We invited teachers from all over the country to share their experience and knowledge for the creation of this giant resource. Open to any page in this book and you will find an activity for circle or group time written by an experienced teacher—over 600 activities covering 48 themes. This book is jam-packed with ideas that were tested by teachers in the classroom. These are ideas that work, and there are enough to keep children learning and happy for days, weeks and months. Many activities include suggestions for extending the circle time or group activity into other areas of the curriculum such as math, science, snack, language, or field trips. Books and songs related to the activity as well as original songs and poems are included. "Consider this resource as a gift for a new teacher or for someone always looking for new proven ideas."—Reviews from Parent Council "Teachers will find this an important reference as it charts practical circle time activities which have been tried and tested in the classroom: from dinosaur bone hunt to holiday celebrations, this is an excellent collection."—Children's Bookwatch ". . . open this book anywhere and find something fun to do. . . . Even teachers with years of experience should find great new suggestions here, while beginners will find it invaluable."—Notes from the Window Sill
"Resource book with over 600 transition activities for teachers of preschool children ages three to five to use in the classroom"--Provided by publisher.
The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities is the latest book in the award-winning, best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series.
Arranged by age, this collection offers ideas for activities that involve the environment, revolve around certain holidays, or are traditional crafts.
The tenth in the best-selling series, this book has over 600 activities written by teachers for teachers.
A collection of activities designed to teach such critical science skills as observing, predicting, ordering, exploring, sorting, and creative thinking. Leave your fears of science behind!
A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Just the thing to add pizzazz to your day!
This wide-ranging collection of more than 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities has everything from songs and books to activities in art, circle time, transitions, science, math, language, music and movement, and more!
Arranged by time of day and curriculum area, offers six hundred creative math activities, with each activity containing math concepts, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions.
Provides over three hundred activities for young children both in and out of the classroom, organized thematically, and includes such themes as building and construction, health and nutrition, and science and nature.
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 more than 500 ways to enhance any curriculum.