Physical Education Resources
Add Math to Physical Education
With the Math & Movement program, you can easily incorporate math into your elementary physical education curriculum! Our Physical Education Kit offers a collection of our materials and resources that are perfect for any PE teacher, afterschool program, or organization looking to incorporate more movement-based learning into their students’ routines.
Floor mats are linked to the activities in the Math & Movement Training Manual for K-5 Physical Education. The activities are based on SHAPE Standards, a national standard for physical education. We also have a version for Georgia State Standards. Our PE Kit is adaptable to your regional needs!
Using the Materials During Physical Education Class
The Math & Movement Training Manual for K-5 Physical Education (included in the PE kit) provides lessons by grade level on ways to use the materials during physical education class. The activity guides in the training manual are designed for teachers to use as actual lesson plans. These physical education resources will bring movement into students’ learning.
Since physical education classes vary from school to school, including the amount of time per class, and the number of classes per week, the activity guides can be adapted to fit your individual class and school needs. Each lesson plan includes: Standards and Objectives, Background Information/Prior Knowledge, Warm-up/Introduction, Activity, and Closure.
You will also find a list of all needed physical education materials, along with teacher tips, adaptation ideas, and a section of assessments that can be used alone or with the lessons. This training manual is an excellent resource for any physical education instructor!
Try PE Movement Stickers in your School Hallways
Are you looking for fun, innovative ways to teach PE movements that improve students’ locomotor and non-locomotor skills? Try Math & Movement’s PE Movement Stickers. These stickers can be placed in school hallways, gyms, or multi-purpose rooms and will become a unique part of your physical education equipment!
In this activity, the PE Movement Stickers were paired with Word Hops to build students’ literacy skills while practicing their non-locomotor and locomotor movements. This is just one example of how our PE activity kit can transform everyday spaces into vibrant learning environments!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Physical Education Kit?
Math & Movement’s Physical Education Kit is a collection of materials that work well for incorporating math practice into gym class time. Students can practice concepts including skip counting, addition, fractions, multiplication, elapsed time, money math, shapes, and more while moving their bodies and refining their motor skills. The materials in this kit can be used for students in grades K-5.
How can a PE Kit enhance physical activity in schools?
Our PE Kit allows students to practice math skills while meeting physical education learning objectives. The colorful and bright floor mats and stickers included in this kit are appealing and engaging to children. Kids have so much fun playing and moving on these mats that they do not even realize they are doing math!
How does physical activity affect students' academic performance?
Physical activity boosts blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain, allowing it to function at optimal levels for learning! Exercise also causes the brain to produce a protein that promotes the growth of new neurons and strengthens their connections. The result is better learning comprehension and memory retention, which can greatly benefit a student’s academic performance.
Can your Physical Education Kit be adapted for students with special needs?
Yes! The PE Kit can be adapted to meet the needs of different classes. Many of our activities can be modified to accommodate different physical abilities and skill levels, ensuring that all students can participate and benefit from physical education.
What are the benefits of incorporating math into physical education?
Incorporating math practice into physical education offers numerous benefits, including increased student engagement, reduced math anxiety, and enhanced learning outcomes. Math & Movement’s materials provide a structured way to deliver math and physical education lessons while making the concepts more interactive and enjoyable.
Interested in bringing a Math & Movement PE project to your school?
