Physical Education:  Grades K - 12
The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book
Author:  Guy Bailey
Publisher:  Educator's Press
For more information or to order:  www.educatorspress.com

The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book is 190 pages of movement activities and games designed for children ages 6-17 that can be played in a backyard setting (assuming you have a nice size, flat lawn) or park.

The author, Guy Bailey, has an extensive background in physical education and has authored two other books pertaining to this subject. He uses his knowledge of the traditionally larger-formatted sports and games to break down these activities into smaller group settings that are more favorable to homeschoolers. He is able to do this successfully without sacrificing the basic skills required for the sport or activity, while at the same time keeping the participants interested in the game due to the smaller size of the group. Most activities are for 2-4 players which means not having long waits between participant's turns. They can also easily be adapted to accommodate any number of children and variety of ages.

The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book is chaptered by the major sports groups:  football, soccer, basketball, softball, racquetball and net games, and then followed by four more chapters offering lots of other recreational games/movement type activities. Each chapter has sport specific skills (try saying that fast three times) and activities. Also, the beginning of the chapter has a glossary of terms used in each sport. Each activity is then broken down with skills taught, equipment needed, number of players, suggested age level and description of play. While illustrations may be somewhat generic, they are still informative as to how to play the game.

I had a hard time keeping my hands on this book as I have older boys that also "reviewed" this book. Several of these games and activities were "put to the test" in a summer gymnastics camp.

Overall, I would not only consider The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book an excellent resource for a homeschool family with multiple children or a homeschool P.E. co-op, but also not limited to the homeschool environment. It could also be used with youth groups, family outings, day cares and parties.

Making the Grade:  A
Cost:  $19.95
Value for Your Homeschool Dollar:  8
Review provided by Suzanne Ambrioso, homeschool mom of 5