more resources from rae 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!
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!
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
Moving & Learning Across the
Curriculum: More than 300 Activities & Games to Make Learning
Fun, 2nd ed.
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Moving & Learning |
role of movement in a young child's life and education.
It is the only text to combine the theory and practice of how movement
education addresses physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development
of young children. Written for pre- and in-service early childhood
educators, the text covers the contents of a movement program, lesson
planning, developmentally appropriate teaching methods, and choosing and
using music. Also discussed are methods for integrating movement and music
throughout the school-day curriculum.