Author: Christy Isbell Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458761495 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 282
Book Description
Teachers know how important it is to develop children's fine motor skills as a stepping stone to future learning, and Mighty Fine Motor Fun provides you with the tools and information you need to teach fine motor skills to children ages 3 to 5. The activities in Mighty Fine Motor Fun are organized by age; they are useful and creative, but most important, they are fun! With few materials needed, the activities are perfect for both large and small groups and are easy to integrate into any curriculum. Activities include; Moving Bubbles Hide-and-Seek Playdough Tape It Up! Shape Person Itsy Bitsy Writing Utensils Paper Mobile And many more! In the final chapter of the book, author and occupational therapist Christy Isbell answers questions from real preschool teachers, including; ''should preschoolers use 'fat' or 'skinny' pencils?'' ''What type of paper is best for cutting?'' ''When should a child use an adult-like grasp of the pencil?'' Teachers will appreciate the practical, real-world knowledge Isbell offers, and children will love the playful, absorbing activities!
Author: Rae Pica Publisher: Teachers College Press ISBN: 0807782645 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 93
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In an age when play is often seen as frivolous or unproductive, this book explains the importance of play in early childhood education. Each chapter focuses on a specific type of play, includes suggestions for putting theory into practice, and offers recommendations for language and information educators can use to help parents understand that play is not separate from learning. Why Play? highlights some of the most popular types of play, such as dramatic, cooperative, construction, and . It also covers those considered controversial, such as rough-and-tumble, war, gun, and superhero play. Parents and policymakers are receiving a great deal of misinformation, leading them to believe that exposure to early academics—not play—is the best way to start children on the road to success. This book shares why different modes of play are beneficial and how educators can facilitate these different types of play in early childhood settings. Whether used as a tool for advocacy or as a guide on how to use play, Why Play? is for everyone who believes children should have the chance to be children, and that child development should guide all our practices. Book Features: Looks at the importance of play in general and then at many different kinds of play, each addressed in its own chapter.Provides ideas and information early childhood educators (pre-K–grade 3) can use to make 12 different types of play a greater part of their program.Includes “Partnering with Parents” text boxes to help educators speak to parents about the important role play has in developmentally appropriate practice.
Author: Rae Pica Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1071803026 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
Strengthen the connection between child development and learning We often teach our children in ways contrary to what we know about their development. What if our learning environments honored children’s natural inclinations and used them to enrich their lives? To help students experience joy and discovery, while also preparing them for future schooling, we need to understand the connection between how they develop and how they learn. Pica brings decades of experience in education to advocate for this change. Written as a follow-up to the bestselling What If Everybody Understood Child Development?, this book includes: 31 easy-to-read chapters on topics including disruptive behavior, creativity, self-regulation, screen time, and mental health Suggested next steps and resources in every chapter Real-life examples from the author′s and others’ experiences Evidence from brain science research Easy-to-read format perfect for PLCs, book studies, and parents The straight talk in this book inspires readers to generate change so that children can have the lives and education they deserve.
Author: Flora Publisher: Key Education Publishing ISBN: 1602688982 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 161
Book Description
Facilitate fine-motor development in special-education students in grades PK–1 using Fine Motor Fun! This 160-page book is full of suggestions and reproducible activities that strengthen fine-motor and visual-perception skills. It includes scissors skills, lacing cards, stencils, finger plays, stringing activities, dot-to-dots, tracing, finish-the-picture activities, mazes, and tactile and first-pencil experiences. The book supports NCTE and NAEYC standards.
Author: Rebecca T. Isbell Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9781133314066 Category : Arts Languages : en Pages : 371
Book Description
Includes information about artistic development, children's books, creative drama, movement, musical development, musical instruments, physical development, play, puppetry, recipes, singing, children with special needs, tools and materials, two dimensional art, etc.
Author: Christy Isbell Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458754022 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 266
Book Description
Do you have a child in your early childhood classroom who: Climbs on top of furniture and jumps off? Covers his ears when children are singing? Refuses to touch clay, paint, or sand? Often falls down and skins his or her knees? Refuses to play on outdoor playground equipment? If so, it is possible this child is having trouble with sensory integration. How can teachers help children with these problems so they can enjoy learning and grow in positive ways? The Sensory Integration Book helps identify children who have difficulties with sensory processing and offers preschool teachers simple, easy-to-use solutions to support the sensory needs of young children in the preschool classroom. Easy-to-implement solutions include adaptations and activities for children with different types of Sensory Processing Disorder. This book has a bonus chapter with instructions on creating low-cost items to help children with sensory issues.
Author: Margery Cuyler Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 9781417743131 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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For use in schools and libraries only. Skeleton wakes up with the hiccups. He plays with his friend, Ghost, who suggests several ways Skeleton should try to get rid of them. Finally Ghost has an idea--and he scares those hiccups right out of Skeleton.
Author: Christy Isbell Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc. ISBN: 9780876592946 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 342
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The Inclusive Learning Center Book is designed for teachers and directors who work with all young children. Offering both traditional and unique centers, the activities in each center have adaptations for children with special needs.
Author: Michael Hall Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061915106 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 38
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A heart can be hopeful, or silly, or happy. A heart can be rugged, or snappy, or lonely. A heart holds every different feeling, and debut author-artist Michael Hall captures each one with a delicate touch. For each feeling, the bold, graphic artwork creates an animal out of heart shapes, from "eager as a beaver" to "angry as a bear" to "thoughtful as an owl." An accessible and beautiful debut, My Heart Is Like a Zoo is everything a classic picture book should be: honest, sincere, and speaking directly to even the very youngest child. Ages: 0 - 5
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