Download or read book The Everything Kids Learning Activities Book written by Amanda Morin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says learning can't be fun? Using the word "educational" can be the quickest way to lose a child's interest. But the games, projects, and experiments in The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book are so much fun, your kids won't even know they're learning! Not only will your kids be entertained and have fun, they'll learn skills in the key areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. With 145 indoor and outdoor activities including: Comic strip sequencing Round robin storytelling Lollipop patterns The 25-cent pyramid Cookie fractions Balloon terrarium These activities are geared for kids aged 5–12, making this a go-to resource for years to come. And most activities use materials that are in your house! This easy-to-use guide is full of creative ideas and expert advice to help you be your kids' best learning partner.
Download or read book The Big Book of Team Building Games Trust Building Activities Team Spirit Exercises and Other Fun Things to Do written by Edward E. Scannell and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 1997-12-22 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that games can be a terrifically effective way to build team spirit, communication, and trust among people who work together day in and day out? Now you can spark morale in any work group by choosing from 70 stimulating games and activities specifically designed for the manager who's looking to raise sagging morale in a department, liven up boring staff meetings, enable team members to collaborate smoothly and effectively, and much more!
Download or read book The Incredible Indoor Games Book written by Bob Gregson and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Book of Activities Games Stories Props Recipes and Dances for Young Children written by Pamela Byrne Schiller and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trying to play a game but can t remember the rules? Looking for your favorite no-bake cookie recipe? It s all right here This book is chock-full of more than 500 ways to enhance any curriculum."
Download or read book Games Other Stuff for Group written by Chris Cavert and published by Wood 'N' Barnes Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains activities that act as catalyst for discussions. Some of the topics include expressing emotions, learning names, effects of rumors, gender issues, trust, honor, following directions, creative thinking, frustration, and communication.
Download or read book 500 Five Minute Games written by Jackie Silberg and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 1995 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents five hundred alphabet, counting, math, science, drama, listening, and other types of games for three- to six-year-olds that take only five minutes to play, and includes a skills index.
Download or read book Big Book of Low Cost Training Games Quick Effective Activities that Explore Communication Goal Setting Character Development Teambuilding and written by Mary Scannell and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make training a game that everyone can win! Featuring activities and exercises designed for groups of any size, The Big Book of Low-Cost Training Games proves that training can still deliver outstanding results, even when you’re watching the bottom line. Whether you’re a trainer or facilitator, a group leader or manager, you’ll find the games in this book are excellent tools for building trust, exploring character, fostering collaboration, and demonstrating more effective communication techniques. Better still, with minimal props like index cards and markers, these activities are not just cost-effective but are also simple to set up and can be done virtually anywhere. From painless icebreakers to group challenges to meaningful community-building projects, The Big Book of Low-Cost Training Games is your winning game plan for maximizing group engagement and getting the most ROI from your training budget.
Download or read book Walking Games and Activities written by June Irene Decker and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book reduces your preparation time by providing detailed instructions, teaching tips, pre-planned units, sample walking units, mini-lectures on topics such as walking form and nutrition, and tips for inclusion. For each activity the book presents everything you need to implement a successful game: objectives; safety tips; suggested grade levels; facility requirements; equipment needs; instructions for organizing the students; mini-lecture(s) that complement the game or activity; a step-by-step description of the playing area, rules and regulations, and scoring procedures; a worksheet with exercises for students to complete during or after the activity; and teaching tips and variations.".
Download or read book Activities Games and Assessment Strategies for the Foreign Language Classroom written by Amy Buttner and published by Eye On Education. This book was released on 2007 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides easy-to-use resources to help you write fun lesson plans. With over 100 activities and games, this book also includes rubrics, spreadsheets, materials lists, and templates.
Download or read book 100 Fun Easy Learning Games for Kids written by Amanda Boyarshinov and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn While You Play With These Fun, Creative Activities & Games From two experienced educators and moms, 100 Fun & Easy Learning Games for Kids prepares your children to thrive in school and life the fun way by using guided play at home to teach important learning topics—reading, writing, math, science, art, music and global studies. Turn off the TV and beat boredom blues with these clever activities that are quick and easy to set up with common household materials. The huge variety of activities means you can choose from high-energy group games full of laughter and delight, or quiet activities that kids can complete on their own. All activities highlight the skill they teach, and some are marked with a symbol whether they are good for on-the-go learning or if they incorporate movement for kids to get their wiggles out. In Zip-Line Letters, children learn letter sounds as the letters zoom across the room. In Parachute Subtraction, place foam balls in a parachute, then kids shake the parachute and practice subtraction as they count how many balls fall off. Kids will have so much fun, they won’t even realize they’re gaining important skills! The activities are easy to adapt for all ages and skill levels. 100 Fun & Easy Learning Games for Kids is the solution for parents—as well as teachers, caregivers or relatives—to help kids realize how fun learning can be and develop what they’ll need to do well wherever life takes them.
Download or read book Games and Activities for Media Communication and Cultural Studies Students written by Arthur Asa Berger and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on class activities and assignments used by the author over nearly forty years of teaching, Games and Activities for Media, Communication, and Cultural Studies Students is a natural accompaniment for texts in media or cultural studies and communication courses. Berger has put together a range of activities that will help students apply the ideas and concepts learned about media and communication to films, television programs, advertisements, and other media texts. It also gives tips to students and professors on how to create new games and includes a glossary of communication and cultural studies terms. Games and Activities will help turn textbook concepts into useful applications. Visit our website for sample chapters!
Download or read book Vocabulary Development Activities and Games for Early Learners written by Molly MacKay and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2007-07-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce vocabulary concepts in a fun and interactive way.
Download or read book The Physical Educator s Big Book of Sport Lead up Games written by Guy Bailey and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a nationally known physical education teacher and author, this one-of-a-kind book contains PE games that allow children to develop team and lifetime sport skills in an exciting and meaningful setting--leaving them motivated, challenged, and enthusiastic about sport participation. In all, this user-friendly resource contains field-tested activities proven to enhance sport skills in fourteen sport categories--the most comprehensive sport lead-up game book available to physical educators. Each of the 242 games provides everything needed for its successful use. This includes an introduction with a skill purpose, number of participants required, suggested grade levels, equipment needed, play instructions, and illustration. In addition, you'll find helpful advice on how to use lead-up games most effectively in the PE curriculum, including how to introduce games to children, tips on finding the right game to achieve your learning objectives, safety guidelines, and much more.
Download or read book Adapted Games Activities written by Pattie Rouse and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing sparks a child's or adolescent's interest like a new game! Adapted Games & Activities: From Tag to Team Building provides a wealth of games to get your students and participants moving and having fun, regardless of their cognitive or physical ability levels. By offering exciting activities that entice your students to participate, you'll not only help them reap the enormous physical benefits of exercise, but you'll also provide opportunities for them to learn to share, express feelings, set goals, and function independently. The activities in this book have been proven to work in the real world of school and recreation settings. Author Pattie Rouse, an experienced adapted physical educator and recreation and sport leader, has designed and pilot-tested these games to enhance success while challenging participants to think and use their physical abilities. The games and activities range from low to high organization, from teacher directed to community based. You'll find the following in Adapted Games & Activities: -Teacher-directed games and activities provide you with a way to work on specific skills and movements with your students and participants--and have fun at the same time. -Success-oriented tag, chase, and dodge games use a nonthreatening, interactive approach to give participants a sense of belonging and self-confidence, regardless of their physical abilities. -Team-building and cooperative games and activities teach group dynamics, self-esteem, respect, and trust. -Higher-organization games are for those students and participants who need a greater challenge. -Lead-up sport and leisure activities help your students and participants work toward playing sports in a school or community setting by developing sport-specific skills and tactics. Except for the higher-organization games, all games are simple, with few rules, so they're easy for students to comprehend. And since little or no equipment is required, your prep time is kept to a minimum. Better yet, you'll find variations for each game, as well as modifications and teaching tips, so that you can easily tailor each game to your participants' cognitive and physical abilities. And all the activities emphasize cooperation and team building to encourage social interactions, develop self-esteem, and build community spirit. Participants who enjoy and feel successful in physical activities are more likely to want to participate in the future, both in and outside of your program. Using Adapted Games & Activities will help you provide a foundation of success so that your students may experience a lifetime of physical fitness--and the sense of accomplishment that goes along with it.
Download or read book Games and Activities for Attaching With Your Child written by Deborah D. Gray and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of great ideas for fun games and activities, this book encourages positive attachments between a parent or carer and their child. When it comes to choosing the best games to play with children who have difficulties attaching, it is often hard to know how to play with a purpose. This book contains fun, age-appropriate games along with an explanation of why they matter. All the games included are designed for specific age ranges, from infants to older children, and help to address particular needs in children that are known to affect attachment, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. It provides an easy-to-understand description of attachment and reveals the crucial role that play has in forming attachments. Written for parents and carers, as well as for use by professionals, it is full of strategies to help build healthy attachments in children who have experienced early trauma.
Download or read book 101 Great Games and Activities written by Arthur B. VanGundy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training dynamite! Training mastermind Arthur VanGundy, author of the best-selling Brain Boosters for Business Advantage, has assembled 101 original games and activities guaranteed to satisfy almost every conceivable training need. These dynamic exercises are accompanied by: * Concise objectives * Recommended uses * Suggested audience * Required time * Necessary materials * Detailed procedures * Potential discussion topics * Possible variations . . . and more! Get VanGundy's best-selling game assortment and add these simple, practical, power-packed resources to your training arsenal today!
Download or read book Math Activities and Games for Early Learners written by Denise LaRose and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2007-01-23 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce math concepts in a fun and interactive way.
