Active lesson resources
The Chief Medical Officers guidelines recommend that children and young people engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, of which 30 minutes should be in school.
Highlighted below are some resources to assist schools with planning and implementing physical activity into their day-to-day lessons.
Premier League Primary Stars
Free PE, PSHE, Maths and English lesson plans and resources. Created to make lessons activity-led and themed around sport and football. PE resources cover fundamental movement skills, games and athletics lessons.
Chance to Shine
Free resources to support schools to use the sport of cricket as a tool in achieving existing priorities for the children in your class. There are lesson plans and resources that focus on National Curriculum outcomes.
Activate Your Class
Looking for ideas for PAL activities? Here you can find several simple activities with clear instructions. Some of the activities are for specific subjects, while others can be applied in different subjects.
BBC Super Movers
Free, fun videos to inspire children to be more active throughout their day and learn while they move. Videos are targeted at different age groups and include famous faces from the worlds of football and children’s television. Themes include maths, English and PSHE.
Stormbreak
A Free online platform that supports pupils to develop their mental health through movement. The platform includes follow-along videos that develop: self-care, hope, self-worth and resilience. Schools can track participation and collect awards. Stormbreak also offer whole-school CPD.
Go Noodle
A vast variety of short, fun videos to get pupils moving more in classrooms. Videos range from maths and English to mindfulness and stretching. Perfect for a quick active burst.
Cosmic Kids
An online website offering videos and resources to help deliver yoga, mindfulness and relaxation sessions. The resources, including free videos, can be used as part of PE lessons or within a classroom setting.
The Daily Mile
The Daily Mile is a fully-inclusive, free and simple initiative which improves the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children. There is no extra workload for teachers.
