- Article: "Team Sports"
This article introduces kids to the benefits of team sports, and highlights several “alternative” activities that require a range of skills and resources.
- IML Journal Page: "Team Sports"
These pages, designed for easy printing, encourage children to express themselves on the topic and can complement home or classroom discussion.
- “Team Sports” Word Search
This printable puzzle is a fun way to learn about various terms associated with alternative team sports.
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:
Books
Raising a Team Player: Teaching kids lasting values on the field, on the court and on the bench
by Harry Sheehy, Danny Peary
This book focuses on how parents can raise a responsible young athlete, and addresses the rising issue of parents becoming over-involved with their child’s sports activities.
101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent: Making Athletics a Positive Experience for Your Child
by Joel Fish, Susan Magee
A sport psychologist who is also the dad of three young athletes shares clinical expertise and practical experience to help parents understand the many issues that surround the young athlete.
The Ultimate Sport Lead-up Game Book: Over 170 Fun and Easy-to-Use Games to Help You Teach Children Beginning Sport Skills
by Guy Bailey, Cynthia Wilson (Illustrator)
Features over 200 pages of fun, skill-based learning experiences for kids in grades K-8.
Please also see Books for Kids.
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