Provides useful ways of keeping students occupied when the weather means it is impossible to go out at recess/playtime. The activities have an educational element, and range from pen and paper games to work games, talking games and even group games. The games can be easily adapted to suit children of all ages.
Unleash your students' imaginations with this wonderful collection of tried and tested art activities that are easy to prepare, but children will love. The activities introduce a wide range of art skills and media and are suitable for use in the classroom, at home or in children's clubs. Activities range from designing a bank note and painting glass jars to printing on fabric and creating 3D robots.
Turn a rainy day into a chance for kids 1 to 3 to learn through play―indoors. It’s raining, it’s pouring, but staying inside doesn’t have to be boring―just bring the fun indoors! In The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book, you’ll find more than 100 toddler activities designed to inspire learning and make sure that grey skies never put a damper on having fun. Watch your toddler exercise fine motor skills with the Magical Starry Sky or create Emotion Spoon Puppets to bolster language development. No matter what appeals to your little one, every idea in this toddler activity book provides an opportunity to practice key developmental milestones. With handy labels that allow you to select activities based on skills learned, prep time, and activity time, you’ll always have a game plan for how to spend the day. The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book includes: 100+ Educational Activities―Combine fun and important skills like problem solving, social-emotional development, creativity, and more with this toddler activity book. Handy Icons―Pick activities based on the skills learned, prep or activity time, and level of messiness. Low or No Mess―Keep clean-up to a minimum with low or no mess activities designed for small and large spaces alike. Even if skies are cloudy, fun indoor learning can still brighten your day with the The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book.
Contains stimulating ideas for creating a perfect classroom atmosphere. The activities will help children feel confident about coming into the classroom and happy about returning to it. The activities are effective and hold children's interest, while fostering self-confidence, positive attitudes, teamwork and links with home.
Children benefit hugely from regular, frequent and progressive outdoor play, and it should therefore be an integral part of their early education. This addition to the 100 ideas series offers early years practitioners easy-to-implement outdoor play activities and practical advice on managing and evaluating your provision. Dip in and out of the ideas which range in complexity, from 'getting started' activities for practitioners who are inexperienced or less confident about outdoor play, to more challenging strategies for those who have used Forest School ideas. Julie Mountain's wealth of knowledge and abundance of creativity and enthusiasm shines through with activities involving mark making, storytelling, communicating, exploration, maths and mud! In addition, there are guest ideas from outdoor play experts Kierna Corr, Felicity Robinson, Lesley Romanoff, Juliet Robertson, Lily Horseman and Mary Jackson and an extensive further reading section. The ideas in this book will inspire you to get outside and make the most of your outdoor space however big or small it is and whatever the weather decides to throw at you! INCLUDES Teaching tips - Taking it further ideas - Ideas for involving parents - Bonus ideas
101 Playground Games is a collection of active and engaging school playground games that will encourage active learning and social development among children at playtime, this second edition has been updated to include a wealth of new games from around the world. The school playground plays a crucial role in developing all aspects of children’s behaviour and interpersonal learning, and yet there is a growing awareness that children today do not play in the same sociable ways as previous generations. Encouraging children to play games can be hugely beneficial not only for their physical health but also for their social, emotional and mental health. This brilliant resource includes a practical toolkit of photocopiable and downloadable materials along with clear instructions for adults on how to organise a range of different types of games, including: • traditional games • chasing and catching games • singing and dancing games • skipping games and rhymes • parachute games • quiet games • co-operative games Ideal for teachers, lunchtime supervisors, breakfast and after school club leaders as well as group leaders for organisations such as scouts or guides to promote lively and enjoyable games, this book is particularly suited to children aged 5–11 years but can easily be adapted for older children. 101 Playground Games is a book that will make any playtime a richer experience for all.
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. 'An excellent toolkit for managing and building an environment for positivity to shine in the primary classroom. In this book are effective, proven examples of skills and techniques which leap off the page as being both original and powerful. Trying any one of these ideas is going to have a longlasting impact in your classroom, leading to change in the learning too.' Stephen Lockyer, a primary school deputy headteacher Managing behaviour in the primary classroom can be a challenge, but in this brand new book, Molly Potter offers 100 practical ideas and strategies for managing the range of difficult behaviours that you might face as a primary teacher. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced teacher, there will be ideas in this book for you, including strategies for solving individual pupil behaviour problems as well as whole- class approaches. The ideas are creative, tried-and-tested and easy to implement. The book includes tips on how to create a positive learning environment and advice on ensuring your attitude and teaching approaches encourage good behaviour. It introduces a variety of procedures to put in place in your classroom, strategies for dealing with disruptive behaviour and also touches on the causes of extreme behaviour. Molly Potter's ideas are full of examples and subtle changes you can make to your practice straight away to help your successfully manage all types of behaviour in the primary classroom. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners.