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Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help.
Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set.
Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource!
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help.
Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set.
Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource!
Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans.
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Steven Gerrard: My Story
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*Amazon: £1.99
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help.
Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set.
Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource!
Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans.
Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration.
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Chinese Jump Rope (Klutz)
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*Amazon: £3.76
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help.
Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set.
Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource!
Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans.
Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration.
a real hit for kids (and grown-ups!) , 27 Feb 2008
The Guy Fox Children's map was wonderful for my god-daughter during her visit to London. We both used it initially to choose where we wanted to visit and then to navigate between 'things to do' . We walked around parts of the city and with the map were able to discover fun things I didn't even know were there. The drawings are great and it is informative as well. I will definitely use the San Francisco map as I am off to visit there soon.
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Football Skills
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*Amazon: £1.10
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help.
Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set.
Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource!
Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans.
Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration.
a real hit for kids (and grown-ups!) , 27 Feb 2008
The Guy Fox Children's map was wonderful for my god-daughter during her visit to London. We both used it initially to choose where we wanted to visit and then to navigate between 'things to do' . We walked around parts of the city and with the map were able to discover fun things I didn't even know were there. The drawings are great and it is informative as well. I will definitely use the San Francisco map as I am off to visit there soon.
really helpful for all early years settings, 08 Nov 2008
Great to read about other setting's experiences. This book helped me to sort out my outdoor area and get things really working well for the children. I used lots of the ideas to help staff understand why it was important for children to go outside. We found the ideas for cheap resources brilliant.
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot.
The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play.
Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help.
Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set.
Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource!
Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans.
Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration.
a real hit for kids (and grown-ups!) , 27 Feb 2008
The Guy Fox Children's map was wonderful for my god-daughter during her visit to London. We both used it initially to choose where we wanted to visit and then to navigate between 'things to do' . We walked around parts of the city and with the map were able to discover fun things I didn't even know were there. The drawings are great and it is informative as well. I will definitely use the San Francisco map as I am off to visit there soon.
really helpful for all early years settings, 08 Nov 2008
Great to read about other setting's experiences. This book helped me to sort out my outdoor area and get things really working well for the children. I used lots of the ideas to help staff understand why it was important for children to go outside. We found the ideas for cheap resources brilliant.
Great resource in the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
This book has proved invaluable in providing advice and ideas on how I can use yoga with my primary class.
As someone who enjoys yoga already, I was keen to introduce my class to it, but a little unsure as to how to make it child-friendly and, importantly, child-safe. This book introduces yoga through fun and engaging games, even the boys were enthusiastic. Similar types of activities are grouped into sections with each activity clearly explained using useful icons to let you know which age group it is suitable for; if props or a lot of space are required; and how long it will take. The introduction gives really practical advice on doing yoga with children and how to put together your own sessions - although there are some themed sessions included to get you started.
Overall, it's well written by people who obviously know what they're talking about - highly recommended!
A fantastic teaching resource, 13 Aug 2005
As a children's yoga teacher, I have found this book to be invaluable. It hits the mark in all aspects. The format is accessible, the content informative and creative. I recomend it to all nursery and primary school teachers as a wonderful teaching aid, and a great way for them to introduce children to yoga. I would be proud if I had written it myself!
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Product Description
There is little literature aimed at developing the soccer skills of primary school children, so Malcolm Cook's book is very timely, particularly with the advent of the Football Association's Academies for the coaching and development of young soccer players beginning to take off. For anyone to achieve sporting greatness, they need to have an aptitude for their chosen game, as well as the ability to learn and develop the skills associated with the sport. This is where this book comes in, as children between seven and 11 years old still have a tremendous enthusiasm and capacity to learn. Malcolm Cook has been coaching soccer for 30 years and has successfully brought together his vast experience as a coach and teacher in this easy-to-follow and practical manual which is designed for both new and experienced coaches of this age group. It will undoubtedly help young players to have fun and play well as they develop their skills and knowledge of the UK's national sport. A wide range of fully illustrated progressive practice drills, which cover the essential skills as well as warming up and down, are included to help such young players to develop. Passing, shooting, heading, dribbling and running with the ball, crossing and even goalkeeping all come under close scrutiny. The book doesn't attempt to teach coaches how to coach, but it does offer fresh ideas on what to coach. As well as easy-to-use instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required and the organisation of players. Fun, educational and challenging, this book will be of great assistance to anyone involved in coaching and teaching soccer to youngsters in this age group; in particular, their parents! --Ben Naylor
Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot. The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play. Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help. Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set. Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource! Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans. Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration. a real hit for kids (and grown-ups!) , 27 Feb 2008
The Guy Fox Children's map was wonderful for my god-daughter during her visit to London. We both used it initially to choose where we wanted to visit and then to navigate between 'things to do' . We walked around parts of the city and with the map were able to discover fun things I didn't even know were there. The drawings are great and it is informative as well. I will definitely use the San Francisco map as I am off to visit there soon. really helpful for all early years settings, 08 Nov 2008
Great to read about other setting's experiences. This book helped me to sort out my outdoor area and get things really working well for the children. I used lots of the ideas to help staff understand why it was important for children to go outside. We found the ideas for cheap resources brilliant. Great resource in the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
This book has proved invaluable in providing advice and ideas on how I can use yoga with my primary class.
As someone who enjoys yoga already, I was keen to introduce my class to it, but a little unsure as to how to make it child-friendly and, importantly, child-safe. This book introduces yoga through fun and engaging games, even the boys were enthusiastic. Similar types of activities are grouped into sections with each activity clearly explained using useful icons to let you know which age group it is suitable for; if props or a lot of space are required; and how long it will take. The introduction gives really practical advice on doing yoga with children and how to put together your own sessions - although there are some themed sessions included to get you started.
Overall, it's well written by people who obviously know what they're talking about - highly recommended! A fantastic teaching resource, 13 Aug 2005
As a children's yoga teacher, I have found this book to be invaluable. It hits the mark in all aspects. The format is accessible, the content informative and creative. I recomend it to all nursery and primary school teachers as a wonderful teaching aid, and a great way for them to introduce children to yoga. I would be proud if I had written it myself! Recomended, 10 Feb 2003
A very well written book which provides some very good drills. 7/8 year olds understand the practices & carry them out well. It is laid out logically with most skills covered apart from control. The book only really falls down on the information to coaches. I feel that use of coaching points would give volunteers with little or no coaching training some indication as to what is or is not good technique. Would I buy any more of Malcolms books or recommend them to others Yes.
excellent, 07 Mar 2002
This book gives you great drills to use. I coach 8 year olds and I find the drills in this book very good and not to complicated for this age group. Excellent reading and now I will buy the other book by Malcolm Cook for the older age group.
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot. The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play. Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help. Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set. Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource! Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans. Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration. a real hit for kids (and grown-ups!) , 27 Feb 2008
The Guy Fox Children's map was wonderful for my god-daughter during her visit to London. We both used it initially to choose where we wanted to visit and then to navigate between 'things to do' . We walked around parts of the city and with the map were able to discover fun things I didn't even know were there. The drawings are great and it is informative as well. I will definitely use the San Francisco map as I am off to visit there soon. really helpful for all early years settings, 08 Nov 2008
Great to read about other setting's experiences. This book helped me to sort out my outdoor area and get things really working well for the children. I used lots of the ideas to help staff understand why it was important for children to go outside. We found the ideas for cheap resources brilliant. Great resource in the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
This book has proved invaluable in providing advice and ideas on how I can use yoga with my primary class.
As someone who enjoys yoga already, I was keen to introduce my class to it, but a little unsure as to how to make it child-friendly and, importantly, child-safe. This book introduces yoga through fun and engaging games, even the boys were enthusiastic. Similar types of activities are grouped into sections with each activity clearly explained using useful icons to let you know which age group it is suitable for; if props or a lot of space are required; and how long it will take. The introduction gives really practical advice on doing yoga with children and how to put together your own sessions - although there are some themed sessions included to get you started.
Overall, it's well written by people who obviously know what they're talking about - highly recommended! A fantastic teaching resource, 13 Aug 2005
As a children's yoga teacher, I have found this book to be invaluable. It hits the mark in all aspects. The format is accessible, the content informative and creative. I recomend it to all nursery and primary school teachers as a wonderful teaching aid, and a great way for them to introduce children to yoga. I would be proud if I had written it myself! Recomended, 10 Feb 2003
A very well written book which provides some very good drills. 7/8 year olds understand the practices & carry them out well. It is laid out logically with most skills covered apart from control. The book only really falls down on the information to coaches. I feel that use of coaching points would give volunteers with little or no coaching training some indication as to what is or is not good technique. Would I buy any more of Malcolms books or recommend them to others Yes.
excellent, 07 Mar 2002
This book gives you great drills to use. I coach 8 year olds and I find the drills in this book very good and not to complicated for this age group. Excellent reading and now I will buy the other book by Malcolm Cook for the older age group.
Age 5-10, 02 Jun 2007
I don't know what i expected from this book.
but found that it was very, very basic and aimed at young goalkeeper.
i have not found much use for this book, but think that it would help those new to goalkeeping and youngesters.
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Customer Reviews
Really good, 27 Mar 2008
I'm a big fan of Sally Featherstone and this is one of the best in the series. Very clear, precise, easy to read and not at all patronising. I like this a lot. The Little Book Of Outdoor Play, 26 Oct 2003
A fantastic book with great ideas for outdoor play. A lot of the ideas are simple to set up, inexpensive and the children love them. Great for everyone who needs ideas for outdoor play. Highly recommended for the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
As a primary teacher I can highly recommend this publication to any colleagues looking for ideas for yoga activities - I've just used them with an 'Golden Time' group of mixed ages (P1 - P7) and are they were a huge success. Despite the range of ages, and a couple of children with mild physical problems, everybody was able to attempt the poses with a good level of success.
The pack is divided into different, colour-coded categories (breathing; standing postures; back bends; forward bends; games; balances; etc). This allows you to adopt a pick-n-mix approach to put together a session. Each week I choose the sections we are going to work from (I start with breathing and a balance, finish with a 'time-in' activity, and then choose 2 or 3 other categories to make up the middle section) then let volunteers choose a card from each section. This children enjoy feeling that they've designed the session.
The pack is of excellent quality and the cards are durable, colourful and very engaging. One side features an illustration of the pose and on the other clear, simple instructions. I've found them very easy to use, although I have some yoga experience which, while not essential, I think does help. Brilliant., 21 Jan 2008
I have been having difficulty finding a child's yoga class in my area so I thought I would try these cards. What a hit they have been! My 6 year old loves the cards. We find the step by step instructions easy to follow and the cards are robust enough to cope with our 2 year old's handling. We haven't done all of the cards yet - there are lots of them, but those that we have done have been fun and the thoughts prompted by the cards really adds to the experience. Well worth a set. Great fun!, 23 Jul 2007
I have never written a review before, but having used these cards on a weekly basis to help me teach yoga classes for the past few months, I felt I had to! They are wonderful. I have been using them with children aged 7-11. They are colour coded to indicate the type of activity (breathing, meditating, stretching, partner positions etc) and incredibly child friendly. One side depicts a colourful illustration of the pose / activity, whilst the other gives step by step instructions (with small diagrams) of how to achieve them. Teachers and parents who have seen me using them have frequently asked where they can buy them. All I can say is this: if you would like some inspiration to guide you, this pack will be invaluable. The kids can choose the cards themselves and create their own sessions to some extent, which they love! A great resource! Excellent Book For Young Football Fans, 24 Nov 2008
This book gives a excellent world view of football covering many competitive countries and would make an excellent present or read for any 8-16 year old.
The presentation is very good. Part of a fabric football shirt is attached to the main cover instead of a dust jacket. There are many illustrations and photos from around the world and small paragraphs and boxes of information that can be easily dipped into.
The first part of the book covers the origins of football, the rules, club and team structure and body matters with skeleton and ligament illustrations (it does come with a warning that sensitive readers may want to skip this page).
The bulk of he book is made up of a double page spread for most of the main competitive football countries and then double page spreads of the most famous clubs in each country. On the English page it mentions Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Preston North End, Newcastle United and Everton. The club logos of Portsmouth FC, Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also shown as 'Famous Clubs'. There is nothing 'in depth' about the clubs. It is more of a general look at some
clubs.
Scottish fans may be disappointed that Celtic and Rangers only get a brief mention and are lumped in with 'European Clubs' rather than getting their own section. Sadly Welsh and Northern Irish teams don't get a mention at all.
The last part of the book has a Hall of Fame of some important world class players and lots of stats and tables of league and cup winners from around the world.
This book is designed as a world overview of football for young fans rather than an in depth analysis so it's not suitable for adults or die hard football fans who get offended because their team or country isn't mentioned. Women's football does get a mention with 6 pages out of the 152.
It's a great introduction to football for young fans. Steven Gerrard : My Story, 23 Jun 2008
My 9 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. This is a version suitable for children and has given him great inspiration. a real hit for kids (and grown-ups!) , 27 Feb 2008
The Guy Fox Children's map was wonderful for my god-daughter during her visit to London. We both used it initially to choose where we wanted to visit and then to navigate between 'things to do' . We walked around parts of the city and with the map were able to discover fun things I didn't even know were there. The drawings are great and it is informative as well. I will definitely use the San Francisco map as I am off to visit there soon. really helpful for all early years settings, 08 Nov 2008
Great to read about other setting's experiences. This book helped me to sort out my outdoor area and get things really working well for the children. I used lots of the ideas to help staff understand why it was important for children to go outside. We found the ideas for cheap resources brilliant. Great resource in the classroom, 08 Mar 2008
This book has proved invaluable in providing advice and ideas on how I can use yoga with my primary class.
As someone who enjoys yoga already, I was keen to introduce my class to it, but a little unsure as to how to make it child-friendly and, importantly, child-safe. This book introduces yoga through fun and engaging games, even the boys were enthusiastic. Similar types of activities are grouped into sections with each activity clearly explained using useful icons to let you know which age group it is suitable for; if props or a lot of space are required; and how long it will take. The introduction gives really practical advice on doing yoga with children and how to put together your own sessions - although there are some themed sessions included to get you started.
Overall, it's well written by people who obviously know what they're talking about - highly recommended! A fantastic teaching resource, 13 Aug 2005
As a children's yoga teacher, I have found this book to be invaluable. It hits the mark in all aspects. The format is accessible, the content informative and creative. I recomend it to all nursery and primary school teachers as a wonderful teaching aid, and a great way for them to introduce children to yoga. I would be proud if I had written it myself! Recomended, 10 Feb 2003
A very well written book which provides some very good drills. 7/8 year olds understand the practices & carry them out well. It is laid out logically with most skills covered apart from control. The book only really falls down on the information to coaches. I feel that use of coaching points would give volunteers with little or no coaching training some indication as to what is or is not good technique. Would I buy any more of Malcolms books or recommend them to others Yes.
excellent, 07 Mar 2002
This book gives you great drills to use. I coach 8 year olds and I find the drills in this book very good and not to complicated for this age group. Excellent reading and now I will buy the other book by Malcolm Cook for the older age group.
Age 5-10, 02 Jun 2007
I don't know what i expected from this book.
but found that it was very, very basic and aimed at young goalkeeper.
i have not found much use for this book, but think that it would help those new to goalkeeping and youngesters.
couldn't ask for any more, 29 Jul 2006
I can't put this one down. I am a trainee pe teacher and have found this book superb, its exactly just what i wanted out of a game book, it literally is page after page of varied games and activities, warm ups etc, no waffle, just straight in there, some things i would never have thought of and have proved really effective, although you may think, oh i've would have heard most of these before, trust me 95% of these i'd never seen before and whilst it says a 101 games, theres probably over double that amount in variations on the same themes. Top buy for coaches and teachers, wanting to add some more games to knowledge bank.
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