Classroom Gems: Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary PE

Making Primary PE fun with over 100 games, ideas and activities

Engaging with all 6 key areas of the National Curriculum, this resource provides step-by-step instructions for each activity.

An introduction provides background on how to use the activities effectively, how to combine activities in one lesson and how to adapt activities to suit different age groups.

It includes variations for the different age groups and abilities, making physical education fun and engaging for primary children of all ages.

No specialist knowledge of teaching Primary PE is necessary

Many ideas can be used as either 5-minute lesson starters or the basis for an entire lesson.

Each activity is explained with the help of icons denoting criteria such as:

• age-group suitability
• amount of time required
• equipment needed
• cross curriculum links
• educational aim of the activity.