Koob comes with curriculum suggestions and additional rules for game variations. Koob can be a part of your school program.  The game is portable and sets up quickly so teachers or PE Specialists can all use the game. 

 

“Koob is the best PE and playground game I’ve seen my whole career {14 yr. as PE teacher}”  She liked that kids can join in a game in progress, big and small kids can play together, and especially the cooperation.
Dini (Logan, UT) 

“We played Koob at our Fall Field Day, and it was the most popular activity.  Whenever we play in Central Park no less than twenty people stop and watch and ask about the game.” Robert (New York City, NY) 

Look what Koob can offer in Physical Education:

Appeals to students who are usually hesitant in group or competitive situations

Encourages teamwork and social interaction

Strategy and intellectual challenge keep players focused

Play with the whole class or use as a “station”

Teaches basic underhand throwing skill for younger grades

1000-year Viking history provides link to classroom studies

Adults and kids can play effectively together (parent-child activity)

Teambuilding activity for staff/teacher retreats

Play in the gym, on snow, grass, sand, or dirt – 5yd x 8yd area

Modify rules for variety:

Throw with opposite hand

Prohibit talking or play blindfolded to teach communication skills

Mix-n’-match teams

Play 4-way

Number blocks for math drills or to make a scoring game

Koob fits the NASPE guidelines:

1) Students playing Koob demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity.

2) Koob allows understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity setting.

3) Koob shows students that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self expression, social interaction, and sports participation.

4) Koob encourages students to understand and apply rules, strategies, techniques and safety measures in social game.

5) Koob provides opportunity for co-ed physical activity.

6) Koob is a game that allows students to participate in physical activity without regard to high performance skill or ability.