EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 14 MIN
Turkey Trot Game Plan
from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney
Send us Fan Mail Gobble, gobble friends! Today I share a clear, low-stress plan for running a school-wide turkey trot with fairness, safety, and fun at the center. Let's have fun! • six-day rotation compressed into a one-day event • track layout and grade-level scheduling • dynamic warm-up and pacing reminders • splitting runners to reduce congestion • index cards and stamps for accurate lap counts • midpoint cutoff to ensure a fair finish • medals as recognition without pressure • roles for PTO, specialists, and parent volunteers • popsicle station and supervised free time • framing the day as movement celebration Please be patient on the podcast, on the writing, and I will get caught back up hopefully soon! Take care, Dave -Kindergarten PE Games and Activities ebook ($3.99 for 10 activities) -Check out supersizedphysed.com for more resources, including free PDFs, articles, and courses to help with your PE program. Please leave a review to help grow this podcast and keep pushing our profession forward. -Team Building Games Ebook ($4.99 with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095 Grab my free copy of the Outside PE Checklist as a reference that includes equipment, procedures, transitions, and other essentials for successful outdoor teaching -Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies -High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback -Paperback or download: HERE -Amazon Ebook: HERE Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/385837/support Support 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 Gobble, gobble friends! Today I share a clear, low-stress plan for running a school-wide turkey trot with fairness, safety, and fun at the center. Let's have fun! • six-day rotation compressed into a one-day event • track layout and grade-level scheduling • dynamic warm-up and pacing reminders • splitting runners to reduce congestion • index cards and stamps for accurate lap counts • midpoint cutoff to ensure a fair finish • medals as recognition without pressure • roles for...
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