Set Up Your Gym Teams Early
Make It Easier On Yourself!!

Physical education teachers set up your gym teams or squads early in the school year!

During the first few weeks of school, I really take note and observe my students during their gym class. Some of your students, who may or may not excel academically, will shine as athletes.

When I started up a gym sport, or a physical education game/activity or any other group skill, it was so much easier for me to have students already set up in teams or squads.

The 4 teams that I set up were equally divided between girls and boys, athletic ability and co-operativeness. These students played and worked together throughout the year. I rarely switched anyone, but sometimes changes are necessary for whatever reason.

When students entered the gym, after changing (if you did that), they sat in their teams, ready and eager to find out what was in store for them during the period.

I always found that having 4 set teams/squads was so much easier. I didn't waste time numbering them or having them pick teams and then getting into their teams. It also saved some hurt feelings for those students who ended up being picked last.

Having set squads is also much easier for a supply/occasional teacher. Believe me, I know, now that I get a lot of supply jobs to teach physical education.

The bottom line to all this - Divide up your gym class into set teams to make it easier on yourself and avoid wasting time and needless complication.

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