Motor activity and the education of retardates
Bryant J. Cratty
Motor activity and the education of retardates
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bryant J. Cratty
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the thump of sneakers on the gym floor and the rush of cool air as children move with purpose and joy. Each step, jump, and stretch is a new chance to grow stronger and smarter in ways that go beyond the classroom. These moments show how movement can open doors to learning and friendship, lighting up hearts along the way.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores physical education programs tailored to support children with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities, focusing on improving their motor skills and overall functioning. It offers insights into perceptual-motor learning and practical approaches to enhance development in educational settings. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it sensitively addresses themes of special education and physical activity without graphic content.
Why we rated Motor activity and the education of retardates 12LE
Motor activity and the education of retardates is written at a Level 7 reading level across 303 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Motor activity and the education of retardates works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Motor activity and the education of retardates as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Motor activity and the education of retardates explores education of children with disabilities, motor skills development, perceptual-motor learning, special education, and physical activity — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education of children with disabilities, motor skills development, perceptual-motor learning.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812104269
- Pages
- 303
- Publisher
- Lea & Febiger
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Nonfiction