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Active Playtimes: Playground Activities for Fit, Healthy and Happy Kids: Over 70 Playground Activities for Fit, Healthy and Happy Children

Active Playtimes: Playground Activities for Fit, Healthy and Happy Kids: Over 70 Playground Activities for Fit, Healthy and Happy Children

by RogerHurn (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

Active Playtimes offers over 70 practical, easy-to-follow games and activities to help teachers and school assistants introduce constructive, positive physical play to playtimes. Playtimes are often a neglected part of the school day in terms of encouraging exercise and game playing. Break times account for 90% of bullying and fighting in schools. The structured activities and comprehensive introduction will give teachers and playground supervisors the information and inspiration they need. Each activity is clearly explained and illustrated, and the introduction is a comprehensive guide to organising and managing children at playtimes. Every staff room should have a well-thumbed copy!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 08 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0713677244
ISBN 13: 9780713677249
Book Overview: Author is an expert in primary education, a former headmaster and educational consultant who has consulted for the Home Office. He is author of numerous high-profile training and school management publications. Physical activity at playtimes is a hot topic at the moment: the government has recently announced a GBP2 million funding programme to encourage children to get active at breaktime. Clearly illustrated throughout. Accessible, easy to use and full of tips, games and ideas.

Media Reviews
'Constructive playtime fun for four- to eleven-year-olds... [The book] promises to improve life for teachers, pupils and assistants alike. There are more than 70 different games with tips on organisation, motivation and health and safety for primary schools big and small.' School Sport (February 2007) 'This is a comprehensive guide to introducing constructive, positive physical play to playtimes to improve the situation for pupils, teachers and school assistants.' Education Today (June 2007)
Author Bio
Roger Hurn was a full-time teacher, deputy headteacher and headteacher from 1972 to 1996, covering the entire primary age range. From 1987 to 1988 he was the ILEA Teacher Fellow, lecturing students and practising teachers on various elements of primary education at Greenwich University. He then set up an educational software company and educational consultancy business and has acted in an advisory capacity to the Home Office and the Children's Directorate on how to promote a positive attitude in shcools.