Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Tandalay Curriculum different from other programs?
    • Our PhilosophyAll players are active, emphasis on creating a non-threatening and supportive environment for ALL students, designed to enhance success, build confidence and self-esteem while emphasizing FUN.
    • Our EquipmentVersatile, quality equipment that serves our mission with carefully selected pieces that help children achieve maximum enjoyment and success.
    • Our Activities"Snapshot Philosophy" all players are active, participating and moving throughout every activity. Activities are standards-based, movement-driven, and FUN-for-ALL!
    • Our ease-of implementationSimply Point-Click, Print and Play-entire lesson plan is done for you. Turn-key approach provides everything needed for a quality program, with ease and affordability.
    • Our comprehensive approachLesson plans; training videos, newsletters and teaching tips are all online and included with purchase of curriculum. Staff Development and Training Workshops are available for additional fees.
      Email: tami@tandalay.com
    • Our desire to make teaching quality physical education, activity, and fitness easy and FUN for everyone
  • Who developed Tandalay?
    • Tandalay Curriculum was developed by Tami Phillips, MS., Kinesiology. Faculty at California State University, Fresno, she teaches the college course "PE for Children" and recognizes the need for an effective solution for educators. Tami has extensive background in the fitness industry and brings fitness, standards, and FUN together with a comprehensive program filled with PLAY. Phillips also founded a nonprofit organization, Kids Moving Incorporated, which works to promote affordable and accessible physical activity programs for communities across the nation.
    • Tandalay’s solution is simple. Every aspect of our program is designed to ensure that:
      • Instructors do not need to spend additional time in preparation.
      • It is FUN so that all want to participate.
      • ALL players feel successful and enjoy enhanced self-esteem.
      • Lessons do not entail a lot of set-up and multiple pieces of equipment for a single lesson.
      • It is easy to implement. Tandalay is presented in a point-click-and-play format that anyone, from a high school student to a physical education specialist, can use to teach quality physical education, activities, and fitness.
  • Can I get a hard copy of your curriculum or is it just online? Why?
    • Our curriculum is available online and users are able to print out lessons or units. Binders can be purchased from our online store @ All-Out-Play.com
    • At Tandalay we keep evolving and improving our lesson plans, video library, newsletters, and assessment software. Your subscription includes all updates and new features.
  • How long does it take to teach a lesson?
    • Every lesson has a warm-up, four activities, and a cool down. Activities have no specific time designation. Play as long as everyone is having FUN! But remember to stop BEFORE the enthusiasm does. Generally there are more than enough activities and games in each lesson for an hour or more of play.
    • In physical education we believe more is better. Pick and play your favorites for the day, extend your lesson over two days, or use for a full hour or two of after-school recreation fun!
  • How many lesson plans are available with my subscription?
    • For each developmental level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) we have 30 weeks of lesson plans.
    • With five lessons a week, and 5 activities per lesson, that gives you 150 lesson plans, or 750 games and activities per developmental level, and because there is access to all developmental levels, there is total of 450 lesson plans and over 2,250 games and activities.
    • With your membership you have access to all of them!
  • What type of equipment will I need to teach these lessons?
    • Each unit requires just a few pieces of equipment to keep setup quick and easy. We recommend purchasing the Basic Bundle (or Bare Essentials, or Bonsai Bundle – each designed to meet your budgetary needs) for every single teacher. Our Bundles include easy-to-store, functional equipment that can be used indoors or out for literally thousands of activities.
    • In order to meet all standards and fully utilize the Tandalay Curriculum, schools may opt to purchase the equipment included in Sports Pack. Sports Packs can be purchased from US-Games or from GL Sports with a separate purchase order. The equipment is put together and ready to order.
    • Fluffilos, Tandanas, high energy music CDs and Move Your Body and Work Your Body card decks are available for individual purchasel.
    • Gotta-Getta Fluffilo! What is a Fluffilo? A Fluffilo is a large, fluffy, brightly- colored yarn ball. It is softer and less dense than a fleece ball, making it easier to catch and throw, leading to increased success and confidence.
  • How much equipment should I order?
    • We recommend a classroom set of the Basic (Bare Essentials or Bonsai) Bundle for every instructor. These easy-to-store bundles provide instant fun – indoors or out – for the whole year!
    • We recommend at least one grade level set of the Sports Pack. Instructors may prefer to share between classes due to storage issues.
  • What is a Fluffilo™?
    • A Fluffilo™ is a large, fluffy, brightly- colored yarn ball. It is softer and less dense than a fleece ball, making it easier to catch and throw, which leads to increased success and confidence.
    • Fluffilo sets are sold in combinations of 1-dozen different balls, which include six solid colors, and six mixed-color combinations. Great for setting up groups, partners, and teams!
    • Fluffilos create a safe, non-threatening environment in which EVERYbody feels successful, confident, and ready to PLAY!
    • Fluffilos may be special ordered in school colors. Add to your school spirit by ordering yours today from our online store!
    • Looking for a FUNdraiser? Fluffilos can be used for fund-raising at your school. Ask how!
  • What makes your musical CDs special?
    • All the CDs Tandalay offers are kid-friendly with appropriate lyrics and high energy rhythms.
    • Our high-energy workout CDs were developed specifically for exercise routines-there is no “lull” or “pause” in the music.
  • How do I use the card decks?
    • The Move Your Body cards consist of 50 different movement-based exercises that can be combined in any order to create workout routines, circuit workouts, or cardio combos anytime, anywhere!
    • Work Your Body card decks contain 50 different muscular conditioning exercises that require no additional equipment, and can be used to create any type of workout. Kids love to “choose” their routines and the combinations are endless!
    • Each Workout Deck includes stretching exercises and workout suggestions. Additional uses for the cards can be found in the lessons @ www.tandalay.com.
  • What is a Character Tandana?
    • Tandanas are Tandalay-style, 12-color sets of bandanas.
    • Tandanas are a versatile piece of equipment with uses in many games and activities. Use them for juggling, football flags, leg ties, blindfolds, team identification, and more!
    • Each Tandana features a strong character trait along with an inspirational quote and synonyms that you can use to boost vocabulary while instilling solid life values into play and beyond!
  • Who is NASPE?
    • National Association for Sport & Physical Education
    • States across the nation base their standards on guidelines established by NASPE.
  • What are the overarching SHAPE Standards?
    • Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
    • Standard 2: The physically literate individual demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance activities.
    • Standard 3: The physically literate individual participates regularly in physical activity.
    • Standard 4: The physically literate individual achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical activity.
    • Standard 5: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
    • Standard 6: The physically literate individual values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
  • What are Tandalay’s Overarching Standards?
    • Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
    • Standard 2: The physically literate individual demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
    • Standard 3: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
    • Standard 4: The physically literate individual values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
    • Standard 5: a) The physically literate individual participates regularly in physical activity and achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness, and b) demonstrates understanding of fitness principles and concepts.