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A must for every early childhood teacher, this resource includes 32weekly popular themes and over 600 developmentally appropriateactivities designed to engage young learners. All the research,planning, and scheduling has already been done. You just have to openthe book, choose a theme, and begin teaching! Morning circle activities,a guide to children's literature, and integrated activities areincludes. 160 pages.

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Perfect for Playschool
I got this book on the recommendation of my sister. I am doing a parent co-op playschool (pre-preschool) with a few friends and their two-year-olds. There are so many fun activities and ideas in this book, it is definitely worth the purchase. We have enjoyed using it and look forward to using it for the year to come!

Very helpful
I am an Early Childhood Education student. This book has helped me when I've had to get a unit plan together quickly. It gives a calendar with each day's lesson so there is no guess work. ... Read more

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Music, Moving & Learning in Early Childhood
Wonderful work! Congratulations. It reads so well, & is so comprehensive, clear & well organized - should become a classic!

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In her book, 'Music, Moving & Learning in Early Childhood,' well-known music educator Paula Melville-Clark presents a much needed resource for those involved in teaching music in early childhood. The book is written for educators, music specialists, parents and for anyone who has an interest in the potential of music and movement in the early years. Beautifully presented with photos, illustrations and colorful graphics, the book consists of three easy to use sections designed to make music teaching in the early years enjoyable and achievable.  The first section of the book covers the fundamental theory and practice of music and movement. It deals with the basic concepts that the adult should understand in order to teach music through movement effectively including chapters on understanding the elements of music, the elements of movement, the link between music and movement and understanding the voice. This section also discusses the developing child with information on general child development, music and multiple intelligence, the stages of motor and musical development and the sensory systems of learning. The learning environments in which children can be musically engaged are examined and the content and planning of guided music and movement sessions are discussed.  The second section of the book contains 32 sequential lesson plans for 3 - 5 year olds participating in guided music and movement sessions, enough for a whole year of planning. Colorfully and concisely presented, the lesson plans are easily adaptable for younger or older children and are an invaluable resource for novice or experienced teachers. The third section contains a music book that includes over 60 songs and chants composed by the author. These songs have been written specifically to support a movement and music approach while also tapping into the areas of development and intelligence. For those who do not read music or play an instrument, a CD is available by separate purchase from the publisher.  By providing a firm foundation and practical guide to the subject this book enables and encourages its readers to success. Student or novice teachers will find the skills and understanding necessary to become proficient in guiding young children-s musical experience and thought. More experienced teachers will find a plethora of new ideas, songs and activities to inspire their teaching. This is the book early childhood educators in Australia asked for. It-s a -must have- for libraries, university teaching courses, kindergartens, early child care centers and families with young children.

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A thematic unit for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten, focusing on Kenya. This book deftly takes the class through such key ideas as "We Live in a Big World with Many People," "People Around the World Have Needs and Wants," "The United States is Home to People from All Over the World," "Some People Live in a Country in East Africa Called Kenya," and then to details about the country. It is an excellent early introduction to the diversity of peoples around the world. ... Read more

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Great Curriculum
We use this entire series (4 books plus bible story book) in our church based daycare program. Kids love it. Teachers love it. Easy to use. Easy to follow. Substitutes can easily plug into the flow of the day. Incorporates God into every area of learning. I highly recommend this series. ... Read more

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inclusive infant - prek
This book has confirmed activities and goals that I have been doing with my inclusive classroom. It also gave me many more ideas to use with my children. It has a lot more ideas for special needs situations that I haven't had yet. ... Read more

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A keystone acquisition for any early education library
Teachers who have developing young children as well as special needs kids in their classes receive a powerful collection of lesson plans complete with materials lists, group activity objectives, assessment strategies, and modifications to make the lesson plans accessible for all children, including those with special needs. Teachers can use these plans to meet state and national needs in a fine survey balancing child-initiated with teacher-directed activities. Very highly recommended as a keystone acquisition for any early education library.
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This best seller is used by early childhood educators across the world. A theme based curriculum, this book is presented in Alpha order and contains 70 different themes ranging from Ants to Zoo Animals. Each theme contains a variation of the following content depending upon that theme: Curriculum, Web, Theme Goals, Concepts for the Children to Learn, Vocabulary, Bulletin Board, Parent Letter, Music, Fingerplay, Science, Math, Dramatic Play, Arts and Crafts, Sensory, Large Muscle (Gross), Small Muscle (Fine), Field Trips, Social Studies, Group Time, Cooking, Transitions, Books, Multimedia, Recordings and Song Titles.The book sections at the end of each theme have been updated with hundreds of new activities.In addition, an accompanying back-of-book CD-ROM contains important assessment tools, lesson plan forms, evaluation forms for documentation boards, and more. ... Read more

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Excellent
The Book Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom is not only geared for classroom teachers but moms who are enthusiastic about finding fun ways for their children. As a parent and teacher, this book is now one of the handiest books in my library as it makes my lessons and thematic planning so much easier. I am also able to help my son with activities based on themes being done or things that he finds curious. I can help create that learning experience for him.

Excellent resource for teachers
My current center has this book for staff to use in the library and I loved it so much I ordered one for myself. It has a wide range of early childhood themes and includes planning webs for some ideas of how you can extend the theme and ideas for planting the theme into centers. It has some cute art/small group activities and songs/finger plays, but some topics have more than others or they may not be appropriate for your group and you'll need to find more elsewhere. However, the book and multimedia lists have been excellent and overall it has proven to be an excellent investment.

Great for Montessori Philosophy
This is all based around a montessori style educational philosophy.If you are into that, then this is a great resource for you.Unfortunately, I've been teaching way too long to find this effective.

Exactly what I asked for!
Once again, Amazon does not disappoint!With free shipping, and a clearly labeled description, I knew that this book was in stock and it was exactly what I needed.I received it ahead of schedule in perfect condition.Thanks Amazon!

Creative resources
this book is very useful for teachers who work in a childcare centre, school as well as parents. i work in a childcare settings and believe me this book has been very resourceful and useful. its a very handy book because it gives you all the information and ideas you require especially on theme based programming.its very worth spending on this book. thank you ... Read more

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Art Activities A to Z presents a detailed lesson plan format of open-ended art activities.It focuses on the art ?process? rather than the ?product?. Users will enjoy the activities as they explore medium beyond tempera paint and brushes. The activities are easy-to-understand and follow. Each section will assist users in finding art activities for a theme based curriculum, to incorporate a letter of the week, or provide a spur of the moment filler. ... Read more

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Process-oriented, age-appropriate science activities make this guide a must-have in all settings where children are learning and developing. Each section helps teachers and parents in finding science activities for a theme-based curriculum, for spur-of-the-moment activities and for letter- of-the-week plans. Supply lists and a sample family letter encouraging collection of easy-to-acquire items help get the science center up and running. And, the theme-specific index and concept-specific indexes make it easy to plan activities to accompany study units. ... Read more

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"Learn the basic building blocks of reading with Creating Readers, an incredibly comprehensive resource that develops a strong foundation for pre-readers. This book gives teachers and parents the tools to teach beginning reading skills and phonemic awareness with over 1000 activities, games, fingerplays, songs, tongue twisters, poems and stories for each letter of the alphabet.This invaluable resource will start children ages 3 to 8 on a future rich with reading." ... Read more

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Invaluable resource
I first checked this book out from the library, then decided that I had to buy it. It is packed full of literacy activities, from developing listening skills to emergent literacy to developing higher-level thinking. There are a lot of book lists, songs, games, activities, and tips. Each letter of the alphabet (inclusive of letters like vowels, c, g, y that have multiple sounds) has its own dedicated section of activities, including large and small group activities, songs/poems, books, and center ideas. The back of the book is LOADED with reproducible artwork and templates for the activities in the book. I'm no artist, so I'm looking forward to using those with my Pre-K class this year.I'm sure I will get tons of use out of this book.

The best book ever!
This book is too good for words! I just checked it out from my library to preview. It's well worth the money. There are more activities, poems, fingerplays, and stories in this book than you can count. They aren't too dumbed down. There is a ton of humor thrown in too. My kids are going to find some of these songs so funny. The back of the book even includes patterns you can copy to go along with the activities. There are a few printable games, and many game ideas and directions. There are recipes included in the book.It can be used for pre-k- first grade, but is geared towards preK- K age kids. Another nice feature of the book is a word list to go with each letter of the alpahbet.Also, I have a hard time finding fresh ideas. With all the blogs and websites out there, it feels like I've heard of every activity there is. I'm finding a fresh idea or activity on almost every page of this book. Can't wait to buy my own copy!

A must read for all parents of pre-school age children!
What a find!This book is worth it's weight in educational gold!Pam Schiller has written a wonderful book with games, songs and activities for every letter of the alphabet.There are many suggestions for pre reading skill builders too.If you only had one book to use for pre-school reading, this should be it! ... Read more

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What is normal behavior for a preschool child?Where dodifficult behaviors come from?Why does it seem like everyoneelses children are so well behaved and mine so unruly?

In this practical, highly useful book for providers, teachers andparents, Deborah Hewitt examines sixteen challenging behaviors, eachwith its own chapter, such as:

-Separating From Mom
-Lying
-Sexual Curiosity
-Toilet Training

In each chapter, the author looks at each behavior through the eyes ofboth the provider or teacher and the parent and provides a method forall to focus on the behavior and jointly develop a plan for teachingthe behavior skills the child needs.

In So This Is Normal Too, the author also shows us how to set asideour emotions and value judgments which cloud objectivity as shefacilitates much needed communication between parents and providers inthis sensitive area. ... Read more

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very disappointing
I was waiting for my book, then i got an email that my order has benn canceled. i ordered 7 days ago with my the other book, i got all but this one... ... Read more

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Math Activities A to Z is presented as detailed lesson plans for a wealth of hands-on math activities for young children ages one to five. Its focus is on math concepts that preschoolers can understand and with which they can grow. Number concepts, one-to-one correspondence, spatial concepts and patterning activities will provide enjoyment for children, parents and teachers alike. Each section of the book will help educators in finding math activities for a theme-based curriculum, for incorporating a letter of the week or as a last-minute filler activity. ... Read more

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Text for undergrad course
I have used this text in my undergrad course for the last couple of years.It is written in real language with lots of practical suggestions for elementary and middle school teachers.I wish I had had textbooks like this when I was in college!

Enough to stimulate many good lesson plans
I like this book and will use it with a class on arts methods in education.It divides the arts in four main domains:visual arts, theatre/drama, music, and dance, and each chapter is chock full of ways to use these domains in the K-12 classroom.At the end, they feature three lengthy integrated units that center around a single work or theme, kind of like Leonard Bernstein's arts-based curriculum.One of them is a unit on jazz study, which I thought was a great idea.A few of the explanations are tedious, some statements needed a few citations to hold up, and the anticipation guides could be answered correctly by anyone with a brain, but these are small quibbles.Mainly, it's a good book to get teachers thinking about the wide range of arts-based activities they can promote even without special training.

Good if you know nothing about teaching with the arts
This book is set up as a text book, with anticipatory guides, questions and activities for the reader to do. I was expecting a book with too many ideas, but instead this book is for those that aren't familiar with the arts or how to incorporate them into the classroom. There are better books out there, and this is more of a stroking of the authors' worth than anything else. I was very disappointed with this book.
If you have no clues about what art is or how to use it in your lessons, than this book is for you, but if you have any background using art at all, ignore this book. ... Read more