A collection of activities designed to teach such critical science skills as observing, predicting, ordering, exploring, sorting, and creative thinking
Presents a collection of rhythm instrument activities using rhythm sticks, shakers, jingle bells, sand blocks, and other instruments for preschool children.
Presents fifty-two weeks of handicrafts parents can make with their children, using everyday objects to create five different fun and engaging crafts each week.
All children require nurturing and stimulating learning environments, but typical early childhood classrooms should be modified for children with special needs. The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom
Most preschool teachers have musical instruments in their classrooms, but may not realize they can use them for science explorations.Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math—STEAM—
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
"Resource book for teachers of children ages birth to 18 months, including information on creating an appropriate environment, and activities to use in the classroom"--Provided by publisher.
An essential resource that all teachers will appreciate! Written by two experienced teachers, Preschool Classroom Management offers solutions and suggestions to help you tackle behavior issues in the
Teacher-created, classroom-tested activities guaranteed to capture the attention of your kindergartners! Experiment with original art activities, try new games, taste new recipes, and find helpful ti
The Innovations series is a complete, interactive curriculum for infants and toddlers. In addition to the wealth of activities, each book includes these critical components: applying child development
While most activity books encourage indoor explorations, countless adventures and learning opportunities await outside! Going for a walk or exploring the local community can bring about much more than
With over 600 activities, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities is the result of a nationwide search for the most unique, fun, developmentally appropriate, and educational experiences for child
Preschool Math is organized by curriculum area, making it easy to integrate the activities into daily plans. Preschool Math encourages teachers to use children's natural curiosity and interests with
A comprehensive (40+ hour) self-directed manual is just what teachers need to effectively implement one of the best infant and toddler curriculum resources, Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curri
Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum is a complete, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. In addition to a wealth of activities and experiences, The Comprehensive Inf
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
Organized by themes commonly used throughout preschool classrooms, Literacy Play provides a creative and effective way to teach literacy skills to young children. Each of the dramatic play areas incl
Play is learning! But play in the early years is endangered by the emphasis on push-down academics, mounting parental expectations, and pressures on early childhood teachers to prepare young children
Build the home-school connection to prepare for kindergarten! Studies show that parent and family involvement with school is an important factor in children’s later academic success. Many famili
This newest addition to the best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series expands the scope of the series by offering complete lesson plans. Written and created by teachers, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Lesson
With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures will open up an amazing world of exploration and discovery through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. Each chapter focuses on on
The first page of each two-page lesson features a learning objective, a literacy activity, extension activities, a daily reflection, and vocabulary. The second page has adaptations specific to the li
Responding to children's interests is at the heart of emergent curriculum and central to the Innovations approach to early childhood education. Designed for teachers of three- to five-year-olds, Inn
Written just for four-year-olds, this collection of over 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities has everything from songs and books to activities in art, circle time, transitions, science, m
What do children need to learn first? Their ABCs? Their numbers? As it turns out, the “what” children need to develop is their social intelligence and emotional intelligence, the essential building bl
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
Teachers of toddlers loved Toddlers Together. This new book is arranged seasonally, and packed with over 200 activities arranged by theme within each season. Additions include 19 new themes; how to se
Banish Boredom helps parents find activities that they enjoy, while their children learn and have fun. Based on her popular blog, Not-So-SAHM, Rebecca Green takes readers on an inspiring journey using
Teachers know how important it is to develop children’s fine motor skills as a stepping stone to future learning. Christy Isbell’s new book, Mighty Fine Motor Fun, provides teachers with the tools and
The first years of teaching are full of any number of unexpected problems and issues that can frustrate even the most prepared early childhood educator. Based on her popular blog, Sophia Pappas' book
Enhance literacy skills, bring the magic of a good book to the classroom, and encourage healthy, active lifestyles in young children with Read! Move! Learn!. This new book has over 150 active learning
Organized by month, teachers will find 360 hands-on activities, games and ideas for fun learning every day of the year. Each month begins with a pre-planned activity calendar indicating learning skill
Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf education and its philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Through lear
Rainy Day Activities has everything you need to make being stuck inside fun! Filled with quiet games to create relaxing moments, active games to get the wiggles out, and games that require no material
