"Wreck-it Ralph" for Elementary PE
from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast Hosted by David Carney
Send us Fan Mail Let's wreck things PE Nation! We turn a simple throwing drill into a Wreck-It Ralph game that hooks K–2 and scales to older grades with smart rules, roles, and safety. Clear setups, rebuild roles, and distance tweaks keep the action fast while teaching form, teamwork, and boundaries. • using a movie theme to boost engagement • safe setup with midline and mat buffers • roles for Wreck-It Ralphs and Fix-It Felixes • rotation timing for fairness and flow • throwing cues and age-based distances • rebuild rules and defend-from-distance guidance • scoring options: continuous play vs timed wins • modifications for grades 3–5 • PDF visual guide available in the show notes Grab the PDF in the show notes to go through the steps and levels and just get a visual of it as well Take care and teach on, Dave -Wreck-it Ralph PDF -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 (with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095 -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 -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 Let's wreck things PE Nation! We turn a simple throwing drill into a Wreck-It Ralph game that hooks K–2 and scales to older grades with smart rules, roles, and safety. Clear setups, rebuild roles, and distance tweaks keep the action fast while teaching form, teamwork, and boundaries. • using a movie theme to boost engagement • safe setup with midline and mat buffers • roles for Wreck-It Ralphs and Fix-It Felixes • rotation timing for fairness and flow • throwing cues and age...
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- 0:10 Welcome and Topic Intro
- 0:45 Why Wreck-It Ralph Works for PE
- 1:36 Theme Matters for Younger Grades
- 2:35 Gear You’ll Need
- 3:04 Field Setup and Midline
- 4:34 Roles: Wreckers and Fix-It Felixes
- 5:36 Safety Zones and Defending
- 6:35 Boundaries, Ball Return, and Flow
- 7:05 Game Variations and Scoring
- 7:50 Pyramids, Safety Reminders, and Wrap
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