8 Cool Small-Sided Games for All Elementary, Middle and High School Students

Part of 2026 SHAPE America National Convention & ExpoPresented by Honeycutt, Mr. Jerry Douglas, & Honeycutt, Mr. Jerry Douglas

Wednesday 18 March 2026·10:45 am

Get ready to level up your PE program with 8 Cool Small-Sided Games designed for handball, Ultimate, football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and hockey! This interactive session will showcase creative, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate small-sided game formats that maximize participation, skill development, and fun for K-12 students. Participants will learn how to adapt each game to different grade levels, equipment, and spaces while promoting teamwork, tactical understanding, and physical literacy.

Aligned with the 2024 SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards, this session emphasizes:

Standard 1: Develops a variety of motor skills.

Standard 2: Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts.

Standard 3: Develops social skills through movement.

Standard 4: Develops personal skills, identifies personal benefits of movement, and chooses to engage in physical activity.

Come ready to play, learn, and leave with a toolkit of adaptable small-sided games that make every student feel successful, engaged, and motivated to move!

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