Literacy Lessons to Help Kids Get Fit and Healthy

Davis-Duerr, Jennifer, Opitz, Michael F.

ISBN 10: 0545163242 / ISBN 13: 9780545163248

Published by Scholastic, Incorporated, 2010

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Literacy Lessons to Help Kids Get Fit and Healthy
• Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545163242
• ISBN 13: 9780545163248
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.602 pounds

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Synopsis

Integrated instruction that draws together literacy (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and fitness (physical, nutritional, social, and emotional), introducing an invigorating and much-needed fitness strand into the daily classroom routine.

In this inspiring, breakthrough book, nationally respected educator and fitness expert Michael F. Opitz together with veteran teacher Jennifer Davis Duerr share their secrets for combining literacy-rich, ready-to-use lessons with easy-to-implement fitness exercises. You'll discover how to weave fitness (physical, nutritional, social, and emotional) into your existing classroom literacy rountines--guided reading, read-aloud, independent reading, readers and writers workshops-for the invigorating workout today's students urgently need. Addresses childhood obesity and accompanying health issues.Links to more than 250 children's literature selections and 75 websites on fitness and well-being.Features meaningful group and independent activities to help children understand the importance of physical fitness and well-bring. Features meaningful group and independent activities to help children understand the importance of physical fitness and overall well-being. Shows students how to take responsibility for their own fitness and well-bring through a special "Taking Action" feature.

About the Author

Michael F. Opitz, a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, is a professor of elementary education and reading at the University of Northern Colorado and the winner of its Outstanding Scholar Award in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. He works in classrooms in the U.S. and abroad planning, teaching, and evaluating demonstration lessons focused on different aspects of literacy in K–5 classrooms. He is the author of numerous books including Read Don’t Speed, Good-bye Round Robin, and Reaching Readers.

Jennifer Davis-Duerr is a doctoral candidate at the University of Northern Colorado where she applies her experience as a former elementary literacy coach and special educator to her teaching of preservice elementary and secondary teachers. Her current research interests are in the affective domain of reading and teacher preparation.