Mahwah P.E. Teacher's Remote Learning Game Featured On The Talk

MAHWAH, NJ — A Mahwah teacher and coach recently received some shine on the aptly named CBS talk show The Talk.

Jason Calhoun, a physical education teacher at George Washington Elementary School and coach for the Mahwah High School soccer and softball team, was recognized for his creativity on the show.

Calhoun told Patch he has been crafting at-home games with his son for his students that don't have much home equipment to try. He posts the videos on his social media channels, including Twitter and Instagram.

Featured on the show was a do-it-yourself Plinko game, which was an idea taken from The Price Is Right. Calhoun modified the game to incorporate three exercises.

PLINKO - Come on down you’re the next contestant on exercise Plinko! Simple way to make an exercise lesson a little more fun! Thanks to @physed_cy for the idea, he’s a great follow with a lot of original ideas on Instagram. #PriceIsRight #PEatHome #funfitness #kidgames pic.twitter.com/P43PQnLMVy
— Mr. Calhoun’s Phys Ed (@CalhounPhys) May" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/CalhounPhy... 18, 2020

The video was featured on the show's May It Forward segment, and posted on The Talk's social media channels.

Carrie Ann Inaba said the game was "a great way to engage kids," and extended a thank you to Calhoun and other physical education teachers motivating kids to keep active during remote learning.

Today’s #MayItForward story featured Mr. Calhoun, a physical education teacher who’s been using @PriceIsRight’s inspired Plinko to encourage students to have fun while exercising. Thank you Mr. Calhoun for keeping the kids in shape while in quarantine and thank you for watching pic.twitter.com/NfJkLsBWHf
— The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) May 22, 2020

Calhoun's games can be described as resourceful. In one video, he creates a number of games with nothing more than a garbage bag.

Fun with a Garbage Bag - pretty much sums it up lol. Simple and kids were sweaty and tired by the end. #PEatHome #kidgames #mahwahconnects @MahwahGW

Instagram: https://t.co/3clKH51tIg pic.twitter.com/VzolA4Is6d
— Mr. Calhoun’s Phys Ed (@CalhounPhys) May 26, 2020