Physical Activity and Learning After School
Synopsis
Every school day, more than 10 million children attend after-school programs in the United States. This book provides a research-based blueprint for offering students in grades 1-5 innovative programming that combines intensive physical activity and social-emotional skills development with academic enrichment in reading, mathematics, and social studies. Presented is an integrative approach that has been developed and tested in high-poverty schools. The volume includes explicit guidance for setting up a program, implementing cognitively engaging physical games and learning activities, working effectively with mixed-age groups, and monitoring outcomes. Reproducible forms and lesson plans can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
- Copyright:
- 2018 The Guilford Press
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9781462532704
- Publisher:
- Guilford Publications
- Date of Addition:
- 2017-11-14T12:54:50Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.