The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book [Paperback]

Guy Bailey (Author), Cynthia Wilson (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"These are recipes for instant recess success...an excellent resource which every elementary teacher should never be without." -- Fearless Reviews - October, 2000

"an indispensable and very welcome addition to any school, summer camp, or family activities reference shelf." -- Midwest Book Review, October 2000

"completely lives up to its title...these games will reduce student boredom at recess and help eliminate playground behavioral problems." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, October 2000

About the Author

Guy Bailey, MEd., has over twenty years of experience teaching K-8 grade physical education. He is frequently requested to present his unique collection of sport and playground games to educational professionals at conferences around the country. In addition to this book, Mr. Bailey has also authored The Ultimate Sport Lead-Up Game Book, which is widely considered the most complete and comprehensive resource on the subject of sport lead-up games.

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Educators Pr (August 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966972724
• ISBN-13: 978-0966972726
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reduce student boredom at recess, February 24, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book (Paperback)

The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book completely lives up to its title and offers classroom teachers, physical education instructors, playground supervisors, youth recreational leaders, and parents more than 170 fun-packed games, sports, and activities for recess and recreational time on the school yard playground, the community park, or the family back yard. Some of these games and sports learned in a school setting or a summer recreation program can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Some of these games will help to reduce student boredom at recess and thereby eliminate a major source of playground behavioral problems. Each game is fully described in a clear, concise, "user friendly" text which is enhanced with more than 150 illustrations to help visualize game directions and setup. An exceptionally useful "Activity Finder" chart makes it simple and quick to find games to meet the needs of the adult supervisors and the children. The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book is an indispensable and very welcome addition to any school, summer camp, or family activities reference shelf.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Resource, December 11, 2000

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Mrs. Apodaca, PE teacher (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book (Paperback)

Guy Bailey has put together an extremely helpful resource that has a wide variety of games that are simple, yet fun. I found it to be organized and easy to understand. Most importantly, my students are having a great time participating in the games used! I highly recommend this book to anyone needing fun and creative ideas to enhance their curriculum. Its great!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, March 20, 2006

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Lauren M. "Lauren M." (Hamilton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book (Paperback)

This book is very organized and gives you specific times for each activity. Highly recommended!!