EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 9 MIN
Team Building Games: Starting Your School Year Strong
from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to school PE Nation!I created a new e-book "Team Building Games and Activities in PE," featuring games that help physical education teachers build culture and community in the first weeks of school. The 21-page resource contains engaging activities for grades K-5 that get students moving while developing teamwork skills.• Getting-to-know-you games like "Pass Your Name" help students and teachers learn names while participating in movement challenges• Large group team builders such as "Fish Relays" work well under pavilions during hot weather and incorporate passing challenges in different directions• Small group team builders like "Group Juggle" develop communication as students pass objects in patterns while saying each receiver's name• The activities are designed to create excitement, build culture, and avoid starting the year with students just sitting around• These games help establish a solid foundation for the school year through movement and camaraderieTake care and happy teaching!DaveTeam Building Games Ebook (with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095-Supersizedphysed.com serves as the hub for all resources, articles, and courses• Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies• A free video course on the "PE-9": principles for improving your PE programSupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE
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Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to school PE Nation! I created a new e-book "Team Building Games and Activities in PE," featuring games that help physical education teachers build culture and community in the first weeks of school. The 21-page resource contains engaging activities for grades K-5 that get students moving while developing teamwork skills. • Getting-to-know-you games like "Pass Your Name" help students and teachers learn names while participating in movement challenges • Large gr...
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