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Author: Diana Loomans
Publisher: H J Kramer
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780915811991
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLoomans, creator of The Laughing Classroom programs, and Kolberg, founder of the Comedy Sportz improvisation theater company, describe how to build education on a foundation of silliness. They do not provide an index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Peter Medgyes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-04-11
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 0521799600
DOWNLOAD EBOOK120 activities to inject some lighthearted fun into lessons whilst still being grounded in respected language learning theory.
Author: Cheryl Miller Thurston
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Published: 2002-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781877673146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical and fun-to-read, this book includes 29 tips for tapping into the power of humor, as well as many examples of materials that encourage laughter and learning.
Author: Martine Agassi
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 2014-09-10
Total Pages: 14
ISBN-13: 1575427788
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt’s never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and full-color illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
Author: Diana Loomans
Publisher: H J Kramer
Published: 2011-02-08
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 193207340X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat do children really want their parents to know, and what do children need to grow into thriving adults? Most parents have a deep desire to do what’s best for their children, but unfortunately kids don’t come with instruction manuals. Diana Loomans and her daughter, Julia Godoy, are here to help. They offer twelve powerful keys to raising a happy, responsible, and fulfilled child, including: Teach by example Allow room to grow and make mistakes Give acknowledgment and show appreciation Use positive discipline with respect Based on a popular poem co-written by this mother-and-daughter team, this book is filled with inspiring stories, ideas, and exercises to use with children of all ages. The authors will help you focus on what’s most important, resulting in a parent-child relationship filled with mutual respect and love.
Author: Alexis Ludewig
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2007-07-13
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 0071594027
DOWNLOAD EBOOK101 ways to energize any ho-hum day Created by award-winning educators, these easy-to-learn, giggle-as-you-go games are designed to be both fun and educational. These activities in reading, logic, science, measuring, listening, social studies, and math are the perfect complement to your K-5 curriculum. Get the fun and the learning started with games such as: Bug Bite: Players flip over vocabulary word cards and slap the table when a bug card comes up. Whoever slaps first reads all the words and then keeps the card. The child with the most cards wins! Bull's-Eye Feather Math: Children blow feathers around a bull's-eye game board with straws as they sharpen their multiplication skills. Geography Baseball: Players find map locations that are “pitched” to them. The more “hits” they get, the faster they score runs. Fishy Facts: Players snag paper fish with a fishing pole and hook. If they can answer the question on the side of the fish, they score. . . . and many more! BONUS: Games are ranked for noise levels!
Author: Diane Loomans
Publisher: H J Kramer
Published: 2011-12-20
Total Pages: 35
ISBN-13: 1932073582
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"I am lovable! I am lovable! I am lovable!" are the magic words that open the gates to the Kingdom of Self-Esteem. Blending a lively narrative, charming illustrations, and valuable lessons in living, this book conducts young readers to the enchanted realm where twenty-four remarkable animals, each embodying a facet of self-esteem, await them. Each lovable animal gives children a way of identifying with and creating the qualities that make up a positive self-image. Thought by many educators and social scientists to be the key to preventing crime and alcohol and drug abuse, high self-esteem is a gift that endures for a lifetime.
Author: Elizabeth Haze Vega
Publisher: Rayve Productions
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 1877810355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwo African tribes in conflict are brought together by a melodious, laughing river. Incorporates accurate musical notes which create a song by story's end.
Author: Ron Burgess
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781575420752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUtilizing the theory that students learn better when ideas are presented with humor, this book presents "149 2/3" group-tested tips on lightening up presentations by using props, puppets, cartoons, games, costumes, music, and magic.
Author: Jerry Evanski
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2008-10-30
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 1452294976
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Chock full of great ideas and easy to use! Whether you are a novice teacher or an established pro, there is a great deal of worthwhile information in this book. It′s obvious that the author has spent most of his life in the classroom. The strategies he offers meet the needs of any teacher." —Al Diver, Principal Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Proven ideas to keep all students attentive and motivated while learning! This handy guide is a fun, creative collection of practical strategies that teachers of all grade levels can use to stimulate, invigorate, and re-energize learners whenever they need a "brain break." Each section presents specific activities and engaging techniques to capture and maintain students′ attention. These state-changing activities use movement, games, groups, and adjustments to the classroom environment to help students refocus, be creative, and learn more effectively. The author provides techniques based on brain research to: Keep the learning environment fresh Help students focus on the task at hand Stimulate students′ brains in the middle of a lesson Build a sense of community, teamwork, and rapport in the classroom Classroom Activators illustrates how simple changes can transform the energy level in your classroom, keep students engaged, and improve learning outcomes.
