Physical Education Rules and Terms word search, scramble and crossword

Physical Education Rules and Terms word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this physical education puzzle set for my 2nd and 3rd graders during our PE unit. The kids loved playing games but had no idea what words like sportsmanship, teamwork, or warm-up meant. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like physical education, PE, gym, teacher, warm up, cool down, stretch, sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, safety, equipment, ball, court, field, uniform, change, locker, whistle, and game. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the PE vocabulary finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about what good sportsmanship looks like. The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple soccer ball, whistle, and sneaker drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 2nd through 4th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers name one PE rule on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.