The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book: Fun & Easy-To-Use Games & Activities to Help You Teach Your Children Fitness, Movement & Sport S

by Guy Bailey

This unique collection of partner and small group games (requiring only two-four participants) is perfect for teaching and developing physical education skills in the home setting. These learning activities do not require a gymnasium, expensive equipment, or a large playing area--in fact, most can be played in a backyard-size setting or smaller.Written by an experienced physical educator, this user-friendly resource is packed with only small-sided...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966972740
• ISBN13: 9780966972740
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Educators Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

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! A relief to me, as I'm always scrambling to "fit in" P.E.! I got a good workout, too. Another great benefit is that my son in particular bonds with me (his mom/teacher/boss) if I'm playing an active game with him. I find that a good physical game like the ones presented so clearly in this book, really help the rest of the day go more smoothly. Thanks, Guy Bailey! Highly recommended!

Not perfect, but very close

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.

This is a delightful, easy to read book...

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.

By a physical education instructor and sports coach

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.