Funn Stuff [Paperback]

Karl Rohnke (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub Co (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787223166
• ISBN-13: 978-0787223168
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,921,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1960, with subsequent academic time spent at Cal State Long Beach and Humboldt State. Bolstered by a degree in biology and graduate work in education, I impulsively signed on as a ordinary seaman/wiper in the Merchant Marine (banana boat out of Baltimore), followed by an illogical segue as an oil field roustabout(ARCO, Long Beach, CA), culminating with two interesting years as a drafted medical tech in the U.S. Army. Upon discharge I took advantage of my biology, medical and education background by accepting a position as an outdoor education teacher in Southern Cal . . .finally, something occupationally concurrent with my training.

Since that time (mid-60's), I've been an eager "player" in the field of experiential/adventure education. I served as a watch officer at Hurricane Island Outward Bound in 1967, and chief instructor at the North Carolina Outward Bound School until 1971. I left Outward Bound to become one of the founders of the Project Adventure program in Hamilton, MA and worked there continuously until 1996. I spent the following six years working with the folks at the High 5 Adventure Learning Center in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Credit Karl with having authored 15 books that relate to the field of adventure education including Cowstails & Cobras, Silver Bullets 1 & 2, QuickSilver, and Funn 'n Games.

I'm quasi-retired but still travel worldwide presenting clinics concerning the use of games and initiative problems as related to various pedagogic applications. I live with my wife, Gloree, in Galena, Illinois.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have especially for outdoor facilitators, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fun Stuff (Paperback)

Unlike those boring wordy Game Books, the games described in FUNN Stuff are simple to understand and just plain fun to play. Drawings for some of the write-ups help to further explain how the games can be conducted. An excellent game book for all trainers. by Allan Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Rohnke Rates With Another 5 Star Publication, September 12, 2002

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john zody (Ellis, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun Stuff (Paperback)

Karl has updated and introduces the reader to classical and more recent initiatives and games. Of interest is the inclusion of information for the "novice" on how to take the game into a learning experience (see opinions/tips). A FUNN time for all.

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is not a good source for an educational setting, October 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Funn Stuff (Paperback)

As a school counselor (and previous teacher for 10 years), I ordered this book to use as a source for ideas of ways to get students involved with me and interactive with each other when I go into the classrooms. The activities in this book require lots of space (outside or in a gym for most) and require major setup capabilities. This book might be good for weekend youth group meetings, a p.e. teacher, etc., but I definitely would not recommend it for use in an educational classroom environment.