Acting Like an Animal: Playful Strengthening and Stretching Activities for Kid People offers a very creative method to increase children's flexibility and develop their overall muscular strength. The yoga-type poses in the book are presented through animals, tapping into a child's imagination and making exercising fun. Each animal-named pose is visually displayed in photos and accompanied by Activity Tips, as well as illustrations of and interesting facts about the animal. Written for teachers, coaches, parents, and other adults who work with children, as well as the layperson who hasn't had formal training in exercise, the book is designed to provide a series of exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime, and anyplace, without the need for any equipment and with small requirements for space. The exercises will help get children active again-and provide enough of a challenge that anyone in the family can join in! |
