StoryCraft

StoryCraft
Author: Martha Seif Simpson
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2015-11-17
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0786492155

While storytelling is a great favorite of preschoolers, many elementary age children are more drawn to crafts and other activities. StoryCraft is an award-winning library program that combines storytelling with crafts in an exciting and engaging activity for children in first through third grades. Each one-hour program includes storytelling, a craft, movement, activities, music, and discussion. This collection of StoryCraft programs presents 50 fun and educational theme-based sessions. Each includes suggestions for promotion, music, crafts, activities, and stories. The sessions also include bibliographies to help direct young readers toward additional reading, as well as diagrams, detailed instructions, and supply lists for the crafts. The themes range from a Jungle Safari to Math Mayhem to a Western Roundup, all encouraging children to enjoy reading in a variety of ways. Each session has plenty of suggestions, so that the program can be customized. Helpful Hints for implementing the program can help any librarian, volunteer, or parent turn a ho-hum storytime into a dazzling StoryCraft time.

Indoor Games

Indoor Games
Author: Camelia Gherib
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781547190416

Get The Amazing Benefits Of Fun Indoor Games ** Get this book by Amazon Best Selling Author Camelia Gherib** How many times have you heard the phrase, "I'm so bored" on a rainy day or even worse on a sunny day? Are you ever tempted to plop your children in front of the TV or a video game system? Perhaps you feel you have tried it all. Maybe your kids have never liked games. Are you out of fun ideas to try? Whatever your situation you are sure to find some amazing games in this book! Would you like your child to get up and get moving? You will find lots of amusing games that incorporate all types of movement to get the wiggles and giggles out of your child. Does your child love watching stories where the hero beats the bad guy? Would your kid enjoy hunting for lost treasure? Can you imagine playing basketball inside? Are you interested in helping your child learn new things while having fun? No problem! This book includes different games for a variety of interests. If you are looking for new ideas or want an update on an old game, there is something here for you to share with your kids to keep them entertained for hours! Most of the games are designed to be played alone, with a parent, or with a group. If you have an only child, don't worry about inviting a whole brigade of neighborhood children into the house to play these games. Another great thing about the indoor games you will find in this book is that they are played with relatively few items. Most of the parts are made from items lying about your house, like construction paper, paper plates, masking tape, ping pong balls, bean bags, pool noodles, and a timer. This means there's no need for you to run out and get anything before you can begin playing. So even if a rainy day catches you by surprise, you will be ready to roll, hop, hide, kick, and toss with just a few household items. 21 Fun Indoor Games for Kids Book Includes FREE BONUS Baskets, Balls & Drinking Straws Stand Up, Sit Down, Turn Around, Touch the Ground Don't Stand By . . . Let It Fly Indoor games will have you laughing and playing in all new ways with your child! In the process of learning the games, you will spend quality time teaching and learning from each other. Isn't that what every parent wants? Extra special time set aside with their kids to connect and have fun? You bet it is! So take a few minutes to read through the instructions and then pick out one game to try today. You will not regret the time invested in creating meaningful and active play experiences for your child! Download This Book NOW and Get Your Limited-Time FREE Book “ Tags: Indoor Games, Children, Kids

The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book

The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book
Author: Amanda Morin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1440565325

Who says learning can't be fun? Using the word "educational" can be the quickest way to lose a child's interest. But the games, projects, and experiments in The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book are so much fun, your kids won't even know they're learning! Not only will your kids be entertained and have fun, they'll learn skills in the key areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. With 145 indoor and outdoor activities including: Comic strip sequencing Round robin storytelling Lollipop patterns The 25-cent pyramid Cookie fractions Balloon terrarium These activities are geared for kids aged 5–12, making this a go-to resource for years to come. And most activities use materials that are in your house! This easy-to-use guide is full of creative ideas and expert advice to help you be your kids' best learning partner.

The Social Play Record

The Social Play Record
Author: Chris White
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1843104008

This is a practical resource for assessing and developing social play in children with autistic spectrum disorders or difficulties with social interaction. It is suitable for assessing children of all learning abilities and stages of development, from early infancy to adolescence, and includes photocopiable assessment and intervention materials.

Project Zero Frameworks for Early Childhood Education: Project Spectrum : early learning activities

Project Zero Frameworks for Early Childhood Education: Project Spectrum : early learning activities
Author: Howard Gardner
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1998-11-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780807737675

The groundbreaking work of Harvard University psychologist Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences and Tufts University psychologist David Henry Feldman on nonuniversal development is fast becoming the standard by which children's intelligence and cognitive development is understood. In this landmark three-volume set, Mara Krechevsky and her colleagues at Project Zero make these insights available for both teachers and scholars alike. This curriculum resource provides enriching activities in a wide variety of disciplines, including mechanics and construction, movement, and music.

The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book

The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book
Author: Krissy Bonning-Gould
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781641523356

Turn a rainy day into a chance for kids 1 to 3 to learn through play―indoors. It’s raining, it’s pouring, but staying inside doesn’t have to be boring―just bring the fun indoors! In The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book, you’ll find more than 100 toddler activities designed to inspire learning and make sure that grey skies never put a damper on having fun. Watch your toddler exercise fine motor skills with the Magical Starry Sky or create Emotion Spoon Puppets to bolster language development. No matter what appeals to your little one, every idea in this toddler activity book provides an opportunity to practice key developmental milestones. With handy labels that allow you to select activities based on skills learned, prep time, and activity time, you’ll always have a game plan for how to spend the day. The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book includes: 100+ Educational Activities―Combine fun and important skills like problem solving, social-emotional development, creativity, and more with this toddler activity book. Handy Icons―Pick activities based on the skills learned, prep or activity time, and level of messiness. Low or No Mess―Keep clean-up to a minimum with low or no mess activities designed for small and large spaces alike. Even if skies are cloudy, fun indoor learning can still brighten your day with the The Rainy Day Toddler Activity Book.

Brain Food

Brain Food
Author: Paul Fleisher
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000490793

Be the one to make a difference in your students' thinking! With more than 100 games to choose from, Brain Food is your one-stop source for exploring the fun in learning. This compilation is filled with new as well as traditional brain games, and most need little more than paper and a pencil to get you started. Each game is classroom tested and tailored to encourage cooperation and teamwork as well as deductive logic. The book includes: word games, math games, logic games, memory games, and much more! One exciting aspect of this book is that it has a bit of an international flavor. It is filled with fun games from around the world that challenge and stimulate young minds. From the Japanese strategy game Hasami Shogi, to the traditional African game Wari, to the deductive game Witch Hunt, to the word challenge Wordbuilder, these mind-stretching tools encourage complex thinking skills. Games by their very nature require thinking. With Brain Food you'll get teaching tools such as Alphamazement—a game of strategy that challenges both visual and verbal skills by having players connect letters of the alphabet in a zigzagging maze. Or, try the traditional Maori game Mu-Torere to enhance visual and mathematical skills. Grades 4-12

The Big Book of Kids Activities

The Big Book of Kids Activities
Author: Holly Homer
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1645673251

500 Easy, Creative and Fun Activities That You and Your Family Will Love Never again will you hear the all-too-common call of, “I’m bored!” Whether you’re making glow-in-the-dark slime, launching rocket ships, conducting backyard science experiments or playing Family Four Square, there are super fun activities for children aged 3 to 12. This incredible compilation of bestselling kids’ activities books is perfect for parents, grandparents and babysitters looking for new ways to entertain kids for hours on end. Not only are there great group games and crafts, but there are also dozens of learning games to help kids brush up on reading, writing and math in a fun and engaging way. With outdoor and indoor activities plus tips for adjusting each one according to your child’s age, you’ll have an almost never-ending supply of activities that will keep your children laughing and learning—no television needed.

The Incredible Indoor Games Book

The Incredible Indoor Games Book
Author: Bob Gregson
Publisher: Instructional Fair
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780742419407

This text is full of creative and fun group projects, games and activities suitable for indoor play. Students use problem-solving skills, imagination, spontaneity, cooperation, and collaboration to socialize, interact, and enhance the curriculum. It is perfect for a variety of multiple intelligences.