Park and Recreation
Skillastics® Grouping Strategies
April 30th, 2012 9:23 am UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
In order to get students organized quickly to play Skillastics®, try some of these “grouping” strategies: As you call the colors of the six teams, have students go to the color that is most obvious on their shirt. Call birthday months and send each month to a spot for their team. Call out favorite fruits [...]
Just Released – A New Spin on Basketball Basics DVD
April 5th, 2012 12:02 pm UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Basketball, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
Over 100 Skill-Building Activities for Children that Create an Atmosphere of Challenge and Fun! A New Spin on Basketball Basics is an excellent resource of basketball activities that builds skills and understanding in a non-competitive environment. The activities are presented in a progressive format in which students demonstrate each activity based upon their ability-beginning, [...]
Tips for Making the Most of Your Time When Attending a Convention
March 2nd, 2012 8:33 am UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog, Uncategorized
There are many things you may want to sign up for in the exhibit hall. Put your name, school, address, phone number and e-mail address on labels prior to your arrival. Then simply peel and stick this label on whatever you may be interested in – saving you a lot of time! Visit the conference [...]
Be A Master at Feedback
January 31st, 2012 10:27 am UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Basketball, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog, Tips
I’ve been going to the YMCA to watch some really cute kids learn how to play basketball! Of course, basketball is huge in Kansas (James Naismith, the inventor of basketball was a teacher at the University of Kansas!) and there are lots of kids playing basketball this time of year. I’ve noticed several things that [...]
Changing the Culture of a School – One Activity at a Time
December 30th, 2011 12:08 pm UTC | Posted in Afterschool, Park and Recreation, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
During your next teacher work day, take a few moments and demonstrate how easy it is to get children and adults moving ANYWHERE and at ANYTIME! Share a quick team building activity using the Fitness Skillastics® laminated activity cards. It not only builds advocacy, but also prepares the possibility of using Skillastics® activities in every [...]
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