Physical Education & Outdoor Play

Outdoor play can take many shapes. It could be a game played with friends or a single person with a piece of physical education equipment. There is a broad spectrum when it comes to outdoor play and Staples has you covered with everything you'll need. We have everything from sports equipment to motor skills development and playground equipment so you are bound to find what you are looking for.

Classic outdoor games

Typically when outdoor play is mentioned, you think of sports equipment or physical education equipment like soccer balls and hurdles, and for older grades such as middle or high school this is what you will find. There is more of a focus on physical education when it comes to outdoor play, and using traditional sports and sports equipment to tap into different learning styles is a great way to encourage students. 

Growing imagination

Your younger students tend to have more imagination based outdoor play or physical education equipment because it is important to begin and build hand eye coordination and social skills. Outdoor play for younger students sometimes takes place on the playground and staples can playground equipment to add to the fun. Shop our selection of playground equipment for tents to set up with your students or sand castle molds to the sandbox to enhance outdoor play time.

Building coordination and having fun

Some physical education equipment we offer is made for motor skills development. These tools can be used to manipulate your surroundings in fun and interesting ways. You can use nets to pick things up and carry them around or GONGE river stones and Build N' Balance set. We also have classics like wiffle ball sets and plastic bowling pins.