Activities with games, exercises, and songs to use with children aged three to nine, for developing coordination, rhythm, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Motion is a change in an object's position. This fascinating title explains in a clear, simple way how objects are moved by a change in energy. Simple activities show young readers how energy is changed by applying a force, either by coming in contact with an object or by a force that does not touch it physically, like gravity. Teacher's guide available.
Kids use movement to play, communicate, and express emotions. This book show teachers how they can channel this kinesthetic language into constructive learning experiences.
"This picture book traces the impressive career of Sophie Kowalevski, the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics requiring original research. As a girl, Sophie is fascinated by the equations her father uses to wallpaper her room. She proves herself a prodigy, and tutors are impressed enough to give her private lessons. Despite universities that refuse to allow women on campus or to pay them to teach, Sophie is able to distinguish herself with her research into partial differential equations. Sophie receives a doctorate and becomes the first female professional mathematician in Northern Europe. The book mentions several of Kowalevski's mathematical contributions and closes with an encouraging message about women in mathematics"--
Learn to sign in a fun, creative way! Includes 22 simple, repetitive songs such as Magic Penny, Happy Birthday, This Land is Your Land. Rhythm and repetition of songs stimulates learning process. Useful too, in mainstream classes where hearing children can sing and sign with hearing impaired classmates. Youth groups can earn merit badges by learning to sing and sign, families can have lots of fun, too. Includes guitar notes and glassary of sign descriptions for 325 word vocabulary.