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Mike Spiller L.T.D.F (License to Deliver Fun) Mike is available Facebook "Games of the World" or at (713) 771-6143

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Sept. 3-5 / 2010 / Gymnastics Associates of Texas - GAT
Austin, Texas
Mike will lead 4 sessions for Texas Gym Club owners and staff
1. Team-building for the Staff - 2. Super Birthday Party Games and Songs
3. Wild & Wacky Sleepover Fun - 4. Floor Action (games for the FX floor)

Have you played Ninja Slap or Ninja Ken yet?

Click here for rules of play

Gymnastic Challenges / click here for the list

Birthday Games & Sleepover Fun
for GAT Session Participants
Click here for the activities!

Team Building Tips
for GAT Team Building Session / 2010
Click here for information

P E T E C A - SOUTH AMERICAN VOLLEYBALL

$12.50 EA. - plus S/H

Click this link for Peteca history and various ways to use the Peteca

New Gymnastics CD!!!
450 GAMES & ACTIVITIES FOR GYMNASTICS CENTERS
Click here to see contents

$15.00 plus S/H

Spiller to present for the
Oklahoma State Parks and Recreation Convention
Norman, OK - Nov. 17-18

Mike has been invited to present at the WoSoG 2
"Wild, Wild, West" gathering of girl guides
at Foxlease / Lyndhurst - Hampshire, England
July 31 to Aug. 6th, 2011

Thanks Denton ISD for a fun Play Day!
You are a great group of dedicated teachers and the
community is lucky to have you all.
Teacher Testimonials - click here

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!! We will be able to use everything you taught us.
Kim Crane
Physical Educator/ Elem. Coordinator

Girl Scouts of America

Mike to lead a day of multicultural Games for the
"international Clue" program
Nov. 13th, 2010

Round Rock ISD
PE Teacher Yearly In-service
was Awesome ! 8-5-10

Testimonials from very special PE Teachers.

Dear Mike,
I hope this email finds you in good health and pain free. Your workshop was awesome as usual!
However, knowing the physical burdens you were operating under made the day inspirational, as well as, educational.
I don't know what else to say other than THANK YOU. You make me want to be better.
I have never been to one of your trainings that I haven't learned something new and educationally useful.
I can't wait to see my students and show them your "stuff." After the Aug. 5 workshop, I went straight home and showed my granddaughter
the Indian Hoop Dancing "Dragonfly," "Eagle," and "Butterfly." She is five years old and she absolutely loved them!
Thanks for these gifts and many others. In the future I will look for opportunities to learn from you when you are in the area.
At your convenience, would you please email me the Handout on the Activities from the Aug. 5 Round Rock ISD Workshop.
Thank you for everything you have contributed to my teaching life. My hope is to teach for another forty years and get better all the time.
Sincerely, Frank Tighe

Mike thank you so much for coming to Round Rock you did a great job. You have really motivated me to start a new school year!!!
You are a wealth of information!!! I have been teaching for 20 years and I am so excited to teach the children at Forest Creek Elementary
the fun game you taught us today!!! Thanks again!!!
Thanks, Kim Baack

Texas - Region III Service Center Training
Cultural Play Day - Games from Around the World for Classroom and PE Teachers
Victoria, Texas
8-9-10

Thank you all for making my day so delightful!

Teacher Testimonial
I attended Mike Spiller's Games of the World workshop hosted by Region 3 on Monday. It was fantastic!!!! Marie and I definitely recommend him for a workshop. We could see the same games again because he covered so much we couldn't remember it all. There were middle and HS teachers from around the region there also. Cheryl Schamburger from Region 3 said I should tell all how wonderful it was. Let's bring him back! I would hate for him to get booked up and I really enjoy staff development that pertains to us!!!!
Thanks,
Sharon Stevens / Guadalupe Elementary / P.E. Teacher

NUTRITION RESEARCHClick here for article!!
Eat the rainbow with fruits and vegetables

Plante Kidz / Friday Nite Live
Mike presents Games to be used at there many state-wide locations.
Rockwall, Texas July 24th, 2010

Do You need a Fun and Exciting Teambuilding experience?
Click here for Mike in action

England - Pinewood Circus Skills Camp
will kick-off soon. I wish you all the best this summer and have a great time learning about the Circus.

A few Photos from last summer with Mike - click here!

Bellaire Parks and Recreation Summer Camp

"String Fun 4 All"

For more photos click here.

Two Days at the "J" with the Dr. of PLAY!
Photos by Ed Karacek and Mike Spiller
Click here for all photos!

Mike leads 50 plus... JCC campers with FUN!

We did the Bump Dance, hARRY pOTTER'S sISTER WAS THERE AND i HAD A WONDERFUL TIME!

Boerne Circus Camp was so HOT!
(Don't miss it next year!)

PH0TOS OF 1ST WEEK HERE

photos of 2nd week here

San Angelo, Texas - Region XV Professional Day
Fitness Fun from the Dr. of Fun - Mike Spiller
Click here for photos...

Region XV - Fitness for All - PE Workshop List
Click here for list

Here is what one of the PE teachers said about this Regional training!
Dear Mike,
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated all of the games and information you shared with me.
You are truly a master teacher and greatly enrich my life each time I attend your workshops.
I love your high energy humorous pace, but most importantly I appreciate the hundreds of instructional games and activities you provide to all who attend your seminars.
You are a wonderful guide through history and cultural relevance as we explore, revitalize, and discover physical education.

Scott Kehoe / Kerrville ISD

Camp Chapelwood was HOT! Thanks staff for all your help and have a great summer!

Indy (City-wide) Parks and Recreation
Summer Camp Counselors Training
Click above for more photos
"In 35 years of trainings - this was the best workshop I have ever been to!" Quote from one of the many participants.
"The raves started coming in immediately, and I know our staff was energized and motivated to give the kids this summer the best possible experience.
You said all the right things and shared your wealth of experience in such an engaging way that the hours flew by and the interest of the staff never waned."
Jean Deeds / Fitness, Health & Nutrition Specialist / Indy Parks and Recreation

"Maximum Fun for Everyone" now available!
Everything you ever needed for PE and Classroom Game and Activities. 700 Games and Activities!

$25.00

Toroflux - The amazing Toy of the future!
http://www.coolhunting.com/design/toroflux.php

$35.00 plus S/H
I have several of these and will seel them for $35 each plus S/H.

A to Z Jr. - "Best Family and Classroom game ever!!!

$25.00 + S/H

The Discovery Toy of the year available here
If you haven't played "Wiz-Kids" you haven't had fun yet. It's a blast.
This game has been the best seller for Mike this year.
It's only $12.50 and you'll get a million laughs.
Buy Now!

Plastic Rings
Multi-colored / 2 inch / 48 to a bag

Used for Carnival Games, Slide Golf, Slide Shuffleboard, Ring Toss Relay, Outdoor Ring Toss Golf, Ring and Stick Game, Checkers, etc..
Handout of Ring Games will arrive with each order or rings. This is a new activity that is really catching on - especially in the schools.
$15.99 plus S/H

Giant Four-In-A-Row Game. The big version of the fun disk-placing strategy game. Take turns placing white or black disks in the slots. The first person who gets four of their colored disks in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally, wins. Includes a 20" x 16 1/2" game board with 2 stands, 21 white disks and 21 black disks. Plastic. For 2 players. Ages 6 and up.

$34.99 plus S/H

The "Perfect Score" - Gymnastics Card and Dice Game

This is a great game to keep in your gym bag and play at meets or play at home with family and friends.
It is a game I created many years ago. Objective - can you flip over all 10 cards by rolling the dice in the perfect order?
It's quite a challenge and a bit addictive.
Game is contained in a colorful envelope.
$6.95

Where in the World is M ! k e ?
Here are some of the workshops and trainings I will present soon.

**Free Stuff from the Professor of PHUN!**

Apache Indian Game

Toe Toss Stick

To play this game, you needed a stick. To set up play, you first made a mark on the ground. Then you stood behind the mark and balanced a stick on your toe.
The object was the toss the stick as high as you could and have it land on the mark. You got points for height and for accuracy.

Outdoor Fun
Kings Guards / Small Group Activity

Make teams of five for this tag game. One player is selected the King or Queen to begin the game, three players are the Guards and the last player is the IT!
The objective is for the IT to tag the King or Queen if possible in a given amount of time. The Guards must keep their hands on their hips at all times and the IT cannot touch the guards.
If the IT touches a Guard, he will freeze, count to ten and then resume the attack. After a set amount of time, the group will select a new King or Queen, new Guards and a new IT to play again."

Indoor Activity
Five Piece Puzzle Passing

Take a piece of construction paper and cut it into five pieces. Make several ahead of time or allow the campers or students to make their own. Each puzzle needs to have a different cut to challenge the players. Have your group sit in a circle to begin with. Each player has a puzzle in front of them. On the signal to begin, all players try to put their puzzle together as quickly as possible or allow the group 30 seconds to a minute to solve the puzzle. Once the time has elapsed or all the puzzles are together, have the player�s mix-up their puzzle pieces and pass them to the player on their right. The process begins once more on the signal to begin.

Variation for Fitness: give each player s puzzle and have them sit on a start-line side-by-side. Place 5 cones in front of the group some 10 feet apart. On the �Go� signal, players quickly put their puzzles together. The first player finished will not have to exercise this round. The 2^nd player finished will stand and jog around the 2^nd cone and back to his/her original spot. The 3^rd player finished will jog around the 3^rd cone and back, etc. If a player can�t complete the puzzle in the allotted time, he/she will jog around the last cone and back. When they are beck in their original places, pass the puzzles to the right with the end puzzle going back to the other end. Play again.

Suggestion: for younger students, mark the back side of the puzzle before play. It makes it a bit easier.

Classic Game of "Hand Baseball."
Great for Rainy Day Play or when traveling.
Click here to link to game or go to the top of this page and click on
"A Game 4 U" for many more games.

Native American Indian Game of "Sticks."
Click the above link for game page.

Blindfolded Bowling / Just For Fun Game / Communication Game

A player is blindfolded and their teammates direct him/her to knock over as many specifically placed 2 liter plastic bottles in 30 seconds. Each team receives the number of points that the blindfolded player knocks down. Play continues until each player has had a turn. The points are added and the team with the most bottles knocked down is the winner.

Copperhead Challenge

This is a test of quickness and it has been enjoyed by many for a long time. The activity is played by two players. One is holding a copper penny in his out-stretched hand, palm up. The other player is the Copperhead (snake) and will try to take the penny from the other player before he/she can close their fist around the coin. The Copperhead places his hand 8 to 12 inches above the out-stretched hand and waits for the precise moment to strike. The copperhead should have his hand with all fingers and thumb pointed down at the penny. The object is to strike the out-stretched hand with fingers and thumb around the penny and have it bounce up and into the grasp of the copperhead. This will take a bit of practice before the Copperhead can get the coin almost every time. The player with the penny cannot close his hand until the copperhead starts to strike. Let the Copperhead try 5 times to get the coin. He/she will receive 1 point for each successful attempt. Now, it is the other player�s turn to be the snake.

Felix Hand Game - Great Table Game for all ages

Players sit round a table with their hands flat on the table top. The person who starts decides the direction of play and slaps their hands down on the table, one at a time. The next player follows immediately and play continues round the table.
These variations can be introduced at any time: a double slap changes direction of play a triple slap means slap alternate hands only a quadruple slap means everyone has to stand, spin round and continue to play. Inevitably, the speed of play increases. Any hesitation or mistake incurs forfeits or lose of one hand.

Kick Jack / Cooperative Activity from Vietnam

This is a simple but very contagious activity. I use a regular sized beach ball and work in groups of 8 to 10 players each. The objective is to keep the ball in play as long as possible as if playing �Hacky Sac.� Each player may strike the ball no more than three times before passing it to the next player. Have a group play for a while and see how many consecutive hits they can make. After each group is well adapted to the game, have them challenge each other like a tournament. They will really get into this activity from Viet Nam.

"PIG" Dice Game for ALL

Buzz-Bomb Balloon

All players inflate their balloon. Some players may need help. When the adult helper says "1,2,3,GO!" The players release their balloons in the direction of the target. If you are having a theme party, use a picture from the theme as the target center. Score 5 points for the closest balloon and 15 points for a direct hit. This game works well with teams - each team gets their own colored balloons; red, blue, green etc. Or, you do not need to keep score at all and just have fun playing the game several times

What's My Line ?

Party Game
The children sit in a circle. One player leaves the room. While she is away the others decide what she should be when she returns. If they decide on a Rock star, for example, they call her back and she has to ask each player in turn what she has to buy for herself. One will say guitar, another a fancy costume, another a microphone and so on. If the "guesser" goes all the way around the circle without guessing what she is, then she must go out again. Then the players will choose something else. This game is very easy to adapt for different age groups ,
interests, and party themes.