james barclay

This is a 5 lesson unit plan on how to teach students the skills and rules of tchoukball! This plan was created for students in grades 3-6 but I am sure you will find certain activities in here that will work for grades 7-8 as well. This unit plan allows students to get a ton of practice with overhand throwing and catching skills in a fun game environment! Lots of low organized games that allow students to develop their skills and learn the great game of tchoukball! Once you're done these core 5

3 Lesson plans that emphasize skill development on the 3 main skills: dribbling, shooting, passing.

Focuses on all 3 of the main skills: dribbling, passing, and shooting. Emphasis on the triple threat position. If you like this, you would like my 3 basketball lessons!

Great for grades 7-8 to learn how to get more technical in their long jump technique. Also great for introducing long jump technique to grades 4-6.

Social and Emotional Learning in PE. All research based. References: Lynch, T. (2019). Mental Health: Social and Emotional Dimensions. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi-org.uwinnipeg.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22266-6_12Wings for Kids: https://www.wingsforkids.org/sel/social-emotional-learning/core-competencies/The Physical Educator: https://thephysicaleducator.com/visuals/

Tips for Physical and Health Education teachers on how to create a more inclusive environment for our students to flourish, develop a sense of belonging in the gym, and choose to be physically active for life! All research based, as well as observations made from my own experiences with students in the gym! References listed.

Drama, Dance, and Crafts that can be done with students! Each as meaningful learning objectives for students to develop their social and emotional health, the benefits of dance as physical activity, and more. 3 of the 4 lessons are researched based. References listed.

Great lesson plan for grades 2-6. Developing overhand throwing skills in a fun way! Some activities from this lesson I also used for grades 7-8 and they loved them as well!

A basketball lesson plan that focus on passing skill development! If you like this, you would like my other 3 lessons on basketball! This lesson develops passing skills through cooperative games!

Print and have students glue on large piece of paper to work on as a group! Collaborating and math work!

Straightforward and easy games to play in the gym for students in grades 2-5. Emphasis is simply on having fun and movement!