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Author | : Megan Lotts |
Publisher | : ALA Editions |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-09-17 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
This book demonstrates the ways in which cultivating a sense of play in library work fosters flexibility, creativity, innovation, teamwork, and increased patron and community engagement.
Author | : Pam Flowers |
Publisher | : Graphic Arts Books |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2015-07-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1941821979 |
From the beginning one puppy was different from the rest. He was big and black, his brother and sisters small and gray. While the others lay quietly snuggled against their mother, this puppy squirmed and wiggled constantly.So begins the inspiring true story of a puppy whose boundless energy almost got the best of him. Douggie: The Playful Puppy Who Became a Sled Dog Hero is Pam Flowers's tribute to the pup who seemed destined to remain the class clown. But Pam saw potential in this exuberant youngster, and Douggie's intelligence and persistence ultimately earned him the position of lead dog for a dangerous 325-mile expedition to the Magnetic North Pole.As the lead dog, Douggie lead the sled dog team on this exciting adventure traveling across the frozen sea of the far Canadian north for 18 days, surviving many challenges and returning home safely. Douggie went on to become a top lead dog and lead a subsequent trip of 2,500 miles.
Author | : Megan Lotts |
Publisher | : ALA Editions |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-05-21 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780838949474 |
This book shows academic and public libraries the many benefits of nurturing a culture of creativity, offering hands-on guidance on encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration, launching active-learning events that highlight collections and services, fostering goodwill and trust-building, and forming partnerships that promote library visibility.
Author | : Jed Dearybury |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2020-06-30 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1119674395 |
Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun. Research studies show that all students—young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural—benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, The Playful Classroom describes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. Building on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors’ companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to: Provide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life Combine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning Promote trust, collaboration, and growth in students Develop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson Foster critical thinking in any school community The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages is a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.
Author | : Andrew Walsh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2018-09-03 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781911500070 |
Aimed mainly at staff in libraries, especially those who teach information skills in FE/HE, this book contains many examples of games and playful interactions to help turn the information literacy classroom into a more playful space. Some theory behind the use of play and games are covered to help readers use these approaches more effectively.
Author | : Eugene Van Erven |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1992-08-22 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9780253112880 |
"The Playful Revolution is an entertaining journal.... exemplary... " -- Illusions "The Playful Revolution breaks new ground by documenting developmental theatre in Asia in its current socio-political and economic ethos... " -- New Theatre Quarterly "[T]his book is the account of a personal journey through Asia, a written documentary of a quest to find political theatre that really works and that possesses a vitality and passion that the contemporary Western theatre seems to have lost." -- from the book In this groundbreaking book, van Erven reports on the liberation theatre movements throughout Asia, which include a diverse collection of creative artists whose politics range from liberal to revolutionary but who all share a common goal of using grass-roots theatre as an agent of liberation.
Author | : Valerie Horton |
Publisher | : ALA Editions |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2021-04-02 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780838949870 |
By proudly owning the audaciousness of the Big Idea, libraries demonstrate both their resiliency and value to their communities. This resource shares the insights and practical knowledge to make it happen.
Author | : Reid Byers |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020-11 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781584563884 |
Author | : Tony Mitton |
Publisher | : Walker Childrens |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2007-10-30 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : |
While enjoying a full day of their favorite activities, a group of young penguins helps a baby seal that has been separated from her mother.
Author | : Aimee Curtis Pfitzner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781733345552 |
Let's Play! Using some favorite children's books, singing games, listening activities, and original songs, Aimee has created dozens of Orff process lesson plans to activite children and let the PLAY with music.Learning through play helps a child make sense of the world around them. Playful learning increases confidence as well as self-esteem and builds relationships with others. It helps children problem-solve, understand rules and limits, encourages conflict resolution, inspires creativity and expands language.Why play? Mr. Rogers had it right when he said,"When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives."Online materials are included with each book, including manipulatives, visuals, and vocal scores. Playlists for musical resources are available in iTunes and Spotify. Purchasers will be directed to a secure download page when the transaction is complete.