SHAPE MT 2026

This session is designed to demonstrate how physical educators can incorporate concepts like connection, trust, creativity and energy into their curriculum. Additionally this session will provide participants with strategies, activities and games focused on developing teacher to student and student to peer relationships for their students. This session will also include an overview of the SEL competencies, and how they are related to the physical education standards.

Tired of traditional kickball where most students just stand around? This high-energy session introduces innovative kickball variations designed to get everyone moving! With unique rule twists, multiple balls in play, and non-stop action, these games boost engagement, teamwork, and fun. You'll leave with creative, easy-to-implement ideas that keep students active, involved, and excited for PE. Come ready to play and discover how to transform kickball into an inclusive, fast-paced experience that works for all skill levels!

There are many Traditional games of the Montana Tribal groups and this training will provide knowledge of the game Rock in Fist and the game Run and Scream.  Teachers will be able to play the games to gain confidence to teach their students.
Traditional Games provide a cultural connection for Indigenous students and a tie to Indian Education for All for all students. This helps provide a connection between school and the cultural significance of the location.
Traditional Games are rooted in character development by learning the traditional stories that embed each game. In addition, the stories and games teach citizenship and sportsmanship. Essentially developing those who play to be better community members.
Additional training will be required at another time to learn how to make other games.

Fumbalya is a football based game that involves a lot of catching, throwing, running, strategy, tactics, chasing and fleeing.  It can be played indoors or outdoors.  It can be played with 5-12 people per team.  With 2 to 4 teams on 1 big court or 2 smaller courts.  Equipment requirements are 2 to 4 footballs, pinnies, and cones to mark goals.  The presentation would involve a throwing, running, and catching warm up.  A rules of the game walk-through.  And game play.  Fumbalya can be adapted to any court or field size.  Essentially there are no out of bounds.  I would prefer to present inside, but if court space is limited we can move outside.

Get ready to move, connect, and be inspired! In this session, participants will experience Let’s Make Salsa!—ten lessons that blend physical activity with meaningful social-emotional learning. Each salsa ingredient represents an SEL concept, creating a fun and memorable metaphor students can easily relate to. You’ll actively engage in lessons tied to each ingredient, exploring strategies that build student grit, goal setting, and dignity. Active lessons will conclude with reflective journal practices and final project. Discover how one school uses this creative approach to bring SEL to life, fostering positive relationships and student engagement. Leave with fresh ideas, ready-to-use activities, and a recipe for making SEL as irresistible as salsa!

You may know the traditional game, but what about all the "extra" games??  Come learn a few of the extra games!