Cooperation and Teamwork in PE Class

A group of young people, some holding colorful umbrellas, appear to be engaged in an activity or performance in a brightly colored indoor setting.

South

Jan 16 2026 8:00 AM

Third graders in Mr. Michael O'Donnell's physical education class spent time working on cooperation and teamwork this week at South Elementary School.

A young boy wearing a red "Sports School" t-shirt is sitting on the floor in what appears to be a gymnasium or indoor sports facility.

The image shows a group of students in a school gymnasium, with one student wearing a pink outfit and another wearing a red "South school" t-shirt, while others are visible in the background.

Three young children are playing in a gymnasium, with a red curtain backdrop and various sports equipment visible in the background.

After doing some stretching the students jumped in to a tag game called "fire and ice."

A group of children in colorful clothing are engaged in physical activity in a gymnasium, with a "Warm-up" sign visible in the background.

A person in a green shirt is jumping excitedly on a blue floor, with red curtains and other people visible in the background.

A young girl wearing a yellow "Daddy's Girl" shirt stands on a basketball court surrounded by colorful cones.

One student was given a soft red ball and another student was given a soft blue ball.

Two young children, a boy and a girl, are walking together in what appears to be a school or community center hallway. The background includes various objects and signage on the walls, suggesting an indoor setting.

A man in casual clothing is standing in front of a projection screen displaying the text "COOPERATION/TEAMWORK" while a group of people, including children, are seated in the foreground.

The class ran around they gym trying to avoid the student with the blue ball because if they were tagged they would be frozen in place until the student with the red ball tagged them.

The image shows a colorful parachute being held by several children in what appears to be a gymnasium or indoor play area, with various flags and banners visible in the background.

A young boy in a green shirt is sitting at a table, appearing to be engaged in some kind of activity or task.

A young girl with pigtails wearing a shirt that says "daddy's girl" stands in front of a red curtain, surrounded by large blue cushions.

Following this game of tag, the students participated in different activities using a large parachute.

The image shows a group of young children playing with a large, colorful parachute in what appears to be a classroom or indoor play area. The parachute is made up of various bright colors, including blue, green, and yellow, and the children are actively engaged in moving and lifting the parachute.

A colorful parachute is being held up by a group of people, with a "Warmup" sign visible in the background.

The image shows a group of young children sitting on a colorful, padded mat in what appears to be a gymnasium or activity room. The mat is made up of various bright colors, including red, green, and blue, and there are other props and equipment visible in the background, suggesting this is a space used for physical activities or play.

Students had fun bouncing balls around in the parachute and working together to keep the balls from bouncing off of it.

A young girl sits on a colorful mat in what appears to be a classroom or indoor play area, surrounded by various toys and equipment.

Four children are sitting on a colorful parachute in a classroom setting, with educational posters and materials visible in the background.

The image shows two children playing on the floor, surrounded by colorful parachute-like fabric that appears to be part of a playful activity or game.

The students were challenged with how many balls they could keep in the parachute at a time.

Two young individuals, a girl wearing a cream-colored sweater and a boy wearing a red t-shirt, are standing in a room with a red curtain backdrop.

Two children, a girl and a boy, are sitting on the floor in front of a colorful backdrop of blue, yellow, and green.

A young person in a purple shirt stands in front of a vibrant red backdrop, surrounded by lush green foliage.

During another game the students squatted down at the same time and then stood up all at once to keep the parachute level.

Three young girls are standing in a gymnasium-like setting, with colorful parachutes or large pieces of fabric behind them. The girls appear to be engaged in some kind of physical activity or exercise.

A group of young people, dressed in colorful and vibrant outfits, are standing together and interacting in a lively manner in front of a backdrop of bright, solid-colored walls.

The image shows a group of people engaged in what appears to be a martial arts or physical training session, with colorful mats and curtains in the background.

One of the favorite parachute games involved Mr. O'Donnell calling out a color and while the students were standing and holding the parachute up other students would run under it and switch to the other side.