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A high-energy game, that works for any age group Reception to Year 10. A minor game that can be a great warm-up for older students or a great minor game to teach younger students about decision-making, teamwork and high-pressure decision-making during physical activity!

There are many benefits to …

Corn toss/hole is a fun game which is taking the world by storm! Its also a game that is great for all ages and has the ability to be easily modified to challenge all primary aged students. Corn Toss allows students to play cooperative target games with minimal resources and in almost any area …

Need a simple game that provides a fun way for your students to develop their thrown and rolling skills? Some that they will love and requires minimal resources?

Here is a staple that I use in my primary classrooms when trying to develop and explore the underarm roll and overhand throw in a fun way …

Need a simple warm-up game that your students will love, requires no resources and encourages every student to participate?

Here is a basic tag game that can be easily modified and made more complex as your students adapt. This game can be used as a main activity for younger students and can be a …

Struggle to get your students to participate in whole class games? A big part of engaging students in physical activity is to have something to draw them in….. a story or a theme.

Here is a basic tag game that can be easily modified and made more complex as your students adapt. This game is a …

Have you ever given a student an ‘A’ and wondered…. Should this really be an A? Would this be an A at another school? Am I too lenient or is my marking is too harsh?

What can you do if the use of rubrics, curriculum and data still leave you uncertain about your grades?

The key is …

P.E. teaching Cues? We likely use them all the time without knowing!

Do we know what they are and why we use them? Do we understand how effective they are in teaching students how to remember skills?

The answer is potentially no. I this article we will discuss what teaching cues are and why they are …

Do you want to know what is one of the most overlooked and under-utilised categories of games in physical education? Yep, the title gives it away…Minor Games!

As defined by NSW Gov:

‘Minor games are simple games with few rules, designed to allow students to practice skills in a challenging …

Whiteboards and displays are used in almost every area of teaching, regardless of the subject or year level. The evidence is abundant and clear on the importance of visual learning for information retention and general engagement. Your physical education learning space should be no different. …

Tag games are simple games that are extremely versatile, as they can be played almost anywhere and require no equipment. Having a few solid tag games under your belt with some ideas on how you can modify them can be a real-life saver if you are ever in a situation where you need an activity on the …