Monstrously Fun: 3 Halloween-Themed Games for Your PE Classes
As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn shades of orange, there's an undeniable buzz in the air. Halloween is approaching, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to infuse your Physical Education classes with the excitement and energy of the season.
The spellbinding power of physical literacy:
Before we embark on our spooky journey into the realm of these festive games, let's remind ourselves why physical literacy is
the true magic potion of movement. Physical literacy equips your students with fundamental movement skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. It's the foundation for a lifetime of active, healthy living. Incorporating these Halloween-themed activities into your lessons will provide students with skills they can take far beyond the gym walls, turning them into active, healthy individuals who can confidently face life's challenges.
Click each game below to explore 3 "spooktacular" ways to move this Halloween!
Monstrously Fun: 3 Halloween-Themed Games for Your PE Classes
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Scary SquareList Item 1
The goal of this game is to try to swap places with your teammate without the witch stealing your spot.
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Jumping Jack-o-LanternList Item 2
This game is perfect to play either indoors in the gym or outdoors and only requires hula hoops. It’s a great way to practice teamwork and the skill of Hopping on One Leg or the Two-foot Jump!
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Halloween Freeze DanceList Item 3
This activity is a fun and easy way to get your students moving while practicing their balance skills. Balance is required for all forms of movement. Learning to balance well as a child will have positive benefits throughout one's life.
This Halloween, unmask the fun and let physical literacy take center stage in your PE class!
As a Physical Education Teacher, you have the power to make Halloween a time of active fun and fitness for your students. Our monstrously fun Halloween-themed games and activities are your secret potion for a spellbinding lesson that promotes physical literacy and ensures that your students celebrate Halloween like never before. With these activities, you can ensure your students have an unforgettable Halloween experience filled with fun, movement, and healthy living. Here's to a Halloween season that's a true treat!
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