6th Grade Physical Education (PE) Lesson Plans
Blanket volleyball.
Level: Grade 4 and up Objective: Group cooperation Equipment: Volleyball net, volleyball, several blankets or towels. Blanket Volleyball – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedure: 1) Divide class into two even teams. 2) Have each
Back and Forth Relay
Grade Level: 3rd and up Objectives: Students will change direction while running. Back and Forth Relay – PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into two or more teams. 2) Have each team line up
Basketball Relay
Level: Grade 3 and up Objective: Students will use dribbling skill while running. Basketball Relay – PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into four even teams. 2) Have each team line up behind
Ball Throw Relay
Level: 3rd grade and up Objective: Students will use ball-handling skills while running Equipment: One ball per team Ball Throw Relay – PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide students into even teams. 2) Have
Jump Rope Relay
Level: 3rd grade and up Objective: Students will practice jump rope skills in a relay. Equipment: One jump rope per team. Jump Rope Relay – PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into groups
Batting Rotation Baseball
Level: Grade 3 and up Objective: Practice skills including batting, pitching, throwing, and catching. Equipment: four bases, one softball per four players, one bat per four players Batting Rotation Baseball – Physical Education Lesson Plan
Ten Points Football
Level: Grade 3 and up Objectives: Students will practice skills used in football such as catching, throwing, and hiking. Ten Points Football – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide students into two groups.
Boundary Ball Basketball
Boundary Ball-Basketball Level: Grade 3 and up Objective: Students will participate in practicing dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. Equipment: One basketball, one court Boundary Ball Basketball – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide
Nine Court Basketball
Level: Grade 3 and up Objective: Practice guarding, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Equipment: One basketball, masking tape, basketball court Nine Court Basketball – PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Show students that basketball court is
Level: Grade 3 and up Equipment: None The Blob – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) One person is selected to be “it” 2) The are not to go outside the boundaries. (basketball court)
Sharks and Barracudas
Objective: Body awareness: running and tagging skills Level: Grades 3 and up Equipment: None Sharks and Barracudas – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: Divide the class into two teams (sharks, barracudas) Have the barracudas face
Objective: Develop Physical Fitness Level: Grade 3 and up Equipment: Either bowling pins or cones Knock Down – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into two teams. 2) One team will be
Five Pass Basketball
Level: 3rd and up Objective: Practice dribbling and passing skills. Equipment: One basketball and basketball court. Five Pass Basketball – PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into two teams. 2) Game is started
Newcomb Volleyball
Level: Grade 3 and up Objective: Practice volleyball skills used in a game and keep track of the ball. Equipment: One volleyball and net. Newcomb Volleyball – PE Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1)
Chalkboard Relay
Level: 2nd grade and up Objective: In this lesson, students will be able to integrate math and physical education by the doing addition facts during a relay. Equipment: Chalkboard or Whiteboard Chalkboard Relay – PE
Running the Bases – Baseball PE
Four Corner Running- Baseball Level: Grade 2 and up Objective: Students will use body awareness while running from base to base. Equipment: Four bases Running the Bases – Four Corner Running Baseball PE Lesson Plan PDF Procedures:
Lead Up Games
The following activities can be done in a physical education classroom or just for fun. Lead-up games can be used as a warm up activity or a way to practice skills used in many sports.
Three Legged Relay
Level: K and up Objectives: Students will share and cooperate while participating in a relay Equipment: One burlap sack per team Three Legged Relay – Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into
The following are relays that can be used in physical education or regular education classrooms. They can be done in a gym or outside. Relays are great activities that require students to work together and
Grade Level: K and up Objectives: Students will use jumping skills Equipment: One sack per team. Sack Relay – PE Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into two or more teams. 2)
Beanbag Relay
Level: Kindergarten and up Objective: Balancing objects on different parts of the body. Equipment: One beanbag per team Beanbag Relay – PE Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide class into two or more
Cranes & Crows
Objective: Cognitive awareness of distinguishing long a and o sounds. Level: Kindergarten and up Equipment: None Cranes & Crows – K-6 Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Divide students into two groups and one
Dessert Island Stream
Objective: Students listening, direction Level: Kindergarten and up Equipment: None Dessert Island Stream – PE Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Tell students that one end of the court is a desert, one is
Everyone’s It
Level: K and up Equipment: None Everyone’s It – PE Physical Education Lesson Plan PDF Procedures: 1) Every student in the class is it. 2) Anytime someone gets tagged they must do 10 jumping jacks.
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Get your steps in!
There’s nothing kids need more to break up a day spent sitting still and listening than a fun PE class to let off some steam. In the old days, going to gym class probably included playing kickball or dodgeball after running a few laps. Since then, there have been countless reinventions of and variations on old classics as well as completely new games. Although there is no shortage of options, we love that the supplies required remain relatively minimal. You can transport to another galaxy using just a pool noodle or two or create a life-size game of Connect 4 using just Hula-Hoops. You’ll want to make sure to have some staples on hand like balls, beanbags, and parachutes. There are even PE games for kindergartners based on beloved children’s TV shows and party games. Regardless of your students’ athletic abilities, there is something for everyone on our list of elementary PE games!
1. Tic-Tac-Toe Relay
Elementary PE games that not only get students moving but also get them thinking are our favorites. Grab some Hula-Hoops and a few scarves or beanbags and get ready to watch the fun!
Learn more: Tic-Tac-Toe Relay at S&S Blog
2. Blob Tag
Pick two students to start as the Blob, then as they tag other kids, they will become part of the Blob. Be sure to demonstrate safe tagging, stressing the importance of soft touches.
Learn more: Blob Tag at Playworks
3. Cross the River
This fun game has multiple levels that students have to work through, including “get to the island,” “cross the river,” and “you lost a rock.”
Learn more: Cross the River at The PE Specialist
4. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Cones
Line up cones, then have students pair up and stand on either side of a cone. Finally, call out head, shoulders, knees, or cones. If cones is called, students have to race to be the first to pick up their cone before their opponent.
Learn more: Head, Shoulders, Knees & Cones at S&S Blog
5. Spider Ball
Elementary PE games are often variations of dodgeball like this one. One or two players start with the ball and attempt to hit all of the runners as they run across the gym or field. If a player is hit, they can then join in and become a spider themselves.
Learn more: Spider Ball Game at Kid Activities
6. Crab Soccer
We love elementary PE games that require students to act like animals (and we think they will too). Similar to regular soccer, but students will need to play on all fours while maintaining a crab-like position.
Learn more: Crab Soccer at Playworks
7. Halloween Tag
This is the perfect PE game to play in October. It’s similar to tag, but there are witches, wizards, and blobs with no bones!
Learn more: Halloween Tag at The Physical Educator
8. Crazy Caterpillars
We love that this game is not only fun but also works on students’ hand-eye coordination. Students will have fun pushing their balls around the gym with pool noodles while building their caterpillars.
9. Monster Ball
You’ll need a large exercise ball or something similar to act as the monster ball in the middle. Make a square around the monster ball, divide the class into teams on either side of the square, then task the teams with throwing small balls at the monster ball to move it into the other team’s area.
Learn more: Monster Ball at The PE Specialist
10. Striker Ball
Striker ball is an enjoyable game that will keep your students entertained while working on reaction time and strategic planning. We love that there is limited setup required before playing.
Learn more: Striker Ball at S&S Blog
11. Parachute Tug-of-War
What list of elementary PE games would be complete without some parachute fun? So simple yet so fun, all you will need is a large parachute and enough students to create two teams. Have students stand on opposite sides of the parachute, then let them compete to see which side comes out on top.
Learn more: Parachute Tug-of-War at Mom Junction
12. Fleas Off the Parachute
Another fun parachute game where one team needs to try to keep the balls (fleas) on the parachute and the other tries to get them off.
Learn more: Fleas Off the Parachute at Mom Junction
13. Crazy Ball
The setup for this fun game is similar to kickball, with three bases and a home base. Crazy ball really is so crazy as it combines elements of football, Frisbee, and kickball!
Learn more: Crazy Ball at Health Beet
14. Bridge Tag
This game starts as simple tag but evolves into something more fun once the tagging begins. Once tagged, kids must form a bridge with their body and they can’t be freed until someone crawls through.
Learn more: Bridge Tag at Great Camp Games
15. Star Wars Tag
Elementary PE games that allow you to be your favorite movie character are just way too much fun! You will need two different-colored pool noodles to stand in for lightsabers. The tagger will have one color pool noodle that they use to tag students while the healer will have the other color that they will use to free their friends.
Learn more: Star Wars Tag at Great Camp Games
16. Rob the Nest
Create an obstacle course that leads to a nest of eggs (balls) and then divide the students into teams. They will have to race relay-style through the obstacles to retrieve eggs and bring them back to their team.
17. Four Corners
We love this classic game since it engages students physically while also working on color recognition for younger students. Have your students stand on a corner, then close their eyes and call out a color. Students standing on that color earn a point.
Learn more: Four Corners at The Many Little Joys
18. Movement Dice
This is a perfect warm-up that requires only a die and a sheet with corresponding exercises.
Learn more: Roll the Dice Movement Break at Teaching Littles
19. Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag
A fun spin on tag, children will tag one another and then play a quick game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine who has to sit and who gets to continue playing.
Learn more: Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag at Grade Onederful
20. Cornhole Cardio
This one is so fun but can be a little bit confusing, so be sure to leave plenty of time for instruction. Kids will be divided into teams before proceeding through a fun house that includes cornhole, running laps, and stacking cups.
Learn more: Cardio Cornhole at S&S Blog
21. Connect 4 Relay
This relay takes the game Connect 4 to a whole new level. Players must connect four dots either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
22. Zookeepers
Students will love imitating their favorite animals while playing this fun variation of Four Corners where the taggers are the zookeepers.
23. Racket Whack-It
Students stand with rackets in hand while balls are thrown at them—they must either dodge the balls or swat them away.
Learn more: Racket Whack-It via PEgames.org
24. Crazy Moves
Set mats out around the gym, then yell out a number. Students must race to the mat before it is already filled with the correct number of bodies.
Learn more: Crazy Moves at PEgames.org
25. Wheelbarrow Race
Sometimes the best elementary PE games are the simplest. An oldie but a goodie, wheelbarrow races require no equipment and are guaranteed to be a hit with your students.
Learn more: Wheelbarrow Race at wikiHow
26. Live-Action Pac-Man
Fans of retro video games like Pac-Man will get a kick out of this live-action version where students get to act out the characters.
27. Spaceship Tag
Give each of your students a Hula-Hoop (spaceship), then have them run around trying not to bump into anyone else’s spaceship or get tagged by the teacher (alien). Once your students get really good at it, you can add different levels of complexity.
28. Rock, Paper, Scissors Beanbag Balance
We love this spin on Rock, Paper, Scissors because it works on balance and coordination. Students walk around the gym until they find an opponent, then the winner collects a beanbag, which they must balance on their head!
Learn more: Rock, Paper, Scissors Beanbag Balance at PE Universe
29. Throwing, Catching, and Rolling
This is a fun activity but it will require a lot of preparation, including asking the school maintenance staff to collect industrial-sized paper towel rolls. We love this activity because it reminds us of the old-school arcade game Skee-Ball!
Learn more: Winter Activity at S&S Blog
30. Jenga Fitness
Although Jenga is fun enough on its own, combining it with fun physical challenges is sure to be a winner with young students.
Learn more: Jenga Fitness at S&S Blog
31. Volcanoes and Ice Cream Cones
Divide the class into two teams, then assign one team as volcanoes and the other as ice cream cones. Next, spread cones around the gym, half upside down and half right side up. Finally, have the teams race to flip as many cones as possible to either volcanoes or ice cream cones.
Learn more: Warm-Up Games at Prime Coaching Sport
This fun variation on dodgeball will have your students getting exercise while having a ton of fun! Begin with three balls on a basketball court. If you are hit by a ball, you are out. If you take a step while holding a ball, you are out. There are other rules surrounding getting out and also how to get back in, which can be found in this video.
33. Musical Hula-Hoops
PE games for kindergartners that are similar to party games are some of our favorites! Think musical chairs but with Hula-Hoops! Lay enough Hula-Hoops around the edge of the gym minus five students since they will be in the muscle pot. Once the music starts, students walk around the gym. When the music stops, whoever doesn’t find a Hula-Hoop becomes the new muscle pot!
34. 10-Second Tag
This game is perfect to play at the beginning of the year since it helps with learning names and allows the teacher to get to know the first student in line.
35. The Border
This game is so fun and requires no equipment whatsoever. Divide the gym into two sides. One side can move freely while the other side must avoid letting their feet touch the floor by rolling around, crawling, etc.
36. Freedom Catch
This is a simple throwing, catching, and tag game that will certainly be a hit with your PE class. Captors attempt to tag players so they can send them to jail. You can be freed if someone on your team runs to a freedom cone while throwing a ball to the jailed person. If the ball is caught by the jailed person, they can rejoin the game.
37. Oscar’s Trashcan
As far as PE games for kindergartners goes, this one is a guaranteed winner since it is based on the show Sesame Street . You’ll need two large areas that can be sectioned off to use as trash cans and also a lot of medium-size balls. There are two teams who must compete to fill their opponent’s trash can while emptying their own. Once over, the trash will be counted and the team with the least amount of trash in their trash can wins!
38. 4-Way Frisbee
Divide your class into four separate teams, who will compete for points by catching a Frisbee inside one of the designated goal areas. Defenders are also able to go into the goal areas. There are a number of other rules that can be applied so you can modify the game in a way that’s best for your class.
39. Badminton King’s/Queen’s Court
This one is simple but fun since it is played rapid-fire with kids waiting their turn to take on the King or Queen of the court. Two players start and as soon as a point is earned, the loser swaps places with another player. The goal is to be the player that stays on the court the longest, consistently knocking out new opponents.
40. Jumping and Landing Stations
Kids love stations and they definitely love jumping, so why not combine those things into one super-fun gym class? They’ll have a blast challenging themselves with all the different obstacles presented in this video.
41. Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
Regardless of whether you’ve ever seen an episode of American Ninja Warrior , you are probably familiar with the concept and so are your students. Plus, you’ll probably have just as much fun as your students setting up the obstacles and testing them out!
42. Balloon Tennis
Since kids love playing keepy-uppy with a balloon, they will love taking it a step further with balloon tag!
43. Indoor Putting Green
If your school can afford to invest in these unique putting green sets, you can introduce the game of golf to kids as young as kindergarten. Who knows, you might just have a future Masters winner in your class!
44. Scooter Activities
Let’s be honest, we all have fond memories of using scooters in gym class. Regardless of whether you do a scooter sleigh or scooter hockey, we think there is something for everyone in this fun video.
45. Pick It Up
This is the perfect PE game to play if you are stuck in a small space with a good-size group. Teams win by making all of their beanbag shots and then collecting all of their dots and stacking them into a nice neat pile.
46. Dodgeball Variations
Since not all kids love having balls thrown at them, why not try a dodgeball alternative that uses gym equipment as targets rather than fellow students? For example, have each student stand in front of a Hula-Hoop with a bowling ball inside of it. Students need to protect their hoop while attempting to knock over their opponents’ pins.
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Students will learn a brief background about energy transfer between the sun, producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers. ½ of the students are primary consumers (plants) and ¼ of the students are primary consumers (rabbits) and ¼ of the students are secondary consumers (hawks).
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Aces and exercise.
Using a deck of playing cards, the students will pick the number of reps for various exercises.
And Freeze!
Students will practice listening skills and basic physical concepts as required in physical education class. Students will also work on balance and coordination.
Animal Laps
Combining information about the speed of animals, the students will run laps in the gym or outdoors.
Basketball Relay
Students will practice teamwork, dribbling, and shooting a basketball.
Bear Hunt Obstacle Course
This plan will combine reading with balance and coordination skills to allow students to navigate a simple obstacle course.
Boom Over Movement Game
Students will play a game in which they need to change direction quickly. Students are to pretend that they are on a sailboat that is in the middle of a storm. They will have to run and change direction based on verbal commands and duck quickly to avoid being hit by the imaginary boom.
Butterfly Stretches
This lesson is designed to help students learn the importance and reasons for exercise through multiple activities and discussions.
Coordination Course
This plan will allow students to practice coordination while staying physical.
Multi-Ball Basketball
The student will participate in a game of basketball using various sizes of available balls.
Music Movement
The students will move to the music based on its beat, words, tune, and other variables.
On Top of Spaghetti
Pe immigration.
The students will research games and activities from other countries to share during a PE class.
Pass It Off
This lesson will allow students to practice passing, dribbling, and bouncing skills using basketballs
Plate Aerobics
Students will practice basic aerobics moves while trying to stay positioned on paper plates, this aids in coordination.
Race to the Answer
This lesson will allow students to practice teamwork, basic math skills, and get exercise through a relay race. Note: Problems/difficulty level can be altered by grade
Ride ‘Em Cowboy/girl
This lesson will allow students to practice gross motor skills.
Students will practice listening skills and basic physical concepts as required in physical education class.
Ski to the Finish Line
This plan will allow students to practice coordination while staying physical. Students will demonstrate moving straight, backwards, and in a zig-zag pattern.
The New PE Class
The students will create a PE activity to share and demonstrate to peers.
This lesson will allow students to practice teamwork and trust building, as well as working on directionality for younger students.
What Time is it FOX?
The students play a game where they practice different movements including jumping, galloping, skipping, running, jogging, leaping, and walking. Based on National Physical Education Standards, students should have been learning these skills for the last 4 years.
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Sixth Grade Physical Education Activities
Gym Games for Elementary Kids
In sixth grade physical education classes, students learn about health and fitness, and participate in different sports and games. Activities and games should promote cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength, coordination and endurance. In a typical physical education class, students begin with a 5 to 10 minute warm up exercise, such as running and stretching, then complete an organized activity.
5-6-7-8 Dance!
This activity promotes coordination and cardio health, by keeping students moving and developing rhythm. Use an up-tempo song with 4-4 time to accompany the activity. Organize students into lines standing side by side, and show them the four count side-step-clap-clap pattern. Two steps, two claps, then two steps the other way, two claps. You can add in additional moves like a jump once students have the rhythm.To keep everyone learning, move the natural dancers in among students who are struggling so they can watch and learn as they dance.
A quirky variation on dodgeball, snowball adds a few extra stages between "in" and "out" to keep everyone in the game longer. Students are divided onto two sides of the gym, as in regular dodgeball, and soft or inflated balls are hurled across the dividing line. If a student is bumped with a ball, he immediately gets down on his knees. He can continue to play, picking up and throwing balls from the kneeling position. If he catches a ball coming from the other team, he gets to stand up again and resume regular play.
Hockey Relay
This variation on hockey is excellent for schools with limited equipment. Divide students into two teams, and give each child a number. Have teams sit on opposite sides of the gym. Put hockey sticks and a ball in the middle of the floor, and set up goals on the far ends. To begin, shout out a number. The two players with that number run to the middle, grab sticks and try to make a goal for their team. When a goal is scored they sit back down, and another number is called. You can call several numbers at a time for mini-team play.
Shooting Stations
This basketball shooting game mixes up the social and athletic dynamics by having small teams of students perform creative, challenging shooting methods. Split students into groups of 3 to 5, as many groups as stations. For one station, put plastic dots or bases around the floor. Students pick a spot to stand on and shoot from. If they make the basket, the spot is taken away until all the spots are gone. For another, stack large gym mats up in front of the basket and have students shoot from behind them. If they miss, they take the next shot from wherever the ball landed. For another station, place cones in a line leading up to the basket. Have students dribble through the cones then shoot.
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In grade 6 students develop communication skills, social skills, and behaviours needed to work effectively with others. At the same time, students will continue to develop their identity, increase their awareness of self, and further develop skills in identifying and managing emotions, managing stress, and embracing optimism and positive motivation.
By examining and understanding the factors that motivate or inhibit involvement in daily physical activity and considering ways of overcoming obstacles to participation, they expand their ability to take responsibility for their own fitness. They continue to build their understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health. Students will continue to develop stability and locomotor skills as they learn to perform various combinations of movements and to associate movement skills with more specific manipulation skills. Students learn how to assess risk, respond to dangerous situations in person and online, and protect themselves from a variety of social dangers, including bullying, abuse, violence, and a range of technology-related risks. Students continue to build on their understanding of consent and healthy relationships.
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Striking and Fielding Games for PE: 6 Engaging Physical Education Base Game Activities
Striking and fielding base games are a popular activity in physical education classes around the world. These games are designed to improve hand-eye coordination, agility, speed, and reaction time while promoting teamwork and strategic thinking. They can easily develop fundamental skills and strategies required for a range of sports, including baseball, softball, cricket, and rounders. Striking and fielding base games can be tailored to different age groups or skill levels and can be easily adapted to suit the needs of any physical education class.
In this article, I will explore what striking and fielding games entail, and highlight the best ways to include them in a physical education program. The blog will also delve into the many advantages of including striking and fielding games in physical education classes, as well as provide six engaging game activities for PE teachers to include within any lesson or unit.
What are Striking and Fielding Games?
Striking and fielding games are a type of small group or team activity in which players must use a combination of striking and fielding skills to compete. These games are typically played between two teams, with one team attempting to strike a ball or object and the other team striving to field it before the striking team can advance or score points. The true objective of striking and fielding base games is to score points by striking an object and running to a designated area or scoring zone before the opposing team retrieves the object and returns it to the field of play.
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Baseball, softball, cricket, rounders and kickball are some of the classic examples of striking and fielding base games. However, variations can be implemented in physical education classes to ensure even those who may not have as much experience with these sports can benefit from playing them. These modifications or lead-up activities will help all students make the most out of their game time and provide a safe environment for them to participate.
Benefits of Striking and Fielding Games:
Implementing striking and fielding base games in physical education can provide numerous benefits for participants. Here are some of the key benefits:
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Improves Physical Fitness: Striking and fielding games can help to improve coordination, reaction time, strength, power, and agility, which can help to build a strong foundation for physical fitness.
Strengthens Athletic and Manipulative Skills: These games are excellent for developing specific athletic skills such as striking (batting), running, kicking, fielding, pitching, catching and throwing, among others.
Enhances Teamwork and Social Interaction: Striking and fielding games promote social interaction and teamwork as participants work together to achieve a common goal.
Boosts Confidence: These games are a fun and engaging way to introduce participants to new sports and activities, helping to improve their confidence and self-esteem.
Increases Cognitive Development: Striking and fielding games require players to make quick decisions and strategic choices, which can improve cognitive development and problem-solving skills.
Promotes Stress Relief: Participating in physical activities such as striking and fielding games can help to relieve stress and improve mental health.
Fosters Lifetime Physical Activity: Striking and fielding games are a fun and engaging way to introduce participants to lifelong physical activity, encouraging them to stay active throughout their lives.
In addition, the highlighted PE striking and fielding base games presented in this blog post align with SHAPE America Standard 2 that states: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.*
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How do I Implement Striking and Fielding Games in PE?
1 - determine the objective of the game.
When implementing a striking and fielding game, it is essential to determine the objectives of the game. Whether it is to improve hand-eye coordination, base running, batting, kicking, fielding, or teamwork, striking and fielding games should focus on the development of specific standards-based skills.
2 - Select Appropriate Game
Choose a fun activity (striking and fielding base game) that is appropriate for the age and skill level of the participants. Some popular striking and fielding base games for physical education classes include whiffle ball, fuzzball, modified softball, continuous kickball, matball and rounders. Check out the example games highlighted in this article for reference.
3 - Establish Rules and Guidelines
Before the start of the game, establish the rules and guidelines to ensure that all participants understand the game's objective and how it will be played. Clear rules help to prevent accidents and promote fairness. Use multiple small groups if you have the equipment and space to do so.
4 - Provide Instruction and Demonstration
Provide clear instructions on the cues required to execute the specific skills involved in the striking and fielding game. Demonstrate the movement(s) and provide feedback to ensure that participants are performing the skills correctly.
5 - Monitor Participants' Progress
Monitor participants' progress throughout the game, providing positive and corrective feedback and adjusting behavior as necessary. Take note of any issues that arise, such as safety concerns or difficulties performing specific skills.
6 - Cool Down and Reflection
After the game, cool down exercises and reflection are essential to help participants recover and understand the value of the striking and fielding base game they played. A cool-down should include stretching and breathing exercises to relax the muscles and promote recovery.
6 Striking and Fielding Base Games to Use in a PE Class
With a comprehensive understanding of the important function striking and fielding games have in physical education and some tips for implementing them in a lesson, here are six engaging activities for PE teachers to include within any lesson or unit:
1 - Hit the Zones
Teams alternate between offense and defense, with the offensive team scoring points by hitting the ball into three designated zones and the defensive team attempting to stop it in an earlier zone. The former can either hit from a tee or from a pitch while latter must catch and field any balls that have been hit.
Skill Focus: batting, fielding, catching, throwing & reaction time
2 bases (home plate and 1 base)
1 batting tee or large 36” cone
1 softball, rag ball, tennis balls, hard foam ball or whiffle ball (use a portable container to keep all the balls)
1 bat or tennis racket
Game Instructions and Rules
Create 2 even teams per playing area (teams of 6 – 12)- multiple games can be played on a large field. Establish three 30-foot zones by laying out lines and/or setting up cones, then put a home plate in the center to act as the batting area. The batting or kicking team lines up behind the cone (in a permanent batting order).
Players take the field (defense) or line up at the batting/kicking cone (offense)
The team in the outfield attempt to get each batter “out” by catching a “fly ball” or fielding the ball before it passes into “ZONE 1” after the batter hits the ball from the tee or from a coach-pitch
The batting team can get the following points:
5 points if the ball is hit ‘on the ground” or “in the air” into ZONE 1
10 points if the ball is hit “in the air” into ZONE 2
20 points if the ball is hit “in the air” into ZONE 3
If a ball lands in a zone but rolls into the next, points are awarded only for 1st zone
If using a teacher-pitch, students get 5 good pitches to make it fair
Three outs and the teams switch offense and defense
2 - Twenty One
On offense, players attempt to hit or kick a ball and get as far around the bases as possible earning set points per base. The team in the outfield throws the ball to a base before the runner reaches it stopping future points from being earned. 21 points wins the game
Skill Focus: batting, kicking, running, catching, throwing, accuracy, reaction time
1 softball, rag ball, tennis ball, hard foam ball or whiffle ball - playground ball if kicking
1 plastic baseball bat or tennis racket
1 scoreboard per group
Create 2 even teams per 4-base diamond. One team takes the field (1 pitcher & 1 catcher, 1 at each base, 2 short stop’s and 3 or 4 in the field. The batting/kicking team lines up behind the cone (in a permanent batting order) with the first person (batter/kicker) at home plate read to hit.
This game can be played like a softball game using bats/tennis rackets to ‘strike” a ball or like a kickball game using a playground ball with a “kick”
The batting/kicking team hits or kicks the ball and attempts to go as far around the bases as possible after their hit/kick.
Each base the hitter/kicker reaches earns them that many points: 1st base- 1 point; 2nd base- 2 points; 3rd base- 3 points; home plate- 4 points
The fielding team tries to stop the hitter/kicker from earning maximum points by “cutting them off’ and throwing the ball to a base before they reach it (i.e., the fielding team person throws the ball to 3rd base stopping the runner from getting 3 points)
As in baseball/softball; 3 outs and teams switch from offense to defense
Whatever team reaches “21 points” first, is the winning team.
3 - Mat Ball
Players can score points by kicking/striking a ball, running around all three bases to home plate as many times they desire, then attempting to get outs when they are in the field. Outs occur by catching a kicked/hit ball or by tagging players who are off a base.
Skill Focus: kicking (or striking), running, catching, fielding, throwing, and teamwork
3 large mats for bases (you can also use 4 cones or hula hoops to make a large base)
1 home plate to kick or hit from
1 rubber playground ball or soft soccer ball (smaller gator skin ball if students are striking vs kicking)
1 cone for kicking/striking team to line up at
Create 2 even teams per 4-base diamond. This game is best played indoors. One team takes the field (1 pitcher (roller), 1 catcher, 1 at each mat, 2 in short stop positions on the 1st and 3rd base lines and 3 or 4 in the field. The kicking team lines up behind the “kickers” cone.
Players take the field (defense) or line up at the “kicking/striking team” cone (offense)
The offensive team (kickers/strikers), one at a time (in order), stand on home plate and attempt to kick/strike a rolling/pitched ball anywhere into the field area. There are no “foul balls”. A team scores a run when a player touches all three bases in order and touches home plate without getting “out”. Players may stop at any mat (or hula hoop) and do not have to run if they do not want to and multiple players can be at the mat
The fielding team's pitcher gently rolls or pitches a ball to the kicking/striking team's players. The fielding team tries to get a runner “out” if they catch a kicked/hit ball in the air or field the ball and tag a runner with the ball when they are off the base
Runners (on bases) may advance after a ball is kicked/hit and even if it’s caught. A runner must go to the next base if they leave a base. Runners may keep rounding bases (unlimited times) and keep scoring until their team kicking order is complete
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4 - Pin Baseball
By following the rules of regulation softball or kickball, students seek to get their opponents out by knocking down bowling pins (placed on each base) and score points by hitting or kicking a ball and running around the outside of each individual base.
4 bases. 4 pins (or 2 liter bottles)
1 softball, rag ball, tennis ball, hard foam ball, whiffle ball or playground ball (if using kickball rules)
Create 2 even teams per 4-base diamond. 1 pin is placed on each base and home plate. One team takes the field (1 pitcher & 1 catcher, 1 at each base, 2 short stop’s and 3 or 4 in the field. The batting or kicking team lines up behind the cone (in a permanent batting order) with the first batter/kicker at home plate read to bat/kick.
The team in the outfield attempt to get each batter “out” by knocking down a pin before the batter (runner) is able to reach his/her “next” base. To run to first base, the ball must be fair. After the player is on base, they run to the next base each hit
A runner may advance only 1 base at a time no matter how hard the ball has been hit by their teammate. The runner goes to the outside part of each base (the pin is on the inside portion of the base). A teacher or student leader will judge whether or not a runner made it to the base before the pin is knocked down.
If the runner makes it to the base before the pin is knocked over, they are safe
Fly balls are an out, students get 5 good pitches to make it fair, 3 outs and the teams switch offense and defense as in regulation softball/kickball
5 - Scooter Baseball
Players score runs by striking or kicking the ball and riding a scooter around three bases to home plate. To make “outs” while in the field, a player must either catch the ball, tag their opponent off a base or throw it to a base before the scooter arrives.
Skill Focus: striking, scooting, catching, throwing, tagging, sportsmanship and teamwork
Scooter boards for all field players and 4 for the batting/kicking team
1 tennis racket (if striking)
4 bases (polyspots work best)
1 “bouncy” foam or oversize tennis ball
1 playground ball (if kicking)
1 cone for striking team to line up at
Create two even teams per 4-base diamond. One team takes the field sitting on a scooter board (1 pitcher, 1 catcher, 1 at each base, 2 in short stop positions (first and third base lines) and 3 or 4 in the field. The batting/kicking team lines up behind the cone (in a permanent batting order).
The offensive team (strikers/kickers), one at a time (in order), sit on a scooter board at home plate and attempt to strike/kick a ball into fair territory (between the 1st & 3rd base line that extends out into the field).
A team scores a run when a player rolls over all four bases (polyspots) in order and touches home base without getting “out”
The fielding team's pitcher bounces a tennis ball or rolls a playground ball to the striking/kicking team's players. The fielding team tries to get 3 “outs” when the other team is up to bat the following ways:
Strike out a batter (players have 5 “good pitches” from a pitcher to make it fair,
Catch the ball in the air,
Tag someone off the base with the ball and
Get a “forced out” - throw it to a base before the person arrives there if that person is forced by another runner behind them to advance to the next base. Everyone is forced to get to first base.
6 - Home Run Race
On offense (when up to bat), players attempt to make a hit and race to get a “home run” before the defense (the fielding team) can throw the ball around the bases (in order) .
Skill Focus: striking, running, fielding, catching, throwing, accuracy, reaction time
One ball (either a softball, rag ball, tennis ball, hard foam ball or whiffle ball)
Optional gloves for outfield
Create two even teams per 4-base diamond. One team takes the field (1 pitcher & 1 catcher, 1 at each base, 2 short stop’s and 3 or 4 in the field. The batting team lines up behind the cone (in a permanent batting order) with the first batter at home plate read to hit the ball.
Players take the field (defense) or line up at the batting cone (offense)
The team in the outfield attempt to get each batter “out” by catching or fielding the ball and quickly throwing the ball (in order) from 1st base to 2nd base, to 3rd base and then home before the batter can run the bases and get a home run
If the batter/runner gets the home run and beats the ball around the bases, a run is scored. If the ball reaches the catcher before the runner makes a “home run”, an “out” is recorded and no run is scored
Runners should not stop running and should never stop at a base- their goal is a “home run” every time at bat
Fly balls that are caught are not considered an “out” and the fielding team should still quickly throw the ball around the bases
Have the entire batting rotation go through before switching from “outfield” to “at bat” - then the game continues
The pitchers should be players from the batting team and there are no strikeouts
Final Thoughts
Striking and fielding base games are a great way to get students active and engaged in physical education classes. The games highlighted above are not only fun, but also provide a variety of opportunities for learning different skills used in base games (baseball, softball, cricket, kickball, etc.) like striking, kicking, fielding, running, throwing, tossing, catching, tagging, tracking, agility, hand-eye coordination and teamwork. With these games being so versatile they can be adapted for all age groups – from elementary-aged kids to high school youth - making them perfect for any PE class!
Beyond what has been presented here, there's a multitude of striking and fielding game alternatives to explore and discover. Don't be afraid to experiment with different base games, personalize them and explore diverse tactics that can help enhance students' physical literacy skills as well as boost their motor development. Challenge yourself to discover more captivating games for striking and fielding, making your physical education classes both fun and educational!
Good luck and keep it FUN!!!
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52 Exhilarating Physical Education Activities For Elementary Kiddos
December 13, 2023 // by Brittney Hallmark
Physical education is the best part of the day for many children! They love moving around and getting a break from sitting in the classroom. Physical education classes should be fun and allow for some creative options that move your students away from sedentary behavior. If you’re a physical education teacher, why not add some variety to your fitness lessons by incorporating everyday items? Check out our collection of 52 energizing ideas to enhance the activity time in your elementary physical education classes!
1. Noodle Hockey
Let’s start things off with something simple, shall we? Give each student a different color pool noodle and prompt them to play a safe game of noodle hockey. Simply choose a grassy area and provide a small ball for them to try to get and get into a set of goalposts.
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2. Ninja Warrior Course
Creating a ninja warrior course in your gym may be the highlight of the day for your physical education classes. This is a smart addition to your physical activity program because it includes many different skills and can help improve agility, flexibility, and friendly competition. If you’re keen on giving it a test run yourself, set up a simple obstacle course for your kiddos to work their way through.
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3. Balloon Tennis
If you need a quick and easy idea, try this one! Bring about a simple game of tennis using paper plates, balloons, glue, and popsicle sticks. Invite your kiddos to hit the balloons up with their makeshift paddles- aiming to keep them in the air for as many volleys as possible.
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4. Fitness Dice
Here’s an ideal activity for your younger elementary learners. As they’re constantly working to improve the development of their motor skills, why not turn these activities into a fun game? Simply have them roll a die and complete the corresponding activity.
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5. Survivor Tag
Always a fun game for students, this is a twist on the classic game of tag because if a learner is tagged, they must sit down where they are. As gameplay continues, they must watch the person who tagged them and if that person is tagged, then they can stand up and run again. We bet this will become a favorite recess game as well!
6. Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag
This is an enjoyable game for a physical education class. Play rock, paper, scissors with your little ones and have the loser remain frozen whilst the winner runs to the next person. Once your kids play and win, they can unfreeze and run to find someone else to play with again.
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7. Race to the Galaxy Game
Here’s a fun racing game for your next physical education lesson. Challenge your students to run and find their set of assigned matching bean bags- aiming to collect them all before another team collects theirs. The trick is that they must avoid stepping in “lava” and getting caught in hula hoops along the way.
8. Plant the Trees Agility Game
Plant the Trees is a fantastic game for improving speed and agility. To begin gameplay, blow a whistle and challenge your kids to run to the opposite side of a field and pick up bean bags; carting them back to the starting side one at a time.
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9. Fruit Salad Dodge Ball
Thought that the classic game of dodgeball couldn’t get any harder? Think again! This survival-based version will challenge your kids to remain in the center whilst avoiding being hit with the ball. If they’re hit at any point, they must move outside and away from gameplay. This is a great game to play with class sizes of at least ten students.
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10. Heads or Tails
This is a perfect idea to use on a day when you haven’t had time to prep for a lesson. Give pairs of students a coin and have them toss it to determine which activities to complete based on the above printout. This is also a good way to get your learners warmed up at the start of activity time.
11. Scooter Obstacle Course
It’s no secret that kids love scooters! So, why not design an obstacle course that your students can work their way through while riding their scooters? We love this idea because it’s both simple and fun! Better yet- you can get your kiddos involved in mapping out the course!
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12. Hungry Human Hippos
If your class goal is to have fun, here’s a must-include idea! Pair your students up and equip each team with a skateboard and a washing basket or bucket. Then, have them lie on their bellies on the skateboard and use their basket to collect balls that have been pre-scattered across the center of the gym floor!
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13. Cone Race
This activity is geared toward kids in 1st grade and younger. Help them develop their motor skills as they try to place cut-up pool noodles over tall plastic pipes that have been placed in cones to hold them steady. Up the ante by challenging them to work on their color recognition skills by placing like-noodles onto their matching cones.
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14. Musical Hoops
This musical movement activity is a variation of the classic musical chairs game. The only real difference is that when the music stops, your students must rush to stand inside a hula hoop. As the activity continues, remove hoola hoops from the floor to up the stakes. Add an extra layer of difficulty by having your students complete a specific locomotor movement or stand inside the hula hoops in a specific pose.
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15. The Caterpillar Scooter Game
A great game for improving teamwork and listening skills; this caterpillar game is fun for all! Have your pupils use their coordination skills to join together and form a long line whilst staying on their scooters. Then, they must figure out how to keep moving the line toward a goal point.
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16. Spider Web Scooter Crawl
This activity will require some setup ahead of time, but make no mistake- it’s totally worth it when you see how much your littles enjoy it! Create a spider web out of yarn and have your students use good coordination skills to work their way through the maze whilst on a scooter. They must lift the yarn and duck underneath it to make their way through whilst not breaking the web.
17. Jump Rope
Jumping rope is a favorite for kids of all ages! Even your 3rd-grade and 4th-grade students will enjoy this. Transform boring rope jumping into a music-based movement activity by playing a few upbeat tunes that your learners can chant along with as they jump.
18. Parachute Fun
Little ones love playing with parachutes! Bring one in and encourage your students to work together and hold the handles of the parachute to move it up and down as they take turns running underneath it- trying to avoid being touched by the parachute at all costs.
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19. Scooter Board Relay
Divide your class into teams for this relay activity! When they’re all lined up to begin, they can use the scooters under their feet and get to a checkpoint where they’ll need to pass off the scooter to the next student who’s ready and waiting. The team who makes it to the finish line first wins!
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20. Mario Kart Battle Boards
If you’re keen on incorporating ball play into your physical education lesson, try out this game of Mario Kart Battle Boards. The aim of the game is for your learners to creep around mats that are standing upright. The “villains” must try to hit the good guys’ battle boards and knock off a tennis ball which should be placed atop a cone and on a scooter.
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21. Scooter Board Jumping
This is a good activity for preschool through 1st grade. Invite your pupils to use a scooter to move around and push their feet against a wall to help them jump up from a sitting position. This is a good way to strengthen their leg muscles and practice using a scooter for later, more intricate, activities.
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22. Wall Ball
Wall Ball is a sure-fire winner for 4th and 5th-grade kiddos! All in all it’s simple- have your learners throw a ball against a wall and practice catching it again. They can also enjoy this activity by kicking the ball against the wall instead of throwing it.
23. Shoebox Slide
For this activity, have your learners race with shoeboxes on their feet! The objective is to glide across the gym floor or field to see which team is the fastest. You can add an extra challenge by setting up obstacles that they will need to navigate along the way.
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Why not get your kiddos to try a game of soccer during their next physical education lesson slot? This will help with running and coordination as they’ll learn to control the ball while moving down the field. Two teams will play against each other; each team heading for the other’s goal and using only their feet and head to move the ball toward victory.
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25. Portable Balance Games
This is perfect for all physical activity levels! It incorporates balance and gross motor skills whilst challenging your students to walk along upside-down buckets that have been pre-placed. Be sure to line them up in a way that offers more of a challenge than just a straight line.
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26. Drop the Penny
This relay race-style activity is great fun for learners of various ages. Start by splitting your students into teams and designating two lines; one for starting and one for turning around. Once gameplay begins, have your learners race to pick up a penny and drop it into their team bowl upon returning to the starting point. The team with the most pennies in their bowl at the end of the game will be crowned victorious
27. Cornhole
Cornhole is a great physical activity if you’re on the hunt for something low-prep and gears up to more intricate throwing and catching ideas. During play, they’ll develop their hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Simply have them toss the bean bags onto the game board; aiming for the cutout spaces.
28. Cops and Robbers Tag
Elementary physical education wouldn’t be complete without a game of tag! This is a good game to play at the start of the year to help get your kiddos primed for more competitive games. Use this cops and robbers version to teach your pupils how to complete a soft touch and not hurt others when playing. Cops simply chase the robbers!
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29. Dizzy Kickball
This is a fun and funny game to play! With a twist on the traditional game of kickball, your students should close their eyes and spin around a few times before kicking an awaiting ball. Then, they must run to their base just like in traditional kickball. We bet your kiddos will be giggling during and long after the game has ended!
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30. Air Pong
Physical education lessons that can combine many skills are the best! This game of air pong is a fun way to get your littles to develop their motor skills. The aim is simple- to hit the ball, or a balloon, onto their opponent’s mat. The trick is that they must be careful not to hit it out of bounds.
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31. Rabbit Hole
This game is ideal for lower elementary grades. Have your students enter into the space of a hula hoop that’s positioned atop a set of cones; being mindful to avoid knocking anything out of place. Then, your kiddos can sneak out; pretending to be rabbits and making sure they aren’t captured by the awaiting fox.
32. Around the World
Invite your kids to engage in a basketball-based game called “Around the World”. They will simply take turns shooting the basketball around their body at various points on the basketball court. When they make it to the basket, and successfully shoot their shot, they can move to the next spot. If they miss the shot, they must return to the beginning to start over.
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33. Throw and Catch Tic-Tac-Toe
Transform tic, tac, toe into a game that’s larger than life! Challenge your students to work in pairs as one stands in a hula hoop and waits to catch the ball that’s tossed by their teammate. If they catch it, they can add their colored marker to the tic-tac-toe board. If they drop it, their teammate can add their marker. The first player to get three in a row wins!
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34. Simon Says
Most kids have a basic understanding of how to play Simon Says. Say goodbye to the old, boring version and take things up a notch by incorporating the names of more specific body parts. For example, direct your students to touch their femur or wiggle their phalanges! What a great way to reinforce basic biology!
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35. Jumping Jack Challenge
Get your little athletes to compete to see who can complete the most jumping jacks. Participants can go head-to-head individually or partner up in teams. Encourage the class to set a numerical goal and then push themselves to exceed it.
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36. Pac-Man Dribble
Pac-Man dribble may sound somewhat complex, but it’s really simple! Have each player follow along the lines on the gymnasium floor while dribbling a basketball. The goal is to keep control of the ball as they dribble and avoid getting tagged by a student who has been designated as “Pac-Man”.
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37. Hopscotch
Hopscotch is a favorite for a reason. Get your learners to toss a small beanbag or other marker into the first square of the grid. If it hits the target, they must hop on one foot into the first empty square before manoeuvring their way through the rest of the grid. Have everyone in the class take turns until they complete the course.
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38. Fitness Charades
Fitness Charades is the perfect physical education game for elementary school children. It’s an active game that will get the blood flowing whilst engaging the brain as well! The leader can simply call out different actions that your students can act out. A few ideas to get started could be anything such as swinging a baseball bat or walking a tightrope.
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39. Human Bowling
For this fun activity, you’ll need inflatable bowling pins and scooters. To engage, have your students work together to use their bodies to knock down as many pins as possible. What an awesome way to learn about teamwork!
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40. Mini Golf
This awesome mini golf idea is sure to be popular among your learners. Your kiddos will undoubtedly enjoy designing and putting together their own mini golf course. Best of all- they can enjoy it time and time again once it’s assembled.
41. Partner Football Throw and Catch
Have your pupils pair up to enjoy a classic game of catch using a football. This activity will give them the opportunity to practice catching and throwing, while working on enhancing their communication skills as they play.
42. Line Dancing
This activity is one of our personal favorites. Teach your kiddos how to line dance to popular songs, while having fun with their friends. Line dancing has been proven to improve coordination and balance, whilst boosting self-esteem as well.
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43. Tug of War
This lesson starts with a read-aloud during which your kiddos will learn all about how their muscles work. Once the story has been read, everyone will have the chance to put their muscles to work in a fun game of Tug of War.
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44. Fitness Bingo
Fitness Bingo is an excellent idea if you’re keen on having your kiddos work their whole bodies. To begin, each student should be given a Bingo card. As the exercises are called out, your pupils should complete 10 reps and cross each one off of their cards as they go. The first person to call out “Bingo” after having completed their card will be crowned the winner.
45. Sack Race
Sack races are fun for children of all ages! Participants should each wiggle their way into a sack and ready themselves at a starting line. Once the whistle is blown, everyone should start hopping their way to the finish line!
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Although a slower approach to the typical fast-paced physical activities, yoga does wonders for the body! Introduce your students to easy poses like downward dog and child’s pose to get them primed for more complex movements. As they become more comfortable, challenge them to try their hand at more difficult poses like the handstand.
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47. Volleyball 4-Square
Volleyball 4-square is played similarly to traditional 4-square, but your students will also be expected to practice various volleyball skills such as setting, passing, and serving. One thing is certain though- players don’t have to know much about volleyball to enjoy this fun game with their friends.
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48. Wheelbarrow Race
Wheelbarrow races are tons of fun! Arrange your learners in pairs- with one of them assigned as the “wheelbarrow”, walking on their hands, and the other one as the “driver”, holding their partner’s legs. The first pair to reach the finish line wins!
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49. Zumba Kids Dance Fitness
Zumba Kids is an amazing dance fitness program for school-aged children. It’s a great way for kids to get their energy out while enjoying their favorite songs. We bet your pupils will have so much fun that they won’t even realize that they’re exercising.
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50. Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee is pretty similar to soccer. Split your students into teams of five and pass a frisbee to their teammates until they score a goal. The team with the most goals will win the game. This is a fun and exciting way for your students to practice working in teams and honing their hand-eye coordination.
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51. Gymnastics Challenges
If you have aspiring gymnasts in your PE class, they’re sure to love these challenges. Your students will quickly learn different types such as balancing, rolling, and tumbling as they play around on soft mats. They can also try cartwheels for an added challenge.
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52. The Floor is Lava
We guarantee that your little ones will have a blast pretending that the gym floor is lava! Play music as your students run around the gymnasium. As soon as the music stops, give the players 10 seconds to find an object to stand on. If they touch the floor once the time has ended, they’ll be out of gameplay.
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