping, and throwing. Materials : Cones or markers, measuring tape, batons (for relay races), foam or rubber balls (for throwing events) 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as leg swings, ankle rolls, and side-to-side steps. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce various track and field events, such as sprints, relays, long jump, and shot put. Demonstrate proper technique for each event and provide guided practice opportunities. 3. Activity: Mini Track and Field Meet (15 minutes) Set up a mini track and field meet with various events, such as 50-meter sprint, 4x50-meter relay, standing long jump, and softball throw. Divide students into small groups and have them rotate through the events, competing against themselves and striving for personal improvement. Encourage students to cheer on their classmates and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the meet. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

Sample PE Lesson Plans for Middle School 

As students transition into middle school, their physical, cognitive, and social abilities continue to evolve. Consequently, PE lesson plans should adapt to meet their changing needs and interests. 

In this section, we will explore sample PE lesson plans for middle school students (Grades 6-8) that focus on skill development, fitness, and teamwork. 

Middle School PE Lesson Plan 1

Basketball skills and drills.

Objective : Develop basketball skills and promote teamwork through various drills and small-sided games.

Materials : Basketballs, cones or markers, basketball court or designated playing area

1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as jogging, lateral shuffles, and high knees.

2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce and demonstrate various basketball skills, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. Have students practice each skill individually or in pairs.

3. Activity: Basketball Drills Circuit (15 minutes) Set up a circuit with different stations, each focusing on a specific basketball skill. Divide students into small groups and have them rotate through the stations, spending a few minutes at each one. Encourage teamwork and communication among students as they complete the circuit.

4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

>> Recommended: PE Basketball Games

Middle School  PE Lesson 2

Cardiovascular fitness and endurance.

Objective : Improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance through various aerobic exercises and activities. Materials : Cones or markers, stopwatch or timer, music (optional) 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Engage students in a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as jumping jacks, butt kicks, and side-to-side hops. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce the concept of cardiovascular fitness and discuss the importance of regular aerobic exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Teach proper technique for various exercises, such as running, skipping, or jumping. 3. Activity: Interval Training (15 minutes) Set up a designated area for interval training, with cones or markers to indicate different stations. Lead students through a series of high-intensity exercises (e.g., sprinting, burpees, or mountain climbers), followed by periods of active recovery (e.g., walking or light jogging). Monitor students' progress and provide encouragement and feedback throughout the activity. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

Middle School  PE Lesson 3

Team building and cooperative games.

Objective : Foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through a variety of team-building activities and cooperative games. Materials : Various props and equipment (e.g., ropes, hula hoops, or blindfolds), depending on the chosen activities 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as arm circles, leg swings, and side lunges. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce the concept of team building and discuss the importance of effective communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Teach students basic strategies for working together and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. 3. Activity: Team Building Games (15 minutes) Divide students into small groups and have them participate in a variety of team-building activities and cooperative games, such as:

• - Human Knot: Students stand in a circle and grab hands with other group members, then work together to untangle themselves without letting go of hands
• - Blindfold Maze: One student is blindfolded, while the others guide them through a maze of cones or markers using only verbal instructions
• - Hula Hoop Pass: Students stand in a circle, holding hands, and must pass a hula hoop around the circle without breaking their grip.

Encourage students to communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve as they work through each activity.

Sample PE Lesson Plans for High School 

Grades 9-12.

As students enter high school, they continue to develop their physical, cognitive, and social abilities. PE lesson plans should be tailored to meet their diverse needs and interests while promoting skill development, fitness, and teamwork. In this section, we will explore sample PE lesson plans for high school students (Grades 9-12) that focus on various sports, fitness activities, and cooperative games. 

These lesson plans will help you create engaging and challenging activities that foster a lifelong love of physical activity.

High School PE Lesson Plan 1

Volleyball skills and tactics.

Objective : Develop volleyball skills and promote tactical understanding through drills and small-sided games. Materials : Volleyballs, net, court or designated playing area 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as jogging, leg swings, and shoulder rolls. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce and demonstrate various volleyball skills, such as serving, passing, setting, and attacking. Have students practice each skill individually or in pairs. 3. Activity: Volleyball Drills and Scrimmages (15 minutes) Set up a series of drills focused on specific volleyball skills and tactics, such as serve receive, blocking, or court positioning. Divide students into small teams and have them participate in a round-robin scrimmage, with each team playing multiple short games. Encourage teamwork, communication, and tactical thinking throughout the activity. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

>> Recommended: Volleyball Skill Stations

High School  PE Lesson 2

Strength training and conditioning.

Objective : Improve overall strength and conditioning through various resistance training exercises and activities. Materials : Resistance bands, dumbbells, medicine balls, exercise mats, or other strength training equipment 1. Warm-up (5 minutes) Engage students in a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as jumping jacks, high knees, and arm circles. 2. Skill Development (10 minutes) Introduce the concept of strength training and discuss the importance of regular resistance exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and improving athletic performance. Teach proper technique for various strength exercises, such as squats, lunges, push-ups, and rows. 3. Activity: Strength Training Circuit (15 minutes) Set up a circuit with different stations, each focusing on a specific strength exercise or muscle group. Divide students into small groups and have them rotate through the stations, spending a few minutes at each one. Encourage students to challenge themselves and strive for personal improvement while maintaining proper form. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes) Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

High School  PE Lesson 3

Ultimate frisbee skills and games.

Objective : Develop ultimate frisbee skills and promote teamwork through various drills and small-sided games. Materials : Frisbees, cones or markers, field or designated playing area

1. Warm-up (5 minutes)

Lead students through a series of dynamic stretches and light aerobic exercises, such as leg swings, ankle rolls, and side-to-side steps.

2. Skill Development (10 minutes)

Introduce and demonstrate various ultimate frisbee skills, such as throwing, catching, and cutting. Have students practice each skill individually or in pairs. 3. Activity: Ultimate Frisbee Drills and Games (15 minutes)

Set up a series of drills focused on specific ultimate frisbee skills and tactics, such as handler movement, defensive positioning, or end zone plays. Divide students into small teams and have them participate in a round-robin tournament, with each team playing multiple short games. Encourage teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking throughout the activity. 4. Cool-down (5 minutes)

Guide students through a series of static stretches and deep breathing exercises.

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In conclusion, well-structured PE lesson plans play a vital role in promoting the development of students' physical, cognitive, and social skills. By creating engaging, age-appropriate, and inclusive lesson plans for students in early elementary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school, you can foster a lifelong love of physical activity and help students develop the skills and confidence they need to lead healthy, active lives. This ultimate guide to PE lesson plans has provided you with essential components to consider when creating effective lesson plans, as well as step-by-step guidance for planning a PE lesson. Additionally, we've shared sample lesson plans for various age groups, covering a wide range of sports, fitness activities, and cooperative games. By incorporating these ideas into your curriculum, you can create a diverse and enjoyable physical education experience for your students. Remember, the key to successful PE lesson plans is to keep students engaged, challenged, and motivated while focusing on skill development, teamwork, and fitness. With careful planning and a commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment, you can make a significant impact on your students' overall well-being and inspire them to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle.

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28 Best PE Games With Absolutely No Equipment

P.E. lessons can be a bit daunting at times. All that equipment to organize and worry about. Yuck!

Then there are the safety aspects to consider. Eek!

The good news is, there are plenty of simple P.E. games that you can use with no equipment!

The Ultimate List of PE Games With No Equipment

Whether you need ideas for Kindergarten PE games, or PE games for preschool this list will spark the creativity you need for gym class or at home!

I’ve been teaching in early education for the best part of 20 years now, and in that time I’ve come up with a full armory of the very best PE games WITH NO EQUIPMENT! Woop!

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That’s right! Just a group of children are enough to create many games and have plenty of fun.

All you need are a good space and plenty of energy, so let’s go!

1. Stop And Go Bubbles

Practice drawing a great big pretend bubble with your finger in the air.

Reach up as high as you can and reach down as low as you can. Really reach all the way around you.

If you can reach and touch anyone else with our moving your feet you are too close to move away and make sure you are in your own space.

Stretch out in your bubble to make sure you can’t touch anyone else’s just in case you should burst their bubble.

Ask the children to move like a bubble and float around the space. How freeing and mindful this bit is!

When you tell them to stop, make sure their bubble is in a good space so that no one can burst it.

2.Extra Sensory Perception (ESP)

This is a brilliant pairs game, that is good as a warm-up or as a fun game on it’s own!.

What you do is invent three movements and demonstrate them to the group.

Once you’ve played it a couple of times, the kids can come up with their own ideas.

Three examples of moves could be:

• Doing star jumps
• Doing Jazz hands
• Jumping a 360 spin on the spot

Then everyone gets a partner.

The true challenge now is to activate your ESP, which (as pretty much all kids seem to know), is your Extra-Sensory Perception. Simply put, this is the ability to read your partner’s mind (which is very exciting).

Everyone displays one of the three moves at the same time. You want to do the move that you think your partner will do.

Do the same move? Woo woo! You activated your ESP.

Different move? Just try again.

Keep going for a few goes, before changing partners to see if your ESP works better or worse on other people.

As well as being a great PE activity, I often use this as a circle time game in class. This is one of the favorite games from my book 101 Circle Time Games…That Actually Work!

This book contains all the very best mindfulness circle games, active circle games, math games, literacy circle games, and so much more! You can check out the book here.

3. Foxes And Hares

Once the children have got a good understanding of space, and they can stop and start on your command, there are lots of fun PE games you can introduce.

Foxes and hares is a classic chase game .

Aim of the game: To catch all the hares of course!

About a fifth of the children should be foxes. So if you are playing with 10 children, 2 children can be foxes. 

The hares move around the space by hopping. To hop, they should move both feet together and then put two hands together on the floor, just like a rabbit or a hare moves in bunny hops.

The foxes also move on four legs (hands and feet) but they should be quicker as they are less restricted.

To catch a hare, simply touch them (gently, please! No fox attacks).

When all the Hares are caught by the foxes, the game is over and you start a new game with a new group of foxes.

4. Trains and Tunnels

This is a similar version to the game above. There are always loads of train enthusiasts among pretty much any age of children, so this game is always a winner.

Choose a few children to be the trains. 

Explain that the rest of the children are tunnels. They should make a tunnel by putting both their hands and feet on the floor and arching their back as high as they can to make a high tunnel with their body. 

The trains should run around the space until you shout Whoo Whoo.

At the sound of the train whistle, they should crawl through as many of the tunnels as they can. 

When a train has been through a tunnel, the tunnel is released and becomes a train. 

Keep playing until all the tunnels are trains. 

This is a fun game for pairs.

One child is the leader, the other is their shadow.

Explain how your shadow does exactly what you do. It follows you everywhere, and your movements are identical.

As the leaders move around the space, the shadow follows and copies exactly what they do.

Encourage the children to use different levels of movement.

• Roll on the floor
• Move on your hands and knees
• Move on one or two feet

Encourage them to use different speeds of movement

• Move slowly and gracefully
• Move quickly and craftily

Encourage them to use different balances

• Balance on one foot
• Balance on all fours
• Balance on two feet and one hand

Remember to swap over so that both children have a chance to be the leader. 

6. Good Toes Naughty Toes

This is another simple listening game requiring no equipment and it can be played as an indoor and outdoor game.

There are two instructions that the children are going to listen out for. Those are:

Good toes – They should stand completely still with their feet together

Naughty toes – They should dance around wildly using the space and not bumping into anyone else. (Music can be used if you want to)

This game is all about freedom and expression!

7. Noisy Running!

This is possibly my all-time favorite mindful PE game.

This is best done outside in a large space.

The idea is that the children are going to move and make noises at the same time. The volume of the sound they make will be directly linked to how fast they move.

Start by all humming very faintly, and walking really slowly.

Then try a fast walk, and raise the volume of the sound coming out of everyone’s mouth.

Then try light jogging, with a medium noise – aaaaahh – coming from everyone’s mouth, about the volume of talking.

Keep getting faster and increasing the volume! When you are running at full pelt, you will also be yelling as loud as possible – AHHHHH!

I like to do this activity in a structured way to introduce it and mix up the speeds/volumes for a while.

But then, for a couple of minutes, let the children ‘freestyle’. They choose their speeds and volumes and race around.

This activity is all about mindfulness , and experiencing a sense of freedom and liberation from inhibitions!

8. Floating!

Another mindful PE activity here.

Get the children to stand in a space and close their eyes. Then you are going to help them to visualize that they are transforming into something that floats or flies!

It could be:

Let’s imagine we start with the balloon.

Tell the children to visualize they are slowly changing into a balloon. Their skin is becoming colored rubber. And now someone is blowing them up, and they are getting lighter and lighter, and larger and larger.

Then, tell them they are fully inflated.

The children open their eyes, and now they are going to imagine they are floating like balloons around the space!

Off they go – billowing and wafting in the breeze.

After a couple of minutes, you can try transforming into feathers or eagles.

9.  Be The Teacher

This is a good way for children to start to think about the quality of their movements in PE class.

Work in pairs again. One child should be the teacher. 

Explain that as the teacher, they have to help their pupil make the best quality moves and shapes that they possibly can.

It depends on what kind of moves you are working on, but I like to do this with gym moves.

Try moves like:

• Forward roll
• 360 jump rotation

Ask one child to demonstrate the move, and the other child should help them to make it perfect.

Encourage the children to be kind and helpful. For example, they might say things like:

Tuck your head in a bit more.

Can you straighten your legs even more?

Can you reach up taller?

Ask them to use lots of praise if they spot some good quality movements and make sure they tell their partner what they are doing well.

Don’t forget to swap so that everyone has a go at being the teacher.

10. Make A Shape

Put the children in groups of 4 or 5 and give them the challenge of working as a team to make a shape.

Explain that they can work on the floor, lying down or standing up, as long as the shape is clear.

Begin with the basic shapes of:

circle, triangle, square rectangle

Build up to more difficult shapes like:

stars, hexagons, ovals, rhombus, or octagon

11. Body Letters And Numbers

You can extend this from shapes to letters of the alphabet or numbers.

Simply ask the children to make a letter by working together to get into the shape. This is a good activity for team building as they will have to work together and everybody is needed. 

12. Dance Like No-One’s Watching

Dancing is good for you for so many reasons. It’s a workout for the whole body, it encourages you to keep a beat and keep in time with music, and most of all, it’s fun.

It’s good for the soul, so put some happy upbeat music on and encourage some free dancing.

Clap your hands, wiggle your hips, wave your arms. Have fun!!

13.  Heart Monitors

It’s important for children to know that exercising makes changes to our bodies so that they aren’t frightened by the changes and they understand what is happening to them. 

This is a nice activity to explain those changes so that the children understand that it is perfectly normal.

Count down one minute of any kind of high-intensity exercise, for example:

• Fast running on the spot with high knees 
• Tuck jumps with both feet together
• Pretending to skip on the spot as fast as you can
• Burpees (lay down then jump up)

Really encourage the children to put lots of effort in here.

When the minute is up, encourage the children to put their hands on their hearts and feel it beating.

If they’ve put enough effort in, it should be pounding. Ask them to feel their forehead – it should be at least warm, if not hot and sweaty. 

Notice how fast their breathing is when they stop. They should be out of puff.

With older children, you could ask them to take their own pulse before and after exercising and see how much their pulse rate has increased. 

14. Eight Dance!

This is a great dancing game for kids of all ages.

Put some pumping music on to get everyone going!

Then pick some kind of action or dance move, and everyone does it eight times to the music while also counting at the same time – ‘1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!’

So, you might do eight star-jumps while counting. Or eight big marches on the spot.

Then shout out a new action, and start that, keeping the counting going throughout.

Some other good dances/actions could be:

• Arms up arms down
• Punch the air with one arm, then the other
• Arms wide, arms across your body
• Walking in place

For the older ones, the emphasis is on the movement. But for younger kids, this is also a great rote counting activity.

15. Animal Copy Cat

One child will be the leader in this game. This is the ‘cat’ that the others will try to copy.

The leader is going to pretend to move like an animal. Everyone else will copy!

For example, they might move like a monkey. They will stoop low, and swing their arms like a monkey. Everyone copies!

After a while, the leader will change the animal. They might pretend to be an elephant!

The trick is for everyone to watch for the transition and try to copy.

The leader can mix things up as quickly or slowly as they like.

16. Animal Freeze!

This is a variation of the animal copycat game above with a bit of music added.

Once again, have a leader that is going to pretend to be different animals that the others copy.

Put on some music, and the kids move around like the animal that the leader is demonstrating.

The adult will pause the music at any given moment. The children must then freeze in their best animal pose! It’s a bit like musical statues at this point. Anyone that moves could be out! (Or you can just play the non-competitive version where everyone gets to carry on each time).

17. Transformers

Wow – transformers are one of the most exciting things on the planet for many kids.

And this game really taps into this enthusiasm.

The kids are all now shape-shifting transformers. They can transform in the blink of an eye into many different types of vehicles, and move around the space like them.

Some good vehicles to try include:

• Train – with ‘chugging’ arms and lots of tooting!
• Helicopter – arms as rotas spinning over your head
• Racing cars – running around as fast as possible!
• Plane – Lots of swooping and soaring
• Monster trucks – Be as big and wide as you can

18. Mr Men/Little Miss Game

The idea of this is that the kids pretend to be some of the characters out of the Mr. Men and Little Miss books.

Some good ones to try include:

Mr. Grumpy – stamp around the room with your angriest face

Mr. Tall – Stretch up and walk as tall as you can

Mr. Bump – Go round bumping into walls and imaginary objects (though not other people)

Little Miss Tiny – Curl up like a tiny weeny ball

Lots of modeling of movements work well for this game – both from the adult and skillful children.

19. Child-Friendly Yoga

I find yoga is most effective with children when they can readily understand that the pose they are doing is mimicking something.

Some great poses that mimic things that children know are:

Household Yoga

In this, the kids mimic everyday actions in the house. It could be sweeping the floor, or washing the pots.

Lie on your front, with your hands flat on the floor next to your face.

Push upwards until your arms are straight, your chest is off the floor, and your back is arched.

This stretches the back and abdomen.

Giraffe Pose

Stand with one foot in front of the other.

Reach up high with both hands (this being the giraffe’s neck.) Then slowly bend down, and touch your leading foot with both hands.

Then slowly return to the original position.

Turtle Pose

Lie on your back. Pull your knees into your chest so that you form a ball shape. Slowly rock backward and forwards.

Your curved back forms the turtle’s ‘shell’.

20. Bean Game

This is one of those all-time classics that I thought I should include on this list.

The children pretend to be types of beans, each of which has its own separate movement.

Model two or three bean movements to start off with, have a practice, and then all play the game. Add more bean movements when the children get more confident.

The adult simply calls out a bean name, and the children move in that way.

The beans and associate movements are:

Sprouting bean  – Walk around on your tip-toes, with your arms stretched as high above you as possible

Baked bean  – Sit down on the floor

Broad bean  – Try to be as wide as possible! Walk around like this

Beans on toast  – Lie down on the floor

Chilli bean  – Shiver! This is a ‘pun’ on the word ‘chilli/chilly’ (obviously!)

Jelly bean  – Wibble and wobble!

Runner bean  – Run around like crazy

French bean  – Say, ‘Bonjour!

When you’ve played a few times, a child could potentially become the leader of this game.

21. Action Stories

This is a really good way of combining storytelling, listening, and action!

The adult makes up a story, and the children act it out.

After you’ve done it a few times, a confident child might well be able to lead this.

You want to have lots of active characters in the story, such as stamping giants, witches on broomsticks, unicorns galloping, and all that kind of thing.

As well as that, it’s good to have lots of action, such as terrible storms blowing, landslides, sinking sand, and all the rest of it.

The kids act all of these things out.

A sample start of a story might go:

‘One day the giant went stamping off through the forest. A terrible wind began to blow. The trees were swaying from side to side. Suddenly a unicorn came galloping into the forest to save the giant…’

I’m sure you get the picture!

22. Traffic Lights

Here’s another absolute classic of the repertoire!

In this, the children will pretend to be cars, and the adult gives different verbal instructions that the cars respond to.

The easiest way to play the game is to have three simple instructions that correspond to the colors of a traffic light:

Green  – Go! Jog around the space

Red  – Stop still

Yellow  – Walk on the spot, ready to go

Start easy, but you can always add more elements to the game when they are ready. Some other verbal cues include:

Honk the horn  – A noisy one, this! Go round tooting!

Roundabout  – Jog around in a narrow circle

Parking Lot (or car-park)  – Lie down on the floor

Freeway  – Run as fast as you can

23. Fox and Chickens

This is a variation of a basic tag game .

The idea is to mix up the game by incorporating a theme that the children are interested in.

So, you could have a fox catching chicken by tagging them. Or one of the following:

• A shark catching fishes
• A bird catching worms
• Or a witch catching children

Anything you think the children will respond to is fine.

24. HIIT Session

Here is a simple idea, that is great for fitness for all ages.

You have a structured sequence of activities that you perform together. Spend about thirty seconds on each movement, with a fifteen-second break.

Some simple moves include:

• Reach up, reach down
• Jumping like a frog
• Jumping in place
• Reach to one side, reach to other

For older or more skillful children, you can try some of these:

You can do one round of the activities or even two or three reps!

25. Simon Says Active Version

Of course, you all know the basic idea of Simon Says .

But it works really well in PE sessions if you make the moves super-active!

So, rather than ‘Simon says touch your nose’ kind of instructions, you want to think more along the lines of ‘Simon says crawl like snakes across the floor!’

Some other good examples might be:

‘Simon says wade through the muddy swamp.’

‘Simon says climb the rope ladder.’

‘Simon says run like a cheetah on all fours!’

26. Captain’s Coming

This is another game that is donkey’s old, but children love it generation after generation.

All the kids pretend to be on a boat. The adult gives orders to the ‘crew’.

These include:

Scrub the deck  – Get on hands and knees and start scrubbing the floor!

Swim to shore  – Use a powerful front crawl to move around the space

Into the hammock  – Lie down on the floor

Lift the cannonballs  – Lift up those super heavy cannonballs, and load them into the cannon!

Row the boat  – Row!

Captain’s coming  – Salute!

27.Melting Moments

This is a visualization and mindfulness game that is great as a warm-down.

The children are going to be imagining that they are something that melts. For example, they could be:

-A chocolate bar

-An ice-cube

Let’s imagine we go for ‘snowman’. Tell the children to stand in a space and then close their eyes.

Tell them to imagine that they are transforming into a snowman. They can feel their freezing cold body, their carrot nose, and coal for their eyes.

But now the hot sun has come out. You can feel the warmth on your face!

Feel how the snow is melting your body. Water is starting to drip down the snowman.

Imagine you are shrinking! You are getting lower to the ground! And finally, you are a steaming puddle lying on the floor.

(Ask the children to lie down and imagine this!)

28. Figures Of Eight

This is a good game to use as a warm-down.

The basic idea is that the kids stand in a space, and they are going to form a large figure 8 in the air with different parts of their bodies.

Start with their finger, but then move on to using their:

Warming Up And Cooling Down

To warm-up before PE Class or a fun activity at home, I like to play some music with a good steady beat and perform some repetitive actions for the children to copy. I make sure I warm up my arms, shoulders, feet, legs, hips, and neck. 

To cool down after PE games, try some nice long stretches for all the different body parts. I always like to finish a cool-down with some big deep breaths. Scoop up some air, stretch up and hold it above your head and then blow it away as you release your arms back down to your sides. 

Not Just Good For Physical Learning

One of the biggest benefits of daily physical activity is that children’s behavior improves as well as their overall confidence and independence. Check out this study on tracking of physical activity into into adulhood for more information on the benefits of PE Games .

Now that’s something worth trying for.

Good luck if you try out any of these fun PE games!

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Over 30 team building and outdoor adventurous activities for that can be used within the PE curriculum and for both student and staff team building workshops.

I have been creating and adding to these over the last 7 years to provide a wide range of fun and creative tasks that have a strong emphasis on problem solving and teamwork. I have used them within my PE lessons as part of an OAA unit of work, with my form groups at the start of the year, with A level students to develop teamwork, with staff as part of a full team building day and i also delivered these to fellow professionals at a PE conference.

Hopefully they can give you some ideas on how to create and implement simple tasks using minimal equipment to further develop communication, teamwork, leadership and problem solving skills.

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