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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Pickleball
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. PE Teachers should be introducing this to their students, here's how!
PE Buddy
Apr 73 min read
10 Fun PE Warm-Up Games That Students Actually Love
Let’s be honest…If your warm-up is boring, your lesson is already lost. Every PE teacher knows the struggle—getting students engaged from the first minute can make or break your entire session. The good news? You don’t need fancy equipment or complicated setups to get kids moving, laughing, and ready to learn. Here are 10 of the best PE warm-up games that are simple, effective, and student-approved. Why Warm-Ups Matter in PE Before we jump into the games, here’s why a good
PE Buddy
Apr 73 min read
52 weeks. 52 free PE activities. What next?
52 weeks. 52 PE ideas. You're welcome! And that's a wrap, folks! We have absolutely loved creating our weekly PE activity ideas and...
PE Buddy
Dec 24, 20232 min read
Christmas-themed PE Idea #52 - "Snowball Fight!"
This is a fun Christmas-themed warmup activity, perfect for any throwing activities and a great alternative to dodgeball!
PE Buddy
Dec 17, 20231 min read
Christmas-Themed PE Idea #51 - "Reindeer Tag"
This is a fun Christmas-themed warmup activity!
PE Buddy
Dec 10, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #50 - "Rob the Nest"
This is a fun activity to teach moving with various balls. Can be plated with almost every sport!
PE Buddy
Dec 3, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #49 - "Mat Ball"
This is an awesome game that develops strategy, teamwork and throwing accuracy.
PE Buddy
Nov 26, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #48 - "Toey"
This is an awesome game that can be played anywhere and develops cricket skills!
PE Buddy
Nov 19, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #47 - "Last One Standing"
This is a student favourite and a fun way to practice forehand and backhand returns in tennis!
PE Buddy
Nov 12, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #46 - "Cross the River"
This is a fun and easy warm-up activity that requires NO equipment or setup!
PE Buddy
Nov 5, 20231 min read
PE Activity #45 - "Smash the Pumpkin"
Celebrate Halloween with is insanely fun warmup activity for PE! It's called 'Smash the Pumpkin' and your students will love it. Perfect for
PE Buddy
Oct 29, 20231 min read
PE Activity #44 - "Ship, Shore, Shark"
A fun activity to practice speed and reaction time!
PE Buddy
Oct 22, 20231 min read
PE Activity #43 - "Bounce Bounce"
A fun warm-up activity to practice accuracy and hand-eye coordination!
PE Buddy
Oct 15, 20231 min read
PE Activity #42 - "Bombardment"
A fun warm-up activity perfect for any racquet sports or games involving the upper body!
PE Buddy
Oct 8, 20231 min read
PE Activity #41 - "Sync or Swim"
A fun team-building warm-up activity that is also extremely fun!
PE Buddy
Oct 1, 20231 min read
PE Activity #40 - "Tap Tag"
Tap tag is a fantastic warm-up activity that emphasises movement, teamwork and communication!
PE Buddy
Sep 26, 20231 min read
PE Activity #39 - "D.O.N.K.E.Y"
D.O.N.K.E.Y is a fun soccer-based activity that tests players' touch and composure.
PE Buddy
Sep 17, 20231 min read
PE Activity #38 - "Knockout"
Knockout is an awesome activity to test basketball free-throw accuracy in a fun way!
PE Buddy
Sep 10, 20231 min read
PE Activity #37 - "Tall Towers"
A fun team-building warm-up activity that can be used for any sports with sticks, bats or paddles
PE Buddy
Sep 3, 20231 min read
PE Activity #36 - "Pepper"
Pepper is a volleyball drill that can be played with two or more players. It is a great way to work on ball control and coordination.
PE Buddy
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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