Make art fun and accessible to children of all ages with these creative, easy-to-do activities! Excerpted from the national best-sellers Preschool Art and MathArts, this book emphasizes the process of
Winner of the National Parenting Press Honors AwardDid you know? A baby’s brain is 250 percent more active than that of an adult. The networking of the brain's synapses is nearly complete after the f
For the littlest learners, everything is an activity--feeling a rock, trying to lick a bubble, smelling a flower, or poking sand. In Treasure-Basket Explorations: Heuristic Learning for Infants and To
Excerpted from the national best-seller Preschool Art, MaryAnn Kohl brings you 50 creative recipes for fun with Preschool Art: Clay & Dough. Emphasizing the process of art, not the product, this s
Encourages children to experiment with art techniques and styles, discussing painting, collage and paper, drawing, craft and construction, and clay and dough projects.
Presents a variety of language games for young children to improve literacy skills and provide entertainment at home, in the car, or while running errands.
Learn creative new ways to help children think and discover on their own. With over 70 sand and water table ideas, children develop problem-solving skills by applying knowledge, facts, and techniques
Learning about BUGS AND SPIDERS has never been so much fun!Bugs and spiders are fascinating to adults and children alike! Now teachers can take children on an expedition into the mysterious world of s
First published more than 20 years ago, this warm and witty collection of advice has been updated to inspire the teachers of today. Teaching is a challenging job, but it is so worthwhile. Let the teac
Veteran teacher Judy Fujawa offers over two decades of experience in her warm, witty book of lists. Filled with the imminently practical (Creative Gift Ideas, Things to Do With Boxes, Supplies or Mate
Encourages children to experiment with art techniques and styles, discussing painting, collage and paper, drawing, craft and construction, and clay and dough projects.
Presents fifty activities for young gardeners to grow their own flowers, herbs, and vegetables, from growing plants from seed and creating garden markers to decorating a yard with live plants and othe
With quick and simple ideas, 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities is guaranteed to enliven any day. Try Tongue Painting (yes, Tongue Painting!) or Squishy Squeezy (a clean and messy activity!) and open t
Children’s technology guru Warren Buckleitner offers educators and families his expert advice in this valuable guide to making smart choices about technology and young children. Buckleitner’s Guide to
Silberg (Emporia State University) compiles individual and group games, songs, and activities designed to raise children's awareness of the senses. Each activity is paired with a suggested children's
Art Across the Alphabet contains art-centered activities for children aged three to six to reinforce letter recognition, build phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills, and associate reading with FUN
Classroom-tested and teacher approved, these activities help children ages three to six learn all about numbers. With one hundred engaging and fun activities, Learn Every Day About Numbers offers ever
Lead the Way provides short, self-guided overviews that both aspiring and practicing after school professionals need to thrive in their roles. The 24 fundamental insights and strategies can be used as
Open the door to literacy and learning for young dual language learners. In classrooms across the country, teachers are encountering more children who are learning English and who come from diverse la
Volunteering is an important way to cultivate compassion, gratitude, and empathy in children and to bring families together in meaningful ways. For busy parents who want to spend time with their kids
Teachers and children alike will enjoy exploring the concept of shapes with activities such as Have You Seen My Square, The Circle in the Square, and Erase a Shape. The result of a nationwide contest,
Presents a collection of rhythm instrument activities using rhythm sticks, shakers, jingle bells, sand blocks, and other instruments for preschool children.
Presents fifty easy recipes for young children to prepare with the help of their parents, including recipies for breakfast, lunch/dinner, snacks, desserts, and different types of butter.
Without warning, a catastrophic event can destroy an early childhood program. Based on Cathy Grace and Elizabeth Shores’ experiences working in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, Preparing for Disas
Each book in the Learn Every Day series features one hundred activities contributed by teachers around the world. Classroom tested and teacher approved, these activities teach children ages three to
The perfect way to turn children’s love of active games into learning opportunities! Bring science to life as children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, and the weather. The activities in ea
The activities in each chapter of this book are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials an
Develop the fine motor skills your child needs for school success!Fine motor skills are a stepping-stone for school readiness, and Everyday Play gives you the tools you need to make developing those s
Learning about ANIMALS has never been so much fun!Even the youngest children love animals; they want to pet puppies, visit lions at the zoo, and imitate animal sounds. Learn Every Day About Animals is
Willie Mays said that good players can play with their bodies, but great players play with their hearts and minds as well. The same is true for fathering. In Covering Home, author Jack Petrash combine
Bring the joy of creativity, the delight of imagination, and the thrill of an art adventure to young children! The Big Messy Art Book opens the door for children to experience art on a grander, more e
