Synopses & Reviews
Are you:
- Trying to remember a game that you used to play?
- Looking for an easy-to-make, no-mess snack?
- Struggling to construct a kazoo, wind chime, twirly fish, or other prop?
- Searching for an appropriate story to supplement the day's lesson plan?
- Attempting to teach children how to do "The Chicken Dance?"
You'll find the answers here, as best-selling authors Pam Schiller and Jackie Silberg team up to bring you the ultimate resource! Bursting with new selections and old favorites, each of the 600 activities, stories, games, recipes, props, and dances will enhance any preschool curriculum. Companion to The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants, it is an essential addition to every classroom!
Includes a materials index, theme connection index, and a thematic chart that explains how to use the book to round out any curriculum.
Review
"This book is rich in ideas and could be a time-saver for busy teachers seeking ideas to enrich their themes. I particularly liked the section on action stories that draws on material from so many different countries of culture."--Marilyn Segal, Ph.D., Dean Emeritus of Mailman Segal Institute, Nova Southeastern University
Synopsis
Trying to play a game but canandrsquo;t remember the rules? Looking for your favorite no-bake cookie recipe? Itandrsquo;s all right here! This book is chock-full of more than 500 ways to enhance any curriculum.
Synopsis
Are you: ·Trying to remember a game that you used to play? ·Looking for an easy-to-make, no-mess snack? ·Struggling to construct a kazoo, wind chime, twirly fish, or other prop? ·Searching for an appropriate story to supplement the day’s lesson plan? ·Attempting to teach children how to do “The Chicken Dance?” You’ll find the answers here, as best-selling authors Pam Schiller and Jackie Silberg team up to bring you the ultimate resource! Bursting with new selections and old favorites, each of the 600 activities, stories, games, recipes, props, and dances will enhance any preschool curriculum. Companion to The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants, it is an essential addition to every classroom! Includes a materials index, theme connection index, and a thematic chart that explains how to use the book to round out any curriculum.
Synopsis
Instant access to over 500 favorite activities, games, stories, and more!
Synopsis
Are you searching for just the right story to reinforce your theme? Trying to play a game but can't remember the rules? Looking for your favorite no-bake cookie recipe? It's all right here! This book is chock full of over 500 ways to enhance any curriculum. The companion to The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants, it's a teacher's best friend!
About the Author
Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent resource books. Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker nationally and internationally. She received the Distinquished Alumna Award from Emporia State University, recognizing her current achievements as well as her long and prolific career. Jackie lectures at Johnson County Community College.