Have you ever sat down on a Sunday evening with a blank lesson plan book and wondered...
"What am I teaching this week?"
I've been there.
Early in my teaching career, I spent hours searching for activities, digging through old lesson plans, and trying to remember what I taught last year. By the time Monday arrived, I was exhausted before the week even began.
Then I made one simple change that completely transformed my planning.
Instead of planning one lesson at a time, I started planning an entire month at once.
That one habit saved me countless hours and made every week feel more organized.
Here's the simple system I still use today:
Week 1: Introduce the Skill
Teach the fundamentals with demonstrations, simple activities, and plenty of practice.
Week 2: Build Confidence
Use stations, partner work, and fun challenges to increase repetition.
Week 3: Apply the Skill
Students use what they've learned in small-sided games and cooperative activities.
Week 4: Assess and Celebrate
Finish the unit with games, skill assessments, and opportunities for students to reflect on their progress.
Because I already know where the month is headed, I spend less time planning and more time teaching.
Even better, my students benefit from lessons that build naturally from one week to the next.
Imagine Starting Every Monday Already Prepared
What if every lesson already included:
✔ Learning targets
✔ Skill progressions
✔ Equipment lists
✔ "I Can" statements
✔ National Standards alignment
✔ Assessments
✔ Printable station cards
✔ Teacher directions
That means no more scrambling for ideas the night before class.
Instead, you can focus on what matters most—helping students stay active, learn new skills, and enjoy physical education.
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If the Monthly PE Planning Checklist has been helpful, imagine having an entire year of PE lessons already planned for you.
My 40-Week Elementary PE Curriculum includes everything you need to teach with confidence from the first day of school to the last.
Inside you'll find:
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Complete lesson plans
- Year-long scope and sequence
- Standards alignment
- Assessments
- Equipment checklists
- Student station cards
- Low-prep activities
- Teacher directions
- Bonus planning resources
It's the resource I wish I had when I first started teaching—and it's designed to help you spend less time planning and more time making a difference in your students' lives.
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Thank you for everything you do to help students build healthy habits, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.
Happy teaching!
Sharon
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