📝 Ready, Set, Teach: Effective Planning & Preparation for PE
Great lessons don’t happen by accident — they’re planned with purpose.
This OPEN course with Doug Hallberg and @auburn11 equips #physed teachers with practical, realistic strategies for:
✔️ Curriculum mapping
✔️ Lesson planning
✔️ Daily routines
✔️ Teacher reflection
✔️ Efficient prep that actually saves time
1 hour of PD endorsed by Sterling College #shapekc
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📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📣
US Games is excited to partner with @SpeedStacksInc , @OPENPhysEd , BSN SPORTS, and the WSSA for STACK UP! 2026 — the world’s largest sport stacking event! 🌍🥤
🗓 November 16–20, 2026
🎯 Goal: 800,000+ stackers worldwide
Join schools and organizations around the globe as we stack together to celebrate movement, teamwork, and fun while aiming to break another world record! 🙌
Last year, hundreds of thousands of participants helped make STACK UP! a huge success — and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger!
Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details. 👀
#STACKUP2026 #physed #peteacher
📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📣
OPEN is excited to partner with @SpeedStacksInc , @USGames , BSN SPORTS, and the WSSA for the 2026 STACK UP! — the world’s largest sport stacking event! 🌍🥤
🗓 November 16–20, 2026
🎯 Goal: 800,000+ stackers worldwide
🏫 Join schools and organizations from around the globe as we stack together to break another world record!
Last year, more than 784,000 participants from 2,400+ schools and organizations helped set a new world record for “The Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations.”
Mark your calendars now — more details coming soon! 👀#physed #peteacher
Planning for Field Day in #physed?
FRESH activities posted utilizing our partners @BucketGolf , @9Squareintheair , and @GagaballXP !
All the old favorites are still there along with certificates, student contracts, and more!
We are #teachershelpingteachers! #peteachersofinstagram
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💙
Educators give so much to their students every day — this month, we want to give back to you.
Enjoy 20% OFF all Varsity University professional development courses through May 31 with promo code MHM26. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills, refresh your teaching, or invest in yourself, now is the perfect time to learn and save.
✨ Prioritize your professional growth and personal wellness this month.
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#physed #peteacher #mentalhealth
🔥 NEW FREE RESOURCE FOR GRADES 6–8 🔥
Bring fast-paced teamwork and movement to your #physed program with the new OPEN Cageball Module! ⚽
Designed for middle school PE teachers, this FREE module includes:
✔️ Standards-based lesson plans
✔️ Academic language supports
✔️ DOK questions
✔️ Assessments & skill progressions
✔️ Teacher-ready resources
✔️ And more!
Whether you’re introducing Cageball for the first time or refreshing your current unit, OPEN has you covered. 🙌
🎉 BONUS: @usgames is running a Cageball special through May — a great time to gear up!
🔗 Learn more at ! #peteacher
Congratulations to OPEN National Trainer Derek Zachary who is the Putnam Co. TN Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year! Our Team is thrilled for you, Derek!
#physed #peteacher
SAVE THE DATE! 📆
Family PE Week will be October 5-9, 2026! Get the date on your school calendar and register now at bit.ly/famPE!
#physed #peteacher #FamiliesLovePE
🏅 This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, OPEN proudly celebrates the dedication, passion, and impact of Physical Education teachers everywhere! 💪
Thank you for moving minds and bodies, building confidence, and shaping healthier futures.
#ThankATeacher #PhysEd #OPENPhysEd #teachershelpingteachers #peteacher💙
OPEN’s Stickball (Grades 6–8) module brings a classic game to life—helping students build striking, fielding, and teamwork skills in an engaging, game-based environment.
✔️ Easy to organize
✔️ High participation
✔️ Perfect for end-of-year energy
Give your students a chance to compete, collaborate, and HAVE FUN as the year winds down! 🙌 #physed
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