The toughest stretch of the school year?
That 3-week window after Thanksgiving break.
You’re close to winter break.
Kids are hyped.
Energy is up.
Focus is… not always there.
One elementary PE teacher in Florida shared what worked for her: BoardGains.
Her usual plan: “12 Days of Fitness”
She normally runs a fitness unit during this stretch.
This year, she kept the same structure…
but used BoardGains to make the workouts feel like a game.
The simple 3-week setup she used
Week 1: Cardio
- Teach cardio basics + cardio health
- Practice cardio movements
- Add the BoardGains cardio exercises once students know them
Week 2: Strength
- Teach strength training + benefits
- Practice basic strength movements
- Teach the BoardGains strength exercises
Week 3: Combine both
Now students already know the moves.
So instead of “explaining everything again,” she just set up the game and played.
What she noticed right away
- Kids stayed engaged
- Everyone was exercising
- It felt like a fun competition
- Students asked to play again after break
- One student even asked where she got the game
Her words: she “really recommends this to all PE teachers.”
Why BoardGains works in PE
BoardGains gives you:
- Structure (the board controls the flow)
- Movement (no waiting around)
- Engagement (it feels like play)
- Easy setup (especially once students know the exercises)
Next step
Want to see how it looks in a real PE setting?
