Activities That Teach

Activities That Teach
Author: Tom Jackson
Publisher: Red Rock Pub
Total Pages: 231
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9780966463316

A collection of sixty creative, innovative, and user-friendly Active Learning lesson plans which will influence student behavior and attitudes for a lifetime.

101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving

101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving
Author: Arthur B. VanGundy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2008-03-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 047036890X

Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in today?s competitive business environment. The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies? In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundy -- a pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solving -- has compiled 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals. The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved. Each of the book?s 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity. Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to: Generate creative ideas to solve problems. Avoid patterned and negative thinking. Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas. Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups. Order your copy today.

Games That Teach

Games That Teach
Author: Steve Sugar
Publisher: Pfeiffer
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1998-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Games aren't just for kids. Games can help people learn business ideas: games can teach. Steve Sugar's adaptable design put an end to tired, scripted business games. With Sugar's help, your games will always be both fitting and new. These designs are enjoyable, but they are also "games that teach" - every game has a practical, instructional purpose. In this book you'll get: an abundance of unique and playful games, a handy selection matrix, and a simple seven-step game implementation model. This plan shows you how to customize designs for your own use.

Activities That Teach Family Values

Activities That Teach Family Values
Author: Tom Jackson
Publisher: Educational Media Corporation
Total Pages: 222
Release: 1998-06-01
Genre: Child development
ISBN: 9780966463309

Share your values with your family without lecturing. Fifty-two activities cover such areas as caring, cooperation, honesty, perseverance, respect, responsibility, service to others, and more.

Easy Activities for Building Social Skills

Easy Activities for Building Social Skills
Author: Nancy Leber
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780439163538

"Dozens of effective classroom strategies and activities to teach cooperation and communication, manners and respect, positive behavior and more!"-- cover.

Talking with Your Toddler

Talking with Your Toddler
Author: Teresa Laikko
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1612435890

A HANDY PARENT'S GUIDE THAT TURNS PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INTO CHILD'S PLAY Are you concerned that your child is not verbalizing? The solution may be as simple as a game. Talking with Your Toddler teaches you how to stimulate speech using everyday play. It makes learning to talk fun and engaging for your child. With proven therapies and easy-to-follow activities, Talking with Your Toddler makes an ideal home companion. - Tips to promote talking throughout the day - Hands-on games that teach new words - Tricks for turning drive time into talk time - Fun ways to promote further practice - Techniques for keeping kids engaged Written by experienced speech professionals, this book’s straightforward approach is equally useful for parents at home, teachers in the classroom or therapists in a clinic.

The Name Jar

The Name Jar
Author: Yangsook Choi
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307793443

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.

Still More Activities That Teach

Still More Activities That Teach
Author: Tom Jackson
Publisher: Educational Media Corporation
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2000-08
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9780966463354

Now there are three books from this dynamic writer-trainer that contain a total of 195 creative, innovative, and user-friendly lesson plans for Active Learning -- a teaching strategy which promotes cooperation, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, and experiential learning. The activities focus on such things as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, goal setting, stress management, communication skills, self-esteem, and problem solving. They work well with upper elementary through high school students.