The Biggest Little Games Books Ever!
The Biggest Little Games Books Ever! is a series of physical education resources, each containing a collection of games and activities designed for instructors and community leaders to teach fundamental physical skills and build a positive foundation for a healthy, active life.
The series is guided by a philosophy of progressive difficulty. Each book organizes its games and activities into a specific sequence, presenting tasks in step-by-step progressions. This structure allows participants to learn and master fundamental skills in simpler, less threatening situations before encountering a full, formal game. The methodology is designed to be safe and inclusive, ensuring that all participants can achieve success, enjoy the activities, and remain active without being eliminated from play.
About the Author
The series was created and written by Josephine A. Brewer (B.P.H.E., B. Ed.). Raised in Southern Alberta, Jo’s career in physical and health education spanned over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Toronto, she ran Calgary’s first municipal recreation centres before teaching K-12 Physical Education at schools including Sunalta, Bowness High School, and King George. She concluded her formal career at the University of Calgary, teaching early childhood education students.
Upon retiring in 1990, Jo wrote the seven books that comprise this series. They are the collected resources she had “wished she’d had” throughout her decades of teaching.