Synopses & Reviews
Children can pluck an elastic band to learn about the vibrations that create music, or they can bake a cake to learn measurement and reading skills.
Everyday Early Learning provides a myriad of ways to use everyday items for great early learning opportunities. For each activity, the book lists an age range, materials, step-by-step instructions, and possible variations. All are inexpensive and allow children to learn without much adult involvement.
These projects will help children develop skills in language and literacy, math and logical thinking, science and problem-solving, and art and creative representation, as well as social and physical skills.
Synopsis
Jeff A. Johnson shows how childcare providers can create inexpensive toys and games from household items.
About the Author
Jeff A. Johnson has more than 18 years of child care experience. A former center director, he operates a family child care program and is on the board and executive committee for the National Association for Family Child Care. He is also author of Do-it-Yourself Early Learning, Finding Your Smile Again, and Everyday Early Learning, and speaks at conferences nationwide.