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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Help children of all learning styles and strengths improve their critical thinking skills with these creative, cross-curricular activities. Each engaging activity focuses on skills such as recognizing and recalling, evaluating, and analyzing.
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.
Bright Ideas is crammed with lively easy-to-use ideas to brighten up your day. * Very simple to use - slot into your existing teahing. * Ideal for busy teachers - one page per activity. * Fresh, ready-to-use teaching ideas and resources. * Addresses the rea day-to-day needs of the classroom teacher.