Action-Packed Classrooms, K-5 by Cathie Summerford
Packed with activities, this book offers strategies for basic energizers, objectives for standards-aligned instruction, and assessment tools to energize students and boost learning.
"Gives teachers a format for convincing administrators that movement is a component of best practices” -- Stephanie Eagleton, Second-Grade Teacher
"Gives valuable information on the necessity of incorporating movement in the classroom. The activities are easy to understand and follow.” -- Debbie Jo Halcomb, Fourth-Grade Teacher
“Includes easily understood research that supports the topic, and many clear examples on how to tie in movement in the class.” -- Debbie Smith, Master Teacher
“What an exciting book! It should be the top book on every teacher’s desk.” -- Joseph Herzog, President
"Gives valuable information on the necessity of incorporating movement in the classroom. The activities are easy to understand and follow.” -- Debbie Jo Halcomb, Fourth-Grade Teacher
“Includes easily understood research that supports the topic, and many clear examples on how to tie in movement in the class.” -- Debbie Smith, Master Teacher
“What an exciting book! It should be the top book on every teacher’s desk.” -- Joseph Herzog, President
Cathie Summerford has engaged learners internationally with action, movement, and music in her dynamic keynotes and workshops. Recognized as a true trailblazer and outstanding author in her field, Summerford′s energetic, action-packed approach to teaching has livened up learning in countless classrooms globally. Along with her current book Action-Packed Classrooms, she also authored PE-4-ME: Teaching Lifelong Health and Fitness and numerous national articles and journals. As an educational consultant and president of Fit 4 Learning, Summerford has been recognized as a California Teacher of the Year, NASPE Teacher of the Year, and California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell award-winning author. Summerford′s experiences in the academic classroom and the physical education arena have provided her with ideas galore to share with others. She continually motivates teachers to make learning a meaningful and exciting experience. Summerford′s expertise in brain research and the implications that action has on learning, combined with her enthusiasm for teaching children, make her an excellent source for inspiration. She has tons of ideas at her fingertips and is ready and eager to share this knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Summerford′s rapid-fire presentations focus on involvement. They move quickly, cover a lot of ground, and actively engage the participants. As a result, teachers leave her workshops with dozens of practical ideas and with a renewed love for teaching! In addition, she has over 16 years of quality experience of teaching all levels, from preschool to college-age. Her tried-and-true activities are "kid-proof" and "adult-friendly" and always loads of fun. On top of it, she is a two-time IRONMAN triathlon finisher!
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| ISBN 13 | 9781412970914 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412970911 |
| Title | Action-Packed Classrooms, K-5 |
| Author | Cathie Summerford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2009-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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