A few years ago, I had a student in a gait trainer who loved PE but couldn’t fully participate in tag games. She needed her hands to support herself, making it difficult for her to join in the fun like her peers. A simple fix — a pool noodle attached to the back of her gait trainer — changed everything. She lit up with joy, confidently tagging others, fully engaged in the game. When I asked if she felt included, her answer was a resounding “Yes!” Creating an inclusive PE class doesn...
