Celebration Games: Physical Activities for Every Month
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (783 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736059555 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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For nearly two decades, Wnek has also taught physical education to gifted children at the Gifted Resource Council Summer Camps in St. Louis Country, a country-western and swing dance show, for the past eight years. In 2003, Wnek's teaching approach earned her recognition as one of Dole's nationwide Creative 5 A Day Teacher of the Year awards. She resides in Brentwood, Missouri.. About the AuthorBarb Wnek has been a physical educator for more than 25 years, teaching 3- to 14-year-old students in both public and private school settings. She holds a master's degree along with 30 additional credit hours in physical educatio
"Gets the kids moving!" according to Lauren S.. I liked this book. I have used several of the games and activities with students in grades K-8. I would say that it is a bit ethnocentric, and does emphasize white, mainstream holidays. Since I work in a very diverse urban school district, this was a bit challenging. But as an. Susan Overstreet said Celebration Games. Celebration Games is a great way to make your PE time a lot more fun and worthwhile. Competition is low key, fun is high energy! An energetic book to have-love it. S. Overstreet
She was also selected to be an Olympic torchbearer for the 2004 Summer Olympics because of her accomplishments in motivating students to get active through fun and innovative educational experiences.Wnek is a member of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and
Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, or Kwanzaa, every occasion offers a new opportunity to build a child's knowledge of health and wellness. Ideas for family events are also included to get everyone involved.For more than 25 years, author Barb Wnek has strived to foster healthy attitudes in children. Included are 68 physical fitness activities, skills, games, and rhythm and dance activities, each based on a specific holiday or seasonal theme. Now, she brings you the same creative ideas that won her acclaim as one of Dole's Creative 5 A Day Teachers of the Year. Whether it's Valentine's Day, St. Innovative yet easy to implement, the activities use common equipment and supplies and may be adapted easily to various grade or skill levels. In addition to teaching kids important health concepts, you'll also uncover opportunities to tie in lessons on history and d