Matthew and the Midnight Ball Game
Me and My Body
Methodology
The Moccasin Goalie
More Team Building Challenges
Movement Plus Music: Activities for Children Ages 3 to 7. 2nd ed.
Moving
Moving and Learning: The Elementary School Physical Education Experience. 3rd ed.
Moving Into the Future: National Physical Education Standards: A Guide to Content and Assessment
Moving to Inclusion: Active Living Through Physical Education
Muscles: Holding You Together
My Book of Gymnastics: Health & Movement
My First Body Book
Matthew and the Midnight Ball Game (Print-Fiction). Morgan, Allen and Martchenko, Michael. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (IRW), 1997. unp. ISBN 0-7737-5853-4 ($7.99 pbk.).
(CAN) In this hilarious story, Matthew joins his turkey friends at midnight to play a wild game of turkeyball. Readers never know what to expect as the Toronto Turkeys take on the Montreal Posties. Michael Martchenko's humourous drawings add to this wacky story.
Suggested Use: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
Me and My Body (Print-Non-Fiction). Evans, David and Williams, Claudette. (Let's Explore Science Series). Scholastic Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1992. 29 p. Order no. 8526 ($8.70 hdc.).
This easy-to-read book encourages children to learn about their bodies (size, senses, emotions, breathing, food) by posing appropriate questions and trying simple experiments. The plentiful, brightly coloured photographs are outstanding. Included are a table of contents, an index, and a guide to experiments.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Active Living
Other Use: Kindergarten; Health Education: Elementary Level
Methodology (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Sask Media (MGR), 1980. 40 min. Dup. order no. V970.
(SK) Keith Russell uses students to demonstrate teaching methods appropriate to the area of educational gymnastics.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Gymnastics; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
The Moccasin Goalie (Print-Fiction). Brownridge, William Roy. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (ORC), 1995. unp. ISBN 1-55143-054-1 ($7.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Because he has a disabled foot, Danny plays outdoor hockey in moccasins rather than skates. When an organized hockey team is planned, Danny finds that he and two other friends are excluded, until the team finds that it needs his goalie skills. Danny is thrilled to be in uniform and convinces the coach to allow his friends to suit up as well. Set in the prairies of a generation ago, this picture book illustrates the excitement and camaraderie associated with the game of hockey.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Elementary Level
More Team Building Challenges (Print-Non-Fiction). Glover, Donald R. and Midura, Daniel W. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 1995. 103 p. Order no. 8338 ($24.40 pbk.).
This is a follow-up to the popular Team Building Through Physical Challenges resource. The 37 activities described in the book encourage students to use teamwork, problem-solving, listening, and leadership skills to achieve success. Challenges are introduced at three levels: introductory, intermediate, and advanced. Diagrams help to explain the setup and equipment needed for each challenge. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Individual and Dual Activities; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Teacher Reference
Movement Plus Music: Activities for Children Ages 3 to 7. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Weikart, Phyllis S. High-Scope Press (HIGH), 1989. 39 p. ISBN 0-931114-96-9 ($10.95 pbk.).
Weikart expands upon four of her key experiences in movement in this resource. Moving with others to a common beat, following movement directions, expressing creativity in movement, and feeling and expressing beat are the activities included. Cassette tapes are available to support the ten activities. See title: Rhythmically Moving. This resource contains a table of contents. See also: Foundations in Elementary Education: Movement, and Round the Circle.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Active Living; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Teacher Reference
Moving (Print-Non-Fiction). Ganeri, Anita. (First Starts Series). Raintree Publishers Group (SBC), 1995. 32 p. ISBN 0-8114-5521-1 ($21.95 hdc.).
In a clear, concise way, this book presents information on movement as it relates to the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. The large, clearly labelled diagrams and many coloured photographs bring clarity to the text. Students will learn that exercise is necessary in order to keep their bones and muscles working properly. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Active Living; Movement
Moving and Learning: The Elementary School Physical Education Experience. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Nichols, Beverly. Mosby-Yearbook (LRDC), 1994. 705 p. Order no. 8632 ($74.75 hdc.).
This inclusive resource is aimed at teachers in the field as well as students studying elementary school physical education. The activities presented are based on four developmental levels rather than grade levels. Each developmental level includes expectations for motor, social development, cognitive, and health-related physical fitness. A strong aspect of this resource is the concept maps that identify the movement content. The activities are matched with the concepts, as well as learning process, to help teachers select appropriate activities for their classes. Charts indicate concepts related to body, space, effort, and relationships for each of the major activity areas that include games, rhythmics/dance, and gymnastics. Numerous black and white photographs and charts are interspersed throughout this resource. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Individual and Dual Activities; Movement; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Moving Into the Future: National Physical Education Standards: A Guide to Content and Assessment (Print-Non-Fiction). National Assoc. for Sport and Physical Education (TMP), 1995. 125 p. ISBN 0-1851-7338-5 ($22.00 U.S. pbk.).
The purpose of this book is to provide content standards for the physical education program in a K-12 system. A general description of seven common standards is included. This resource presents these standards at the K, 2,4,6,8,10, and 12 level. At each level the standards are expanded on with sample benchmarks, and detailed assessment examples. The appendix includes additional assessment suggestions. This American resource is clearly written with an easy-to-follow format.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Moving to Inclusion: Active Living Through Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Health Canada (LRDC), n.d. unp. Order no. 6786 ($27.65 binder).
(CAN) This introduction to inclusion of students with disabilities consists of nine manuals, each dealing with a specific area of disability. The manuals are designed to help teachers include students with disabilities in as many activities as possible through identification of concerns and their appropriate solutions. The booklets provide useful information on lesson planning. Titles of the manuals are: An Introduction, The Student With an Amputation, Skiing for the Student With a Disability, The Student With Multiple Disabilities, The Student With Cerebral Palsy, The Student With a Visual Impairment, The Student Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, The Student With an Intellectual Disability, and The Student Who Uses a Wheelchair.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Individual and Dual Activities; Personal/Social/Cultural; Movement; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Muscles: Holding You Together (Video). (Head to Toe Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1993. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9370. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9367 ($8.00 pbk.).
This video shows how muscles work and what they do in the body. It also discusses how to keep muscles healthy with proper eating and exercise. The Head to Toe Series stresses the prevention of risky health behaviours and assists young students with knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the health and life sciences areas. Supporting print is available for the series.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Active Living
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
My Book of Gymnastics: Health & Movement (Print-Non-Fiction). Durrant, Amanda. Wayland Publishers, Ltd. (NEL), 1993. 32 p. ISBN 0-7502-0676-4 ($22.50 hdc.).
In this colourful resource, young students model the basic movement patterns demonstrated in gymnastics. The progression of movements in walking, bending, stretching, turning, jumping, balancing, and skipping are shown. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Educational Gymnastics; Movement
My First Body Book (Print-Non-Fiction). Scholastic Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 32 p. Order no. 8528 ($19.30 hdc.).
This attractive, over-sized book offers information about the body and how it works. It provides numerous colour photographs and illustrations, plus three transparent pages that allow students to view the skeletal system, the circulatory system, and the nervous system. The suggested activities encourage children to learn more about their anatomy and physiology. Included are an illustrated table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Movement
Other Use: Kindergarten; Health Education: Elementary Level