The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book

by Guy Bailey

For playground supervisors. PE teachers, classroom teachers, youth recreational leaders, and parents---here are over 170 exciting, safe, and meaningful games and activities for the playground. Written by an experienced physical educator, this delightful and easy-to-use resource will help eliminate student boredom during recess, provide physical exercise, and create a safe, healthy, and peaceful playground setting for children. A chapter on indoor classroom games is also included for rainy days.

155 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2000

Reviews

[Judy Lindow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly easy to use. I have given it to kids to pick out a game and explain it to the group. What you need to know to play (Where to play, number of players, suggested grade levels, and equipment) is easy to see before you read ‘How to play’. The pictures are helpful when they're needed.

The best part of the book is the Activity Finder – a two page spreadsheet of games in alphabetical order listed with suggested grade level, category (relay, large group, ropes, etc.), where (outside, gym, class), and page number. This makes it easy to narrow your search to just the right game : )

Lastly, if you know what type of game you want to play you can use the table of contents or if you remember the name of the game (hopscotch, elbow tag, etc.) you can find it in the index.

Suggested grade levels for in the book are K through 8th grades.