In physical education, playful teaching practices are essential to relationship building and creating "connections" for successful group dynamics. Perhaps most importantly, playful teachers develop positive attitudes in their students and help students understand that learning can be fun and joyful. Playful teaching practices also greatly enhance an ability to carry out a mission of creating joyful learners who value the integrative physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual gifts that movement, experiential education, and physical activity have to offer. This article provides ways teachers can implement playful teaching practices. (Contains 1 online resource and 5 resources.)