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Jump into Science: Active Learning for Preschool Children

2009 l 131 pages l ISBN 978-0-87659-056-0 l $14.95 l Gryphon House                         Bring science to life by helping children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, the weather, and more. The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting science experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The science skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Jump into Science offers just this kind of learning. Activities such as The Mirror Game, Dinosaur Stomp, and Water and Ice will actively engage children as they explore new science concepts!     Go To ORDER FORM

Jump into Math: Active Learning for Preschool Children

2008 l 130 pages l ISBN 978-0-87659-055-3 l $14.95 l Gryphon House                         Jump into Math is the perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The math skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Whether you use these lively math activities during circle or group time, substitute them for more traditional lessons in math, or use them to reinforce additional lessons, you can be sure that children are moving in leaps and bounces toward understanding mathematics . Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Activities such as Light and Heavy Word, The Number Hunt, and Three-Legged Creatures will actively engage children as they explore new math concepts!     Go To ORDER FORM

Physical Education for Young Children: Movement ABCs for the Little Ones 

2008 l 131 pages l ISBN 978-0-7360-7149-9 l $19.00 l Human Kinetics

Author Rae Pica is constantly asked by elementary physical education teachers, "What am I supposed to do with the little ones?" Most college preparatory programs don't address the issue, either, but Pica takes it on in Physical Education for Young Children, coming to the aid of teachers who are stumped when it comes to the developmental needs and abilities of young children.

Physical Education for Young Children places the focus squarely where it needs to be: on the fundamentals. The book provides teachers with the following tools:

• A logical progression of movement skills, including the ABCs of movement, body-part identification, and nonlocomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills

• Awareness of the elements of movement: space, shape, time, force, flow, and rhythm

• An understanding of the developmental differences between younger students and their older counterparts

• Guidance in understanding the unique needs of 4- to 8-year-olds and writing developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet those needs while making connections across the curriculum

• Many activities that develop motor skills, manipulative skills, fitness, and the understanding of the elements of movement

Contents: Preface. What Your College Courses Didn't Tell You. Maintaining a Successful Learning Environment.  Elements of Movement. Fundamental Motor Skill Development. Fitness for Young Children. Manipulative Skills. Linking the Gym with the Classroom. Sample Lesson Plans. Resources. References.

 

 

 

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Jump into Literacy: Active Learning for Preschool Children     

2007 l 136 pages l ISBN 978-0-87659-009-6 l $14.95 l Gryphon House

Jump into Literacy combines children's love of active games with over 100 lively literacy activities. These joyful games will engage the whole child in moving and playing as a way to develop the literacy skills needed for reading and writing. Each activity is complete with a literacy objective, a materials list, instructions, and extension activities. Most of the activities include suggestions for related music and children's books. From "The Alphabet in Action" to "Floorwriting" and "Follow That Letter," the activities in Jump into Literacy bring active, authentic learning to the classroom!

Winner of an Earlychildhood NEWS Directors' Choice Award, an iParenting Media Award, & a NAPPA Award from National Parenting Publications!

 

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Great Games for Young Children:

Over 100 Games to Develop Self-Confidence, Problem-Solving Skills, & Cooperation

2006 l 136 pages l ISBN 0876590067 l $14.95 l Gryphon House

Get ready for fun!  These new and classic games, each with a noncompetitive twist, are sure to get children moving, laughing, and learning.  You'll find everything you need to know to play over 100 great games.  Every game provides benefits for the whole child by supporting cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development.  Perfect for rainy days, sunny days, and every day, the games in this book offer heart-rate-raising, team-building, friend-filled fun!

Contents: Introduction. Circle Games. Concept Games.  Musical Games. Cooperative Games. Outdoor Games. References.

 

"For those of us who believe that 'play is the right of every child,' this collection of non-competitive, non-embarrassing, non-eliminating, and yet fun and instructional games for young children, is highly welcomed in the early childhood community!   I love the way Rae describes why each game is important in terms of cognitive, social/emotional, and physical benefits thus helping teachers articulate to parents and administrators that play is an 'essential part' of any curriculum for young children."

Marcy Guddemi,

Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist

 

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Moving & Learning Across the Curriculum: More than 300 Activities & Games to Make Learning Fun, 2nd ed.

2007 l 286 pages l ISBN 1418030759 l $27.95 l Wadsworth Movement is one of the most important vehicles through which young children learn about themselves and the world around them. With this book, children are given the opportunity to physically experience concepts and themes common to the six major content areas of art, language arts, mathematics, music, science, and social studies. They can, thus, process the concepts using a multimodal approach that ensures greater comprehension and retention. Contents: Introduction. Art. Language Arts.  Mathematics. Music. Science. Social Studies. Over 300 movement activities and games provide a plethora of ideas on how to incorporate movement into your curriculum Provides everything you need for a successful lesson, including learning objectives, lists of equipment or props needed, teaching hints, alternatives, and thorough examples, making the lesson easily implemented Little or no equipment is needed for activities, making the material cost-effective and easy to integrate into your curriculum Provides a lengthy list of resources for additional reading, recordings, equipment, and research   Go To ORDER FORM

Teachable Transitions:  190 Activities to Move from Morning Circle to the End of the Day

2003 l Paper l 144 pages l ISBN 0-87659 -281-7 l Gryphon House l $14.95

Thanks to transitions that are both fun and educational, the minutes between planned activities become moments that children actually look forward to.  Filled with movement activities, games, fingerplays, chants, and songs, Teachable Transitions offers a variety of ways for your preschoolers to move through their day.  Organized by categories such as “Arrival,” “Outside,” “Snacks & Lunch,” and “Cleanup,” each transition is presented in an easy-to-follow “Ready, Set, Go” format! "Useful ideas, songs, and movements to keep kids alert and engaged between activities.  Excellent!" "Teacher Rave," Instructor Magazine   Go To ORDER FORM

Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake: 200 Ways to Move & Learn

2001 l Paper l 216 pages l ISBN 0-87659 -244-2 l Gryphon House l $19.95 Enhance your classroom with 200 movement-inspiring activities for children ages four to eight.  Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake encourages children to think and solve problems, to recognize and explore their feelings, and to participate physically in their own learning.  Explore 38 popular classroom themes, such as transportation, seasons, holidays and celebrations, animals, and occupations, with these simple, fun movement activities.  Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake is a creative resource for engaging young children’s imaginations! See the special offer below!   Go To ORDER FORM

Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake -- the CD 2005 l 12 Songs l Educational Activities l $15.95 From animals to astronauts, feelings to snowflakes, children will be moving & learning with the popular classroom themes on this delightful CD.  Inspired by the best-selling book (see above!), this CD puts music to author Rae Pica's poems and concepts.  Each song interweaves charming movement activities with ideas that inspire children to participate in their own learning! Buy the CD together with the book & you'll pay only $32 for both!   Go To ORDER FORM

Your Active Child: How to Boost Physical, Emotional, & Cognitive Development through Age-Appropriate Activity 2003 • 302 pages • ISBN 0-07140-558-5 • McGraw-Hill • $14.95 This book, written for the parents of children birth to age 8, details the importance of physical activity in the child's life and education. Including many age-appropriate activities based on the child's stage of development,  Your Active Child helps parents and children find the balance between "superkid" and "couch potato."   "Rae Pica has put together a wonderful resource of information and advice for parents on movement, physical activity, motor skills, fitness, sports, and good old 'active play!' In its pages parents, educators, and health professionals will find the answers to important questions that come up over and over again." Christine L. Williams, M.D., MPH         Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Columbia University     Go To ORDER FORM

 

For more Information Contact: Moving & Learning Rae Pica, Director 6609 Netties Lane, Unit 1505 Alexandria VA 22315 Phone/Fax: (703) 550-0595 Email us at raepica@movingandlearning.com