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The best preschool learning activities : 75 fun ideas for literacy, math, science, motor and social-emotional learning / Katie T. Christiansen.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: 175 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781645676409 (softcover)
  • 1645676404 (softcover)
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Contents:
Introduction -- Literacy learning and games -- Math mania -- Stimulating science exploration and play -- Simple social-emotional learning strategies -- Go, go, gross motor and active play -- Fine motor fun and creations.
Summary: Give little learners the foundation they need for school and life with this essential collection of activities from veteran preschool teacher Katie T. Christiansen. Using her years of experience developing curriculum, she has curated 75 easy hands-on projects centered on the most important skills children should practice between the ages of 3 and 5--from literacy, math and science to gross- and fine-motor skills and social-emotional mindfulness. Best of all, these activities require minimal preparation and use affordable, everyday items, so they're perfect for busy, budget-conscious caregivers and educators.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 372.21 C555 Checked out 07/08/2024 33111011107055
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 372.21 C555 Available 33111011227879
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Easy Ways to Enhance Learning & Curriculum through the Power of PlayGive little learners the foundation they need for school and life with this essential collection of activities from veteran preschool teacher Katie T. Christiansen. Using her years of experience developing curriculum, she has curated 75 easy hands-on projects centered on the most important skills children should practice between the ages of 3 and 5--from literacy, math and science to gross- and fine-motor skills and social-emotional mindfulness. Best of all, these activities require minimal preparation and use affordable, everyday items, so they're perfect for busy, budget-conscious caregivers and educators.Harness the power of learning through play with projects like the Alphabet Mystery Can, which helps children learn about letter sounds to prepare them for reading, and the Outdoor Color Changing Volcano, which is an explosive introduction to simple science concepts. The My Feelings Sensory Bottle teaches little ones to identify and talk about their different emotions, and the Rip and Snip Tray helps develop hand strength and dexterity for an easy transition to writing. With Katie's expertise and balanced approach to early childhood education, , plus tips for individualizing activities for each unique learner, this must-have resource will give you the tools to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Literacy learning and games -- Math mania -- Stimulating science exploration and play -- Simple social-emotional learning strategies -- Go, go, gross motor and active play -- Fine motor fun and creations.

Give little learners the foundation they need for school and life with this essential collection of activities from veteran preschool teacher Katie T. Christiansen. Using her years of experience developing curriculum, she has curated 75 easy hands-on projects centered on the most important skills children should practice between the ages of 3 and 5--from literacy, math and science to gross- and fine-motor skills and social-emotional mindfulness. Best of all, these activities require minimal preparation and use affordable, everyday items, so they're perfect for busy, budget-conscious caregivers and educators.

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