Learn to Draw Zoo Animals

Learn to Draw Zoo Animals
Author: Robbin Cuddy
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1633221032

Perfect for young artists, Learn to Draw Zoo Animals offers step-by-step lessons in drawing a bear, lion, camel, and more, with color photos, fun facts, trivia and quizzes.

Old MacDonald Had a . . . Zoo?

Old MacDonald Had a . . . Zoo?
Author: Iza Trapani
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607349736

An extended retelling of the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" by beloved author/illustrator Iza Trapani featuring zoo animals running amok on the farmstead. Iza Trapani is known for her clever twists on classic nursery rhymes. This time she outdoes herself with a vist to longtime favorite Old MacDonald. His busy little farm--with a moo, moo here and a moo, moo there is out of controwhen zoo animals like kangaroos, elephants, and hippos join the menagerie. What's a farmer to do? Iza Trapani's hilarious, jam-packed illustrations are full of details animal-loving readers will point at with glee. And the sweet ending will keep them giggling until the next reading.

A Children's Zoo

A Children's Zoo
Author: Tana Hoban
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1985-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0688052029

Come to the zoo with Tana Hoban! Look at the animals. What are they? What are they like? The youngest visitor to this zoo can identify the creatures and describe them -- starting with Tana Hoban's words and adding to them. And, for those who want it, there is a glossary that includes where each animal lives and what it eats. Tana Hoban's stunning photographs will captivate young naturalists everywhere.

Step by Step Drawing Zoo Animals

Step by Step Drawing Zoo Animals
Author: Fiona Watt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-06-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781474989787

This beautiful step by step drawing book will keep your children busy, while they learn to draw lots of different wonderful zoo animals. Complete beginners can learn how to draw all kinds of zoo animals. Each page has colourful, step-by-step instructions with space to practise and doodle in. Includes additional hints and tips for drawing animals in their natural habitats, changing their facial expressions and colouring in.

The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook

The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook
Author: Rebecca Rupp
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages: 882
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0609801090

Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.

Teach Baby to Talk ... and Make Reading Fun

Teach Baby to Talk ... and Make Reading Fun
Author: Sandra Jean Smith
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2012-11-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 162516064X

Teach Baby to Talk ... and Make Reading Fun, The Importance of Speech and Language in Learning to Read begins by recounting author Sandra Jean Smith’s experience as a teacher of illiterate adults, and also examines the possible causes for the ever-growing number of children starting school with speech problems unseen in previous generations.Smith’s research on this topic, interspersed with her personal stories make for impressive reading. She uses humour and anecdotes to entertain and inform readers.Learn the latest research into these problems and what parents can do to prevent and rectify them. Chapter summaries reinforce her research.The content covers such vtopics as childcare and parenting issues, the problems associated with children learning to speak, and the consequent implications for learning to read. She also discusses the library’s role in stimulating and extending children’s interest in reading to counteract the influence of computer games and television.Teach Baby to Talk is written in an easy-to-read format with minimal educational jargon. The book is a must-read for parents and anyone working with very young children.

Developing Voice Through the Language Arts

Developing Voice Through the Language Arts
Author: Kathryn Henn-Reinke
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412918111

Let every voice be heard! Developing Voice Through the Language Arts shows prospective teachers how to use the language arts to connect diverse students to the world around them and help them develop their own literate voices. This book considers the integrated nature of the primary language arts - reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. Authors Kathryn Henn-Reinke and Geralyn A. Chesner encourage preservice and inservice teachers to take a reflective, balanced approach in preparing to teach language arts.

Project Based Learning: 72 Projects for Homeschooling or Classroom

Project Based Learning: 72 Projects for Homeschooling or Classroom
Author: Andreea Pavăl
Publisher: Andreea Pavăl
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2024-08-29
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Are you frustrated by traditional curriculums that stifle your child's creativity and fail to engage their curiosity? If you’re tired of rigid lesson plans that don’t align with your educational philosophy, this curriculum is your solution. Featuring 72 adaptable projects designed for children aged 5-9, this resource allows you to tailor each activity to your child’s unique learning level and style. Covering essential subjects like Science, Social Studies, Art, Health and Nutrition, Technology and Engineering, Mathematics, Reading and Language Arts, and Life Skills, it’s perfect for both homeschooling and classroom use. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, part of a co-op, or an educator seeking to enrich your classroom, this curriculum provides the tools you need to nurture your child's potential. It's especially suited for families who embrace Montessori, unschooling, or project-based learning, offering the flexibility to align with your unique approach to education.

Play in the Early Years

Play in the Early Years
Author: Marilyn Fleer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2021-03-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1009053167

Play is crucial to the learning and development of children in the early years. The third edition of Play in the Early Years is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to 8 years old. Drawing on classical and contemporary theories, this text examines social, cultural and institutional approaches to play, and explores a range of strategies for successfully integrating play into early years settings and primary classrooms. This edition features a new chapter on conceptual playworlds, which demonstrates what conceptual playworlds look like to infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, and children transitioning into school. The text features classroom vignettes and photographs designed to help students connect theory to practice, and reflection questions and research activities encourage in-depth reflection and extend learning. Highly regarded by early childhood researchers and practitioners alike, Play in the Early Years remains an essential resource for pre-service students.