How to Pass a Basketball- Kindergarten Style

Diane B. here.... although Lauren T. wrote the article we'll be highlight, I couldn't help but write about it. Firstly, I love basketball, and so do my kids. Although I play well enough, I was struggling converting my head-knowledge of the game into words on how explain the concept to the kiddos. No more, thanks to Lauren's ARTICLE HERE. She gives step-by-step instructions on how to explain the skills simple enough for a caveman... or kindergartner to play well. (One of the secrets is to use a basketball appropriately sized for the kids. GREAT tip that I just didn't think of, I thought a bigger ball would be easier to handle, but it turns out the ball is too big — and heavy — for the lightweights.

Gym Game Ideas

If the gym class for your elementary schoolers has become dull and lifeless, spice things up with a few new game ideas listed in THIS article written by our very own egghead.

Or check out THIS book for a plethora of PE games and activities sure to get your students up and moving!

Basketball Games

If basketball isn't quite fun enough for the group of kids in PE your class, or if you want to help them hone their skills, introduce new and exciting basketball games in gym. Follow THIS link for 4 games- Around the World, Red/Green Light Tag, Netball, and Horse- appropriate for upper elementary through middle school.

You can also check out this book from Giorgia Gandolfi for drills to teach your basketball students.

VBS Rainforest Themes

So your church's Vacation Bible School has decided upon a rainforest theme, but you'r not sure what to do.... look no further.

Check out THIS article for rainforest themed ideas- from how to decorate, what to wear, games to play, and even food ideas. This egghead article has it all!

Holiday Kindergarten Games

Kindergartners enjoy playing games with a theme, so why not integrate holidays into game time? Expand games to other times of the class such as normal PE or activity time, or during your school party.

Follow THIS LINK for an article on Holiday Kindergarden Games. Or check out THIS LINK for a book on Holiday Party Ideas.

High School Filler Activities

Occasionally teachers may have some time left over after the normal lesson plan has been finished. Instead of allowing students to waste time by socializing, have some filler activities that will review and reinforce what has been taught in the class.

Our Egghead has provided a list of filler activities, including games and trivia, for high school and middle school Literature, History, Geography, Science, and Mathematics classrooms. Please follow the link below to eHow:

High School Filler Activities eHow.com