A series of three books, arranged by key stage (KS 1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2), to help primary teachers to encourage children to engage in daily physical activity and to keep active throughout the school day. A ten minute activity per page gives teachers easy-to-implement ideas for getting pupils moving. Each A4 page contains everything the teacher needs to carry out an activity including instructions and diagrams and information on curriculum links and extension ideas. Equipment needed is kept to a minimum and children do not need to change into PE kit to take part. Includes calming activities; energising games; exercises to improve coordination, teamwork and stamina; action rhymes and skipping games.

Written by primary teachers for primary teachers Simple to use, no complicated preparation, easy to understand activities and illustrations Schools are keen to improve on 'healthy school policy' - this will help with getting children moving Will help get energy levels up in the post lunch slump, or conversely calm down a fidgety class Each book is tailored to the key stage, to make the activities appealing and practical for each age range

About the Author
Linda Kelly and Wendy Seward are primary school teachers based in Birmingham, UK, with a special interest in physical education.

Reviews
'What better than dozens of exercises to get young kids active no matter where you are or how little time or space you may have... There are more than enough warm-up activities and co-ordination games to last a whole school year.' School Sport (February 2007)



Book Information
ISBN 9780713677294
Author Linda Kelly
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 432g
Dimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm * 8mm