Recess Success!: 251 Boredom-Busting Games & Activities for the Elementary School Playground

For playground supervisors, PE teachers, classroom teachers, youth recreational professionals, and parents--here is a super collection of 251 playground games for elementary-age children. Written by an experienced physical educator, this user-friendly resource contains field-tested play activities that will eliminate student boredom during recess and create a safe, healthy, and peaceful playground setting. Inside, you'll find traditional recess favorites as well as exciting new activities that focus on maximizing student participation, cooperation, and fitness development. Each game is described in a clear, easy-to-use format, and easily adaptable for children in non-school settings such as church, camp, and recreational settings. Also includes a full chapter of indoor games for rainy days.

Guy Bailey, M.Ed., has over twenty years of experience teaching elementary physical education and coaching youth sports. In addition to this book, he has authored The Ultimate Sport Lead-Up Game Book (2000), The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book (2001), The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book (2003), and The Physical Educator's Big Book of Sport Lead-Up Games.