ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 28 :

K-4.4) Demonstrate willingness to seek help for solving problems and making decisions.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (1) 28 :

1-4.4) Identify alternative solutions to a given problem.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (2) 28 :

2-4.4) Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (3) 28 :

3-4.4) Use a decision-making and problem-solving model.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 34 :

7-4.4) Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 35 :

7-4.5) Problem-solve with a small group of classmates during a variety of activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 35 :

8-4.5) Collaborate with classmates on problem-solving initiatives during large-group activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 22 :

BK-4.3) Use communication skills and strategies that promote positive team or group dynamics.

APE accommodation suggestions: verbally prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 23 :

BK-4.4) Solve problems and think critically during physical activity, both individually and in groups.

APE accommodation suggestions: verbally prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

This is a large collection of games designed to enhance and strengthen communication, cooperation, and team work. 

In addition to a description of the learning activities, there is also an informative video demonstrating how the activity is designed. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 34 :

7-4.4) Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 22 :

BK-4.3) Accept others' ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects.

APE accommodation suggestions: verbally prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

PA Pathways is a team activity focusing on how well a team learns from their successes and failures as each future move is based on what has been done in the past. Participants must cross a maze made up of squares --but there’s only one correct pathway to follow from start to finish! Multiple variations allow you to adjust the challenges for different levels and abilities.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 34 :

6-4.4) Accept differences among classmates by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Example: physical development, maturation, varying skill levels

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 41 :

6-5.4) Identify strategies for respecting self and others through activities and games.

Examples: following the rules, encouraging others, playing in the spirit of the game or activity

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 34 :

7-4.4) Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 35 :

7-4.5) Problem-solve with a small group of classmates during a variety of activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 39 :

7-5.2) Formulate positive strategies when faced with a group challenge.

Examples: offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others and providing possible solutions

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 41 :

7-5.4) Demonstrate appropriate social interaction during activities and games.

Examples: helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk, providing support to classmates

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 31 :

8-4.1) Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 39 :

8-5.2) Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 41 :

8-5.4) Exhibit self-respect when asking for help or helping others in various physical activities without prompting.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

The purpose of this activity is to work together as a team, show positive sporting behavior, and figure out solutions to the problems presented. Students will have to cross an imaginary river as a team without touching it.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 32 :

6-4.2) Identify and use appropriate strategies to self-evaluate positive behaviors.

Examples: positive self-talk, "I can" statements

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 34 :

6-4.4) Accept differences among classmates by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Example: physical development, maturation, varying skill levels

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 39 :

6-5.2) Acknowledge individual challenges in order to handle them in a positive way.

Examples: extending effort, asking for help or feedback, modifying the tasks

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 34 :

7-4.4) Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 35 :

7-4.5) Problem-solve with a small group of classmates during a variety of activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 39 :

7-5.2) Formulate positive strategies when faced with a group challenge.

Examples: offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others and providing possible solutions

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 31 :

8-4.1) Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 32 :

8-4.2) Use effective self-monitoring skills to incorporate opportunities for physical literacy.

Examples: appropriate responses, responsible attitudes, working with others to accomplish a task

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 35 :

8-4.5) Collaborate with classmates on problem-solving initiatives during large-group activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 39 :

8-5.2) Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

Toxic Waste is a standards-based cooperation game that focuses on teamwork, synchronization, and communication. It can be played in a gym or outdoors. The goal of the game is the get the Toxic Waste (a foam ball) from one end of the gym to the other, without touching the ball of the Ringette ring (students must, therefore, use skipping ropes).

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.