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Gratitude Games (Grades K-8)

By |2023-11-14T10:20:02-05:00November 13th, 2023|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Curriculum Resources, K-2 Physical Education Modules, Middle School PhysEd Modules|

Created by: Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Andrea Hart Special Contribution: Eliza Kuhn This updated module includes your favorite Gratitude Games, with some new favorites that were just added. Add some active joy to the month of November and use the gratitude-focused debrief questions to get your students thinking about the true meaning [...]

Run for Fun (Grades K-2)

By |2023-11-05T08:22:11-05:00November 5th, 2023|Curriculum Resources, K-2 Games for Teaching…, K-2 Physical Education Modules|

Created by: Stephanie Herrick, Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Andrea Hart Run for Fun is the latest collaboration between OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. This instructional module borrows teacher-tested learning activities from the Rising New York Road Runners’ PLAYBuilder and adds OPEN’s twist on outcomes-based instructional resources. The activities in this module [...]

Pumpkin Patch Games

By |2023-10-09T18:55:20-04:00October 9th, 2023|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Curriculum Resources, K-2 Physical Education Modules|

Welcome to Pumpkin Patch Games! We've reorganized and added new activities! Welcome back to the Pumpkin Patch! This new and updated landing page includes all of your favorite activities from years past, as well as some brand new games for this year! These fun activities are designed to engage students through a variety [...]

Plug & Play Classroom Management (K-12)

By |2023-08-15T07:15:42-04:00August 14th, 2023|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Curriculum Resources, High School PhysEd Modules, K-2 Physical Education Modules, Middle School PhysEd Modules|

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart This module is intended to assist teachers with classroom management and build excitement for your physical education program. It includes activities that are focused on helping reinforce concepts such as cooperation, teamwork, and leadership within physical education classes. The [...]

Pi Day Movement Resources (K-8)

By |2023-07-10T16:51:42-04:00February 28th, 2023|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Academic Integration, K-2 Physical Education Modules|

Created By: Mary Driemeyer, Daniel Hill, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to recognize and celebrate Pi Day in your physical education class? OPEN’s Pi Day instant activities collection was designed just for that! These fun and engaging activities for students in grades K-8 [...]

Educational Gymnastics

By |2023-07-10T16:57:03-04:00February 8th, 2022|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Curriculum Resources, K-2 Physical Education Modules|

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Andrea Hart Design: Jennifer Truong & Aaron Hart This module includes activities that are designed to develop movement concepts and body control. Educational gymnastics is not the same type of gymnastics seen on TV during the Olympics. It focuses on teaching introductory skills and concepts in a safe way related [...]

Winter Wonderland Instant Activities

By |2023-07-10T16:50:42-04:00December 4th, 2021|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Curriculum Resources, K-2 Physical Education Modules, Middle School PhysEd Modules|

Every year, right around the holiday season, students start to fall into a frenzy of excitement, forget their impulse control basics, and can use a little physical education etiquette reminder. OPEN's winter-themed instant activity module was designed just for that! We’ve organized our collection of fun and engaging instant activities with social and emotional [...]

Locomotor and Manipulative Skills
(Primary K-2)

By |2023-07-10T16:53:28-04:00November 8th, 2021|Curriculum Resources, K-2 Games for Teaching…, K-2 Physical Education Modules|

This module includes activities that are designed to develop and reinforce several locomotor and manipulative skills. All of the basic locomotor skills, static and dynamic balancing, as well as underhand tossing, rolling, and catching are addressed. Other learning outcomes are also addressed within the module’s activities. Module Documents Complete Module Packet:[PDF Only] Module Overview: [PDF, WORD] [...]

Pumpkin Patch Games (Grades K-5)

By |2021-10-11T10:13:42-04:00October 11th, 2021|3-5 Physical Education Modules, Curriculum Resources, K-2 Physical Education Modules|

Reinforce responsibility, self-control, and the health-enhancing benefits of physical activity with this fun and engaging learning module. The activities and resources in this module will help you celebrate fall while staying consistent with your rules, routines, and classroom expectations. As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources in your physical education classroom, support our work through [...]

The Fun Routine (Grades K-2)

By |2023-08-01T05:23:55-04:00July 28th, 2021|K-2 Physical Education Modules|

Build class routines with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules. 1) Respect Self;  2) Respect Others;  3) Respect the Things We Use Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults [...]

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