Download or read book 101 Circle Time Activities Ages 3 6 written by Gayle Bittinger and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-04 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circle Time Ideas features 101 teaching ideas to be used for early learners during circle time. Activities span multiple curriculum areas including math, language development, science, art, music and more.
Download or read book 101 Circle Time Activities written by Gayle Bittinger and published by Totline Publications. This book was released on 2004-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circle Time Ideas features 101 teaching ideas to be used for early learners during circle time. Activities span multiple curriculum areas including math, language development, science, art, music and more.
Download or read book Teach Smarter written by Vanessa J. Levin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover new, practical methods for teaching literacy skills in your early childhood classroom. Has teaching early literacy skills become a stumbling block to getting your preschool students kindergarten ready? Break out of the tired “letter of the week” routine and learn how to transform your lessons with fun and effective techniques. Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers will equip teachers to infuse every aspect of their teaching with exciting hands-on literacy teaching methods that engage students and help them build authentic connections with books, so that 100% of their students will have a strong literacy foundation and will be fully prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Respected author Vanessa Levin, veteran early childhood educator and author of the “Pre-K Pages” blog, breaks down the research and translates it into realistic, actionable steps you can take to improve your teaching. Features specific examples of teaching techniques and activities that engage students in hands-on, experiential learning during circle time, centers, and small groups. Offers a simple, four-step system for teaching literacy skills, based on the foundational principles of early literacy teaching Demonstrates how to build your confidence in your ability to get 100% of your students ready for kindergarten, long before the end of the school year Understand the problems with traditional literacy teaching and identify gaps in your current teaching practice with this valuable resource.
Download or read book 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving written by Arthur B. VanGundy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in today?s competitive business environment. The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies? In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundy -- a pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solving -- has compiled 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals. The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved. Each of the book?s 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity. Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to: Generate creative ideas to solve problems. Avoid patterned and negative thinking. Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas. Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups. Order your copy today.
Download or read book 101 Games for Trainers written by Robert W. Pike and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 1995 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation 101 of the best games from master trainier Bob Pike and the Creative Training Techniques newsletter. These classroom-tested games, activities, and exercises add spark and energy to your training sessions - and help your participant2s learn without even knowing it. Games and Activities cover topics such as: Openers and icebreakers Communication exercises Team-building activities Review and topic reinforcers ... and more!
Download or read book 101 Games to Play Whilst Socially Distancing written by Martin Williams and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During this global pandemic there are many unknowns for teachers. However, one thing is clear - social distancing, at least in some form, is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Attempting social distancing with young children raises many questions: how is it possible? How can we incorporate it into games and activities? How do we help and support children with this lack of human connection? Written by an early education expert and consultant, '101 Games To Play Whilst Socially Distancing' provides a simple, and step-by-step description of games covering the entire curriculum that take place within the context of social distancing. Resources have been stripped back, to leave a collection of activities where storytelling, role-play, drama, song, and movement come to the fore. Wellbeing is at the heart of this book. Children's mental health has been tested recently in ways never experienced by earlier generations, and wellbeing and happiness are central to all the games. This book teaches: * A wide range of outdoor games, and all the activities can be played in the outdoor environment if required * Many games that develop memory and listening skills * Multiple maths games, that develop skills in number, shape and calculating * A wide selection of early phonics and literacy games * Activities ideal for Kindergarten, Reception, Preschool, Key Stage 1, Pre-K, Nursery - all children between the ages of 3-7 * Inspiration that is ideal for teachers, junior sports coaches, preschool workers, childminders - anyone that works with young children * A mixture of old classics tweaked to fit with social distancing, combined with numerous games that have been invented afresh for this book '101 Games To Play Whilst Socially Distancing' is the ultimate handbook for teachers and educators seeking ideas and structure at this historic moment, and a source of inspiration providing fun, laughter and learning in these difficult times.
Download or read book Themes and Issues in Primary Education written by Barry Hymer and published by Critical Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bespoke ebook compilation is focused on important themes and issues in primary education, including assessment, planning, behaviour management, and inclusion. It has been produced in order to address workload concerns and to offer additional but focused support by presenting a collection of helpful chapters from a wide range of texts to support your learning effectively and ensure that you continue to grow your knowledge base, develop your learning, and enjoy exploring and researching a wide range of topics in a supportive and accessible way. It takes key chapters from a range of popular educational texts. Each chapter has deliberately been kept in its original format so that you become familiar with a variety of styles and approaches as you progress your studies.
Download or read book Autism Movement Therapy R Method written by Joanne Lara and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the innovative Autism Movement Therapy ® (AMT) approach - structured movement and music classes designed to stimulate the brain, aid sensory processing and decrease problem behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorders. Reflecting a growing interest in the body-brain connection, and incorporating the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the AMT approach uses music and movement to develop audio, visual, gross motor and spatial awareness skills in children with autism. The book breaks down the components of the typical 45 minute session, from circle games to story dances, and explains how the reader can create their own AMT program. This exciting new approach will complement other therapeutic techniques for children on the autism spectrum and can be used by a wide range of professionals, such as teachers, arts therapists and dance instructors, as well as parents and carers.
Download or read book Loose Parts Play a Beginner s Guide written by Debby Stevens and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking to unleash the powerful learning potential of loose parts play, but don't know where to begin? Loose parts play offers a magical and wonder-filled way to deliver learning across the whole curriculum. But there are many things that you need to know to get started on the correct footing, (and many things that might go wrong if you don't!)... What is loose parts play? What are its benefits? How do you set it up? Where do you find ideas? How can it make a real IMPACT? Bursting with more than 200 practical ideas, activities and provocations, 'Loose Parts Play - A Beginner's Guide' is the perfect handbook for teachers and parents of children aged 0-5 that are looking to develop an outstanding loose parts curriculum either at work or at home. Written by two committed loose parts play enthusiasts and experts, with 35 years of early education experience between them, this book provides the following: * Numerous beautiful images of loose parts play in action * A Clear step-by-step guide explaining everything you need to know and what actions to take when * All the inspiration you need to set up exceptional loose parts play experiences in your home, school, preschool, kindergarten, pre-k, nursery or reception class * A no-nonsense outline of what loose parts play is * At least 200 ideas to use loose parts play across the curriculum * What the numerous benefits of loose parts play are * How to manage any risks * How to identify and support schema play * The 'Ten Step Process To Loose Parts Play Success' The authors have written this book in the most accessible and down-to-earth style possible, making it the go-to guide to get started with loose parts simply and successfully.
Download or read book Simple Transitions for Infants and Toddlers written by Karen Miller and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever had trouble persuading a group of toddlers to switch from one activity to another? Then this book is for you! A must-have resource for teachers who work with this youngest age group, Simple Transitions offers more than 400 tips, ideas, and easy-to-do activities.
Download or read book Circle Time written by Teresa Bliss and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-05-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the busy classroom teacher, this book provides quick access to an abundance of Circle Time activities. Building on the success of the first edition, this new book retains the original edition′s clarity and ease-of-access, whilst providing more than twice as much material. It has also been updated to take account of new legislation, including Every Child Matters and The National Standard for Healthy Schools. Clear headers guide the reader to core games and appropriate themes, each with helpful hints for planning and implementation, and to assist the smooth running of the sessions. The theme section demonstrates ways of using core Circle Time activities such as ′Sentence Completion′ and ′Silent Statements′ to explore sensitive issues such as friendships and bullying. An important new feature is a structure to help readers understand what they should be expecting from pupils during Circle Time at each key stage. New and expanded sections on group work and the development of Circle Time are also included. This is a valuable resource for teachers, educational psychologists and youth workers, whether they are experienced Circle Time practitioners or new to the technique.
Download or read book How to Have So Much Fun the Kids Don t Know They Are Learning written by Stefenee Hymas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "How To" guide provides everything you need to start a preschool: lesson plans, science plans, craft ideas and scripts for spring programs.
Download or read book The Giant Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities for Children 3 to 6 written by Kathy Charner and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains more than six hundred circle time and group activities designed by teachers to use with children three to six years old, each including a suggested age, a list of materials, and step-by-step directions, and features lists of related books, songs, and poems.
Download or read book Circle Time Activities Grade Preschool written by and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn circle time into learning time with Circle Time Activities. These activities foster social and emotional development and develop basic math, problem solving, language, music, movement, and literacy skills. A Concept and Activity Matrix are included to help educators identify, focus, assess, and enhance specific skills of each student. Its 160 pages include hundreds of child-tested and developmentally appropriate group activities.
Download or read book 101 Activities to Help Children Get on Together written by Jenny Mosley and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensive collection of activities will enable children to explore how to work together effectively through ideas for paired tasks, problem solving, games, outdoor activities, music, and many more. At the same time as engaging in exciting and well-planned activities, children will acquire those skills necessary to work with and relate well to others.
Download or read book 101 More Drama Games and Activities written by David Farmer and published by David Farmer. This book was released on 2012 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '...bubbles over with imaginative ideas... for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.' - Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. '..this book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.' - Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. This sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities contains all-new inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in teaching drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods. The book includes lively and fun warm-up games, as well as activities to develop concentration, focus and team building. The drama strategies can be used as creative tools to explore themes and characters. There are dozens of ideas for developing improvisation (which can be extended over several sessions). There are many new activities for exploring storytelling skills as well as mime and movement.
Download or read book The Storytime Handbook written by Nina Schatzkamer Miller and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.
