CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T.

Jen Tiemann

Welcome to CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T.—the podcast that's on a mission to Make School Fun Again! Every week, elementary PE teacher, author, blogger, and content creator Jen Tiemann shares crazy fun PE games, gym management tips, classroom and student behavior strategies, lesson ideas, and practical teaching advice to help you save time, engage every student, and make your gym the happiest place in school. Whether you're a brand-new PE teacher or a seasoned veteran, you'll discover creative K-5 physical education games, cooperative activities, fitness challenges, seasonal lessons, classroom management ideas, equipment hacks, assessment tips, and simple strategies that make planning easier and teaching more enjoyable. Every episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into action right away—so you can spend less time planning and more time inspiring kids to love movement. You'll also hear honest conversations about teaching, motivation, building positive relationships with students, creating an inclusive learning environment, and bringing more joy, laughter, and excitement into every PE class. If you're passionate about helping kids build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy habits, and a lifelong love of physical activity, you're in the right place. So grab your whistle, lace up your sneakers, and join thousands of elementary PE teachers who believe school should be a place where kids can't wait to learn, move, laugh, and play. Together, let's Make School Fun Again! #MakeSchoolFunAgain

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Kindergarten PE Survival Guide: 8 Things That Actually Work AWESOME!

    Teaching kindergarten PE can be equal parts AWESOME, adorable, hilarious…and just a little bit chaotic! 😂 In Episode #7 of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I’m sharing my Kindergarten PE Survival Guide with 8 tried-and-true tips that actually work AWESOME—from visual schedules and PE stations to music, positive behavior strategies and more. Whether you’re a brand-new elementary PE teacher or a seasoned pro looking for fresh kindergarten PE ideas, these simple strategies will help you create a smoother, happier, and CRAZY FUN gym your littlest learners will absolutely LOVE! 🎙️PODCAST RESOURCE LINKS✅ FULL BLOG POST - How to Easily Survive Kindergarten PE ✅ FITNESS STAR Blog Post ✅ 40 Awesome Elementary PE Station Ideas ✅ Mrs. T's 3 Hour Field Day/PE Class Playlist 🎁 FREE GIFT FOR YOU - 60 K-2 PE GAMES PLANNING GUIDE ⭐ MORE FROM MRS.T⭐ 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK🪨! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 📦 PE "ALWAYS GROWING" GAMES & RESOURCE BUNDLE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I send one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn #pewithmrst

  2. Aug 24

    10 Gym Management Tricks I Wish I Knew My First Year Teaching PE

    Struggling with classroom management in your elementary PE classes—or just looking for a few tricks to make your gym run more smoothly? In this episode of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I’m sharing 10 practical gym management tips I wish I had known my very first year teaching PE, from simple routines and attention signals to student motivation, Choice Time, and building stronger teacher-student relationships. These easy-to-use PE classroom management strategies will help you spend less time managing behavior and more time getting your students moving, learning, laughing, and having FUN! 🎙️PODCAST RESOURCE LINKS✅ PolySpot Warm-Up Tutorial Video ✅ FITNESS STAR Blog Post ✅ 99 PE CALMING CORNER IDEAS Blog Post ✅ FULL BLOG POST - 10 Genius PE Classroom Management Tricks ⭐ MORE FROM MRS.T⭐ 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK🪨! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 📦 PE "ALWAYS GROWING" GAMES & RESOURCE BUNDLE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I send one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn #pewithmrst

  3. Aug 17

    September PE Plan: The 6 Skills That Set the Tone for Your Entire School Year

    September PE Plan: The 6 Skills That Set the Tone for Your Entire School Year! Wondering what to teach during the first month of elementary PE? In this episode of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., elementary PE teacher Jen Tiemann shares the 6 essential PE skills she teaches every September to build a fun, safe, and successful school year. You'll discover practical ideas for teaching gym rules and routines, personal space, locomotor skills, balance, teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship, plus favorite PE games, read-aloud books, and classroom management tips that help students build confidence from day one. 🎙️PODCAST RESOURCE LINKS ✅ COMPLETE BLOG POST - SEPTEMBER PE PLAN - This post contains links to EVERYTHING mentioned in this episode. ✅ SEPTEMBER PE LESSON PLAN BUNDLE ⭐ MORE FROM MRS.T⭐ 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK🪨! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 📦 PE "ALWAYS GROWING" GAMES & RESOURCE BUNDLE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I send one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn #pewithmrst

  4. Aug 10

    50 Minute Elementary PE Class Schedule that TOTALLY ROCKS!

    50 Minute Elementary PE Class Schedule that TOTALLY ROCKS! Want to make every minute of your elementary PE class count? In this episode of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., elementary PE teacher Jen Tiemann shares her proven 50-minute K-5 PE class schedule that keeps students moving, learning, laughing, and engaged from the first whistle to the last high five. You'll discover practical gym management tips, daily routines, classroom management strategies, student motivation ideas, and how to download your FREE PE Class Schedule Template to help you create organized, fun, and successful physical education lessons all year long! 🎙️🔗 PODCAST RESOURCE LINKS 🎙️🔗 ✅ FREE 50 MINUTE PE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE ✅ DETAILED 50 MINUTE PE SCHEDULE BLOG POST ⭐ MORE FROM MRS.T⭐ 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK🪨! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 📦 PE "ALWAYS GROWING" GAMES & RESOURCE BUNDLE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I send one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn #pewithmrst

  5. Aug 3

    Why LIGHTNING TAG is Simply the Best PE Game Ever!

    Why LIGHTNING TAG is Simply the Best PE Game Ever! Looking for a fun, no-prep PE game that your students will beg to play again and again? In this episode of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., elementary PE teacher Jen Tiemann shares why Lightning Tag is her all-time favorite no-equipment PE game and why it's Game #1 in her book, 59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK! You'll learn how to play, why it works for K-12 physical education, simple teaching tips, game variations, and how to grab your FREE printable Lightning Tag lesson plan to bring the excitement to your gym tomorrow! 🎙️ PODCAST RESOURCE LINKS 🔗✅ FREE LIGHTNING TAG LESSON PLAN ✅ DETAILED LIGHTNING TAG BLOG POST ⭐ MORE FROM MRS.T 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK🪨! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 📦 PE "ALWAYS GROWING" GAMES & RESOURCE BUNDLE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I send one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn #pewithmrst

  6. Jul 27

    7 Steps to a Perfect PE First Day Back to School (+ FREE Lesson Plan)

    7 Steps to a Perfect PE First Day Back to School (+ FREE Lesson Plan) Want to start the school year with your best PE class ever? In this episode of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., elementary PE teacher Jen Tiemann (Mrs. T.) shares her proven 7-step first day PE lesson plan that helps create a fun, organized, and successful start to the school year. You'll discover simple gym management routines, classroom management tips, engaging icebreaker activities, an easy no-equipment PE game, and learn how to grab your FREE printable First Day PE Lesson Plan to make your first day of physical education a huge success! 🎙️ Episode Resources✅ FREE FIRST DAY OF PE LESSON PLAN ✅ FREE "Back to School" Summer Action Bingo PE Ice Breaker ✅ FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (10 Piece) PE BUNDLE ✅ DETAILED FIRST DAY OF PE BLOG POST ⭐ MORE FROM MRS.T 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I send one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn #pewithmrst

  7. Jul 20

    Welcome to CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T. (Why I Believe it’s Time to Make School Fun Again)

    Welcome to the very first episode of CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T! In this kickoff episode, elementary PE teacher, author, and blogger Jen Tiemann (Mrs. T.) shares the heart behind her mission to Make School Fun Again and why she believes physical education is the perfect place to inspire laughter, movement, confidence, and lifelong memories. Whether you're a brand-new or veteran PE teacher, you'll discover the vision behind the podcast and what's in store as we explore fun PE games, gym management tips, student behavior strategies, and practical ideas you can use in your gym right away. 🎙️ Episode Resources 📚 Get My Best-Selling Book -59 CRAZY FUN Elementary PE Games that ROCK! 59 unique, low-prep PE games that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. ➡️ GRAB MY BOOK RIGHT HERE 🍎Visit My Website - Love 2 Teach and Learn - Free PE games, lesson plans, printables, classroom management ideas, blog posts, and teacher resources. ➡️ CHECK MY WEBSITE OUT RIGHT HERE 🛍️Visit My TPT Store - Love2teachandlearn - Looking for ready-to-use PE lesson plans and activities? ➡️ SHOP MY TPT STORE RIGHT HERE 🔗LET'S CONNECT🔗 FACEBOOK - Love 2 Teach and Learn PINTEREST - Love 2 Teach and Learn TIKTOK - pewithmrst YOUTUBE - love2teachandlearn INSTAGRAM - love2.teachandlearn JUMP ON MY EMAIL LIST - I sent one email newsletter on the 5th of every month - that's it, but I fill it with lots of FREE PE goodies. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? If you're loving CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T., I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with another PE teacher. Your support helps more educators discover the podcast and join the mission to... Make School Fun Again! #makeschoolfunagain #love2teachandlearn

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Welcome to CRAZY FUN PE with Mrs. T.—the podcast that's on a mission to Make School Fun Again! Every week, elementary PE teacher, author, blogger, and content creator Jen Tiemann shares crazy fun PE games, gym management tips, classroom and student behavior strategies, lesson ideas, and practical teaching advice to help you save time, engage every student, and make your gym the happiest place in school. Whether you're a brand-new PE teacher or a seasoned veteran, you'll discover creative K-5 physical education games, cooperative activities, fitness challenges, seasonal lessons, classroom management ideas, equipment hacks, assessment tips, and simple strategies that make planning easier and teaching more enjoyable. Every episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into action right away—so you can spend less time planning and more time inspiring kids to love movement. You'll also hear honest conversations about teaching, motivation, building positive relationships with students, creating an inclusive learning environment, and bringing more joy, laughter, and excitement into every PE class. If you're passionate about helping kids build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy habits, and a lifelong love of physical activity, you're in the right place. So grab your whistle, lace up your sneakers, and join thousands of elementary PE teachers who believe school should be a place where kids can't wait to learn, move, laugh, and play. Together, let's Make School Fun Again! #MakeSchoolFunAgain