BC PHE Lesson Plans

BC PHE Lesson Plans for Grade 3

BC Grade 3 PHE lesson plans with clear skill progressions, active games, and curriculum alignment.

Students playing team games together

Grade 3 focus areas

  • Skill refinement for throwing and catching
  • Game sense and movement strategies
  • Personal responsibility and safety
  • Goal setting and reflection

BC curricular competencies covered

Physical Literacy
Active Living
Social & Community Health
Mental Well-being

Sample activities

Real activities from our library you can use in your lessons.

Warm-up
5 min

Rock Paper Scissors Run

Partners play rock paper scissors. Winner runs to cone and back. Loser does 5 jumping jacks in place. Find new partner after 3 rounds.

Equipment

Cones

Running
Jumping
Main
20 min

Capture the Flag

Two teams, each defends their flag. Cross midline to enemy territory and you can be tagged. Tagged players go to jail. Grab enemy flag and return to your side to win.

Equipment

Cones, Beanbags

Running
Main
20 min

Four Square

Four players in quadrants, bounce ball to other squares. If ball bounces twice in your square or goes out, you rotate out. King serves, goal is to reach King square.

Equipment

Balls

Striking
Catching

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FAQ

Are these Grade 3 lesson plans BC-aligned?

Yes. Each plan aligns to BC curricular competencies and Big Ideas.

Do plans include warm-up, main, and cool-down?

Yes. Every lesson includes a complete structure with timing guidance.

Can I track curriculum coverage?

PlayLabs includes a coverage dashboard that tracks Big Ideas and competencies.

Do lessons support inclusive participation?

Yes. Plans include modification ideas for varied abilities.