Keep all students in your physical education program moving,
learning, and on their toes--even when you're teaching very large
classes.
This ready-to-use guide is packed with 6 units, 70 games, 15
hints, and 39 special game variations for teaching even the largest
of classes.
If you are looking for fresh ways to teach children ages 4 to 11
basic fitness concepts, movement skills, and games that emphasize
creative thinking and cooperation, "No Standing Around in My Gym"
is for you. It's an incredible source of ideas and solutions to
help you - increase the time students are active in class, -
minimize discipline problems, - develop healthy attitudes that lead
to a lifetime of activity, - save valuable lesson preparation time,
and - keep students motivated and challenged.
The book provides complete descriptions, nearly 200
illustrations, and proven plans to make the units and games easy to
teach. It's the ideal resource for busy teachers with little time
in the day to think of new ideas or develop lesson plans from
scratch.
The author shares a wealth of innovative ways to motivate kids,
make classes more enjoyable, create an atmosphere for learning,
manage classes, and maximize parental involvement to improve
outcomes. Readers also will appreciate the suggestions for
communicating with parents, administrators, and the public using
brochures, web sites, videos, and newsletters.
With this collection of invigorating, fun and gym-tested
activities, you'll be able to motivate, engage, and intrigue
students in large or small classes for years to come.