- Article: "Solo Sports"
This article introduces kids to a variety of "solo sports" that offer alternatives to traditional competitive athletics.
- IML Journal Page: "Solo Sports"
These pages, designed for easy printing, encourage children to express themselves on the topic and can complement home or classroom discussion.
Lesson Plans:
These lessons, created by educators, are designed to help teachers integrate the It's My Life Web site, and its treatment of this topic, into the classroom.
Quick Discussion Guide:
Questions and suggestions for discussing this topic with your child.
Related Resources:
On The Web
VERBparents
www.verbparents.com
The VERB campaign, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aims to help tweens discover the excitement of being active, exploring new interests, and living a healthy lifestyle. Includes printable activities and other resources for caregivers.
Books
Kids With Zip: A Practical Resource for Promoting Active Children Ages 3-12
by Joanne Landy, Keith R. Burridge
Hiking With Kids (FalconGuide)
by Robin Tawney, Robin Tawny
Parents' Guide to Martial Arts
by Debra M. Fritsch, Ruth M. Hunter, Ruth S. Hunter
Climbing With Children
by Gary Joyce
Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga with Kids
by Jodi B. Komitor, Eve Adamson
Please also see Books for Kids.
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