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Get ready to unlock the secrets of the Jigsaw Classroom method and revolutionize your teaching approach! On this episode I uncover how this cooperative learning strategy can transform your classroom into a hub of engagement and interaction. Inspired by Kagan Learning and enriched by my experience with Dr. Ash Casey at the 2015 PE Institute, we discuss turning collaborative learning into a dynamic tag game even when the clock is against you. Discover my practical setup involving color-coded cards and stickers, and explore my ideas for refining this innovative approach to make every student an essential piece of the educational puzzle.

But that's not all—get ready to infuse creativity into your group activities. Whether it's having students reconstruct sentences with code words or organizing themselves by height or birth month, these exercises are designed to boost communication and teamwork. Add a splash of themed fun with target games and see the magic of cooperation and critical thinking unfold. This episode is your insider's guide to elevating the PE experience and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Be sure to check out my YouTube video of how I ran this unit for grades 2-5.
Take care,
Dave

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