A Practical Playbook For Elementary P.E. Teachers

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever walked into a gym with 80 plus students and thought, “How am I supposed to teach real skills, keep everyone safe, and still meet state standards?” you’re not alone. I sit down with longtime educator Wendi Daniels to unpack what it actually takes to run a high-quality elementary physical education program and why  “just rolling out the ball” remains a damaging practice that continues to negatively affect kids.  Wendi shares the story behind her book, Revolutionary PE, created when Texas TEKS standards changed and she wanted new and veteran teachers to have lesson plans that truly work. We talk through how she structures a year with clear expectations, warm-ups, cooperative games, and sport-based units that follow seasons while still staying flexible. You’ll hear practical ideas for differentiation by grade level, equipment modifications, and what it looks like to manage massive classes without losing movement time.We also get specific about inclusive PE. Wendy explains simple adaptations like the “magic ball,” plus other strategies that keep students with disabilities participating instead of watching from the sideline. Then we dig into assessment and grading systems that reward participation and growth, along with documentation and parent communication that holds up when questions come in.If you’re searching for elementary PE lesson plans, aligned PE curriculum support, health resources, or digital tools like clickable video demos, this episode is for you!Please subscribe and share this with a colleague, and leave a review so more educators can find the show.🙏Resources:Revolutionary P.EGame VideosYou Tube VideosBook on AmazonThe PE Specialist Thanks for listening! 🙏🏼If you picked up a new idea or felt inspired by today’s episode, I’d love to hear from you and if your interested in being a potential guest on the show; email [email protected] Please take a second to follow the show and share it with another educator who’s passionate and let’s keep the conversation going!” 🗣️PSA******P.E Teachers: Are you currently seeking graduate credits or professional development hours toward license renewal?​If so, you can receive $25 off any self-paced professional development course or year-long virtual course from my colleague at  Distinguished PE by using the code "nextlevelpe" at checkout. Visit www.distinguishedpe.com to learn more and find the course that’s right for you.