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No Standing Around in My Gym: Lesson plans, games, and teaching tips for elementary physical education

No Standing Around in My Gym: Lesson plans, games, and teaching tips for elementary physical educationAuthor: J.D. Hughes
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 65779

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 168
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.3

ISBN: 0736041796
Dewey Decimal Number: 372.86
EAN: 9780736041799
ASIN: 0736041796

Publication Date: October 1, 2002
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Product Description
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.


Customer Reviews:
5 out of 5 stars good games   November 8, 2008
Gregory Wolff (Warren, MI)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This book gives great games for use both in and out of the gym. Student waiting is kept at a minimum with the ideas in this book. The book is laid out very logically and diagrams are VERY clear. Many of the games are great as lead up activities for team sports. Great for upper elementary (grades 3-6).


5 out of 5 stars Great book for teachers and coaches!!!!   June 9, 2008
Lindsey Shaffer (Burr Ridge, IL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great book for teachers starting off or looking for new ideas. It provides good written examples and pictures, along with providing guidance and student goals as well.


5 out of 5 stars Great innovative ideas!   November 6, 2004
C. Schival (Alpharetta, GA)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful

This book will get your class up and moving. Mr. Hughes has such innovative ideas. This will certainly be a great addition to your teaching library!


4 out of 5 stars Great Book   August 25, 2009
Patrick W. Whitney (Kansas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This a great resource for PE teachers. I teack K-6 and have used many of these games!!!

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