Students can get restless inside all day. What are some ways to release your students’ energy indoors, while also developing physical literacy? PLAYBuilder, a digital lesson planning platform, offers access to 700+ games and 100+ lesson plans for K-7 educators— including those that are adaptable or made to take place in a gymnasium or classroom! […]
Winter is here in B.C., and finding ways to keep students active and engaged, without always braving the winter weather, can be challenging particularly with COVID considerations. Looking for some indoor-friendly, COVID-safe activities? PLAYBuilder is a great tool to help build lessons that are fun and support the development of physical literacy. PLAYBuilder is a […]
For educators, short movement breaks throughout the day can help develop students’ physical literacy, improve focus and increase learning. But it can be a challenge to find a variety of activities that your students will enjoy that still encourage the development of physical literacy through fundamental movement skills. Here, we share five easy and fun […]
Sport and physical activity can bring students of all cultures together. When students share an engaging sport or physical activity experience with classmates from the various cultures and countries represented in the B.C. school system, they have the unique opportunity to make friends with people from all sorts of backgrounds. The more diversity they encounter, […]
What equipment does your gym have that you are curious about using more often? Hula hoops are simple pieces of equipment that have a variety of uses beyond just hula hooping! All it takes is a bit of creativity. Here are three examples of physical activity and physical literacy games featuring hula hoops, from the School […]
As the winter weather starts, you might be looking for ways to keep physical activity a part of your daily class’ routine without needing to go outside between your gym blocks. Physical activity and physical literacy aren’t just things you can work on when outside or in the gym. Here are four activities to encourage […]
Physical literacy is a competency in the B.C. Physical and Health Education (PHE) Curriculum. Students are expected to develop and demonstrate a wide variety of fundamental movement skills in various settings, using proper techniques. But how can we as educators assess those fundamental movement skills to support our students’ development? The answer: Physical literacy assessment. […]
In a classroom setting, you will likely have students at varying levels of ability. It’s important to provide them with opportunities to try an activity and challenge themselves, without the activity being too difficult for them. How can you support different levels of ability, while still focusing on one game or activity? Consider modifications and […]
Social emotional learning is a term used within the education sector today. But what exactly does it mean, and how can it benefit your students? On October 22, 2021, from 11:00 – 12:00 PT, join the School Physical Activity and Physical Literacy project for “Social Emotional Learning 101: An Overview for K-7 Educators”. This webinar […]
By definition, physical literacy is an inclusive concept that is accessible for all. In the class setting, that inclusivity is reflected in the games and activities we play with our students, that support the diversity of your class. Inclusion refers to the intentional, ongoing effort to ensure that diverse individuals fully participate in all aspects […]
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