This user-friendly resource is a unique collection of family size games for teaching children physical education in the home setting.
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" We highly recommend this book for parents who want to get their children enthusiastic about fitness..." -- Homeschoolwiththeweb.com, March 2003
"...the best resource I have seen to help homeschoolers meet P.E. requirements without expensive equipment or large playing areas." -- About.com (Homeschooling Guide), Jan. 2003
"...this is a guide that P.E. teachers, daycare instructors, camp counselors, scout leaders, and parents alike shouldn't be without." -- Fearless Reviews, February 2003
"Here is a great homeschool resource...I give The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book a thumbs up..." -- HomeSchoolMom.com Newsletter, February 8, 2003
"I highly recommend this book because it's easy to use, has clear explanations, and covers a much needed in homeschooling." -- Family Times, May 2003
"If you have been among those frustrated for lack of physical education ideas, this book will thrill you..." -- Practical Homeschooling, Feb. 2003
"The author, a highly experienced physical education teacher, has put together a delightful resource for homeschooling families." -- Heartland Reviews, January 2003
"...the best resource I have seen to help homeschoolers meet P.E. requirements without expensive equipment or large playing areas." -- About.com (Homeschooling Guide), Jan. 2003
"...this is a guide that P.E. teachers, daycare instructors, camp counselors, scout leaders, and parents alike shouldn't be without." -- Fearless Reviews, February 2003
"Here is a great homeschool resource...I give The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book a thumbs up..." -- HomeSchoolMom.com Newsletter, February 8, 2003
"I highly recommend this book because it's easy to use, has clear explanations, and covers a much needed in homeschooling." -- Family Times, May 2003
"If you have been among those frustrated for lack of physical education ideas, this book will thrill you..." -- Practical Homeschooling, Feb. 2003
"The author, a highly experienced physical education teacher, has put together a delightful resource for homeschooling families." -- Heartland Reviews, January 2003
About the Author
Guy Bailey, M.Ed., has over twenty years of experience teaching elementary physical education, coaching youth sports, and developing physical education programs for the home educator. In addition to this book, he has also authored "The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book" and "The Ultimate Sport Lead-Up Game Book."
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82 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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written for homeschooling families looking to supplement their PE programs with a wider range of activities that can be used to teach children fitness, movement and sports skills.
The author, Guy Bailey, wrote The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book after sensing such a need in homeschooling parents for activities. He has worked in Physical Education for over 22 years and desires to see children equipped "with a love of movement and the basic skills necessary to participate in an active lifestyle now and as adults."
Homeschooling parents are faced with a few specific problems when it comes to Physical Education. One is varying ages and levels of their children. Other problems facing homeschooling parents are small class sizes, a backyard vs gymnasium setting, and the lack of expensive equipment. Guy Bailey listened to homeschooling parents and came up with solutions.
The activities listed in the book need only 2-4 children and require inexpensive equipment, much of which is probably already in your home. All are easily played in your backyard and some are even suited perfectly for indoor play during winter months. Through this book he proved that quality PE games can be played with fewer children in smaller areas.
In the beginning of the book are tips for successfully using the games in a PE curriculum. The games are divided into 10 sections by the equipment used: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Raquet and Net, Recreational Sports, Playground Games, More PE Games with a Homeschool Twist, Fitness Building, Rope Jumping Activities. This allows the homeschooling parent to make use of equipment they already have on hand. Sections are followed by a glossary of terms familiar to that sport. Each game has quick listings for Purpose, Number of Players, Age Levels, Equipment, and Instructions. The games themselves are easily explained and illustrated by simple drawings. In the back of the book are Appendices that include tips for parents, National Standards in PE and where to find more information and resources.
I highly recommend the book for parents who want to get their children enthusiastic about fitness or need more excitement in their PE programs.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book by physical education instructor and sports coach Guy Bailey is a very highly recommended guide for homeschooling parents which is filled from cover to cover with games and activities designed to teach children fitness, sports skills, and the joy of exercise. From simplified versions of traditional favorites such as basketball, football, soccer, and softball, to variants of tag, rope jumping, and playground games such as kickball, The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book is an invaluable and "user friendly" resource which is dearly needed in a world overly saturated with television and other passive entertainments.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By E. Steele
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I am homeschooling my 14 yr old son and needed some structure for a Physical Education program. I was hoping this book would provide me with that structure. It's not exactly what I was hoping for (a fill in the blank type of map), but it has given our P.E. program some depth. What I think it does best is acknowledge that homeschool groups can be small. There are games and sports designed for as few as two players. With this one book, I will be able to keep my son (and me) active. I will have to add other resources (rules for regulation play on team sports), but this book is a good resource for the homeschooling family.
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perfect for homeschool families
this is a great book for homeschoolers who need to learn all these games but who may not have enough to filed a team every day. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ladypuddleduck
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great book!
This book has loads of terrific game ideas for small groups. Plus it was organized in a very easy-to-use format. Read more
Published 7 months ago by meenajo
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Good Homeschooling Phys Ed Book
I was homeschooling only one child, so we could not do many of the exercises and games in this book, but I would recommend this if you have more than one child you are... Read more
Published 17 months ago by 'Net Shopper
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Just What We Needed
I just began homeschooling my 11 and 7 year old and wanted something to help with some fun PE games. This is just what I was looking for. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D Clark
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Just what our homeschool needed
Our homeschool was moving right along, but we are several years in and I still didn't have the phys ed component working. Read more
Published on June 23, 2010 by Annilita
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Great for a homeschooling family!
My 9 and 7-year-olds really enjoy the games presented in this book! We tried out "triple action kickball" last week, and they begged to play it again the next day! Read more
Published on November 21, 2009 by Drew
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