Lesson Plans for Elementary PE: 2nd Edition Paperback – August 7, 2023

About the Book:This exciting new book addresses the newly released Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, (T.E.K.S.) for elementary PE. They have been analyzed and organized by sport. The lessons are formatted for kindergarten & first grade, and then different lessons for 2nd & 3rd, as well as lessons for 4th & 5th grade. This way the lessons are designed with three set ups in mind. Under each lesson plan there are detailed teacher's notes to assist teachers in teaching that lesson. All of the games listed in the lessons can be found in the Glossary of Games with details about the rules, and equipment needed. Now in the 2nd edition you receive Health lessons organized in the same format with short YouTube clip links that help the teacher discuss that topic. There are also some basic adaptive ideas for some activities and games. This book is great for new teachers, university students or even veteran teachers that want to have some fresh ideas. It is a helpful resource for anyone that needs help teaching a new sport or just wants to have an organized list of the new T.E.K.S..About the Author:Wendi Daniels has been in education for 22 years with 11 of those in Elementary Physical Education. She has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston. She has an extensive background in sports. In her youth she was in select gymnastics, ran track, played basketball, co-ed soccer and water polo. In addition to teaching science and PE she taught the Gifted and Talented Program and led the Oceanography Club for middle schoolers. She is a Special Olympics Basketball Coach and has written detailed lesson plans for science curriculum as well as elementary Physical education. She has a strong passion for getting kids moving and helping teachers navigate the Texas State Requirements with ease. She works to make the gym a fun place for kids to “Make Their Bodies Strong”. Read more