Mini pine forests, ice mobiles, penguin bowling, and more will make crafty kids forget all about the freezing temperatures outside. But these winter projects will do much more than simply entertain. Informative texts highlighting different aspects of the season link art and earth science in a way that effectively utilizes both cognitive and tactile learning.
There isn’t anything more appropriate for springtime than these charming projects! By gathering some of the materials from nature, reading about them, and then assembling the projects, students will have a great time as they learn through an invigorating mixture of fresh air, exercise, earth science, and art!
Who doesn't love summer? Of course, students look forward to the academic break, but there are many educational opportunities this warm season provides outside the classroom. These fun step-by-step projects are sure to engage young readers while the accompanying facts will keep them learning year-round.
The leaves change color, the air grows cool and crisp, and animals prepare for winter. Autumn is a magical season, but the quick crafts found in this book will make it even more so. Each fall-themed project uses seasonal materials commonly found in nature and ties in informative text, combining textual and tactile learning into one unforgettable educational experience.
Leaders can now take young adolescents inside the meaning of the most prominent liturgical seasons. Through this resource of over 50 different activities, young adolescents will examine concrete symbols of some of the most beloved traditions of the Church alongside popular practices of today. Activities include Rearview Mirror Messages "Piece" Be with You Advent Wreath Blessing Watch While You Wait Dressed for Christ The Immaculate Conception of Mary Preparing for Christmas Journey to the Inns: Las Posadas Family Tree: Feast of the Family The Magi Return Press Conference Welcome to Mardi Gras Return to God The Interruption of the "Now"
Celebrating the seasons provides a wonderful opportunity to embrace creativity together as a family. It’s also a fun way to decorate for, prepare for, and learn about the holidays we celebrate. In The Artful Year, you’ll find a year’s worth of art activities, crafts, recipes, and more to help make each season special. These artful explorations are more than just craft projects—they are ways for your family to create memories and mementos and develop creatively, all while exploring nature, new ideas, and traditions. The book includes: • Arts and crafts, using the materials, colors, and themes of the season • Ideas and decorations for celebrating the holidays together • Favorite seasonal recipes that are fun for children to help make (and eat!) • Suggested reading lists of children’s picture books about the seasons and holidays The 175+ activities in this book are perfect for children ages one to eight, and for creating traditions that appeal to all ages.
Making learning fun and interactive builds excitment for your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of important events in American history such as Colonial America, The American Revolution, American Indian Experience, The Civil War, the Oregon Trail, Immigration, and the Civil Rights Movement. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and supports college and career readiness skills. The hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. In addition to history-based lessons, this resource includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. The games in Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history.
Making learning fun and interactive is a surefire way to excite your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for major historical topics. While the goal of these activities is to create excitement and to spark interest in further study, they are also standards based and include grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. Encouraging teamwork, creativity, intelligent reflection, and decision making, the games of Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history. 192pp.
Keeping toddlers happy and stimulated at the same time isn't easy - as any parent can tell you. But in The Everything Toddler Activities Book, parents find hundreds of exercises that keep youngsters smiling even as they advance their mental and physical growth. Designed to challenge their minds as well as their bodies, these activities include active play, art, and movement exploration as well as memory and discovery games, crafts, and nursery songs. Includes age-appropriate activities for: Going to the playground, park, and beach Building social and emotional skills Traveling by car or plane Practicing movement and dance Celebrating seasons and holidays Packed with a variety of creative games to speed their cognitive, physiological, and emotional maturity, The Everything Toddler Activities Book is the perfect tool for parents looking for fun ways to stimulate their child's development.