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   I’m excited to share that I was featured on PE Insights by PE Scholar, where we discussed my teaching journey and how it led me to specialize in Primary PE. In this episode, I talk about discovering the transformative power of storytelling in Physical Education and its profound impact on engaging young learners. […]

    I was thrilled to join Ryan Underwood again for my second appearance on the show. My first appearance was back in episode 137, where we explored all things Primary PE, including my favorite warm-up activities, top tips, and more. In this episode, I had the chance to catch up with Ryan about everything

    I had the pleasure of joining host Ryan Ellis to share my journey as a PE teacher working abroad. Having spent my entire career teaching in various international settings, it was a unique opportunity to discuss how teaching PE in different countries—ranging from secondary to primary—has shaped my perspective and approach to education.

As PE teachers gear up for a new school year, one powerful strategy to kickstart the term is by incorporating collaboration games into the curriculum. These games not only set the tone for a positive and cohesive classroom environment but also offer a myriad of benefits for students. Collaboration games are a fantastic way to

As we approach the end of another academic year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our teaching methods and consider new approaches to engage and inspire our young learners in early years and primary physical education (PE). One exciting and effective way to breathe new life into your lessons is by incorporating the art

An Instant Activity (IA) is an activity that helps to get “…classes off to a quick, dynamic, and fun start” (Markross, 1998). IAs can be activities from past lessons, free play with equipment that has and will be used, and skill games in different fitness components that relate to the concept and are a way to encourage student

A Ninja Training Camp in PE Class Imagine learning all the cool moves and techniques that ninjas use to jump, roll, move, and balance. Well, guess what? we have a special ninja training camp for your grade 2 Mini Ninjas!   Students will learn how to jump like a ninja. Jumping is an important skill

When working with primary PE students, I believe that the fundamental movement skills focus should be at the core of our teaching. By laying a strong foundation in fundamental movement skills, we provide our students with the building blocks necessary for future physical activities and sports. For me, once a foundation is built throughout the

As a PE teacher, I am always looking for new and engaging ways to teach my students the importance of physical activity and movement. While traditional methods like gymnastics have their benefits, I believe it’s important to offer a variety of activities that can appeal to different interests and abilities. That’s why I’m excited to

Spectrum of teaching styles- no right or wrong just need to plan for the right situation. Planning is vital. Specifically for me – inquiry requires planning. Although students may discover different paths, purposeful and meaningful inquiry must be planned for. Questions should also be planned so we can stretch our students. Give some examples of