Activities For All Seasons

Author : Drew Monkman
Publisher : New Society Publisher
ISBN 13 : 1550925962
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Nature Activities written by Drew Monkman and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The average child can identify over one thousand corporate logos, but only ten native plants or animals—a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high rates of ADHD, feelings of stress and social awkwardness, and "Nature Deficit Disorder" are further unintended consequences of a childhood spent primarily indoors. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders , The Big Book of Nature Activities is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun. Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature and the environment, he has worked in the field of outdoor education for twenty-five years. Drew Monkman is an award-winning environmental advocate, naturalist, and retired teacher. In addition to his weekly nature column, Drew is the author of two season-based nature guides, including Nature's Year.

Author : Jill Waxler
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
ISBN 13 : 142911018X
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Activities for All Seasons (ENHANCED eBook) written by Jill Waxler and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Activities for All Seasons" provides activities developed around seasonal themes designed to reinforce basic skills for the Pre-K to Grade 3 student. Activities include reinforcement in comprehension, language arts, math, social studies, and science. Specific skills include creative writing, visual discrimination, handwriting, leaf identification, greater, less than, or equal to, the four seasons, vocabulary development, spelling, antonyms and synonyms, and who, what, when, where, and why.

Author : Cynthia R. Green
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421436485
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Through the Seasons written by Cynthia R. Green and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults. Dementia and related disorders impact the lives of those affected in countless ways, making it difficult to remain independent at work, at home, and in the wider world. But recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant, positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while improving interactions between caregivers and memory-challenged adults. Fun and easy to use, this large-format, full-color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiences—such as walking on the beach, making ice cream, or planting flowers—along with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations. The book adopts a compassionate, person-centered approach and is designed so that two people can easily look together while sitting side by side. This latest edition, which has been thoroughly revised, • takes a multicultural approach • includes all-new images, as well as 14 completely new highlighted activities • integrates modern wellness concepts • features a new introduction and an updated resource section • offers guidance about activity planning and optimizing interactions between care partners and the individual with dementia Helping you and your loved one make cherished new memories, Through the Seasons is an indispensable solution to the question of what to do together to maintain well-being and connection.

Author : Fiona Danks
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0711240175
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wild Year Book written by Fiona Danks and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventures, games and crafts to get you outdoors all the year round. Playing outdoors should be an essential part of growing up; developing your imagination, keeping fit and letting the wild world weave its magic spell on you. In The Wild Year Book, Fiona and Jo have selected 70 of their favourite activities to help you enjoy spending time outdoors, season by season. Perhaps you'll want to play camouflage games in Spring and make enormous bubbles in the summer, challenge your friends to a foraging bake-off in the autumn, or create ice mobiles in the winter. With this book you will never be short of inspiration! Over 100,000 copies sold of Fiona and Jo's Going Wild series.

Author : Alexandra Cleveland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780943452296
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Games for All Seasons written by Alexandra Cleveland and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Games to help children learn skills: gross motor, fine motor, math, language, social, creative. Includes different themes, seasons and holidays.

Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 082344273X
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Reasons for Seasons (New & Updated Edition) written by Gail Gibbons and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cold winters, hot summers--year after year the seasons repeat themselves. But what causes them? Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the four seasons and explains why they change throughout the year. Newly revised and vetted by experts, this updated edition of The Reasons for Seasons introduces the solstices, the equinoxes, and the tilt in Earth's axis that causes them, and gives examples of what each season is like across the globe from pole to pole. Clear, simple diagrams of the earth's orbit are labeled with important vocabulary, explained and reinforced with accessible explanations. Fascinating and easy to understand, this is a perfect introduction to seasons, earth's orbit, and axial tilt. Different effects on different parts of the world are included, illustrating the difference in climate between the equator, the northern and southern hemispheres, and the polar regions.

Author : Megan Wagner Lloyd
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0399556559
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fort-Building Time written by Megan Wagner Lloyd and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab your blankets and pillows! From the creators of Finding Wild, a new picture book that follows the changing of the seasons and is as cozy as a fort. Winter, spring, summer, fall. Each season brings new materials to make the perfect fort. From leaves to snow, from mud to sand, there is a different fort throughout the year. As a group of friends explore and build through the seasons, they find that every fort they make is a perfect fort. From the team behind Finding Wild, which Publishers Weekly called “a sparkling debut” and a “whimsical meditation on the idea of wildness,” Megan Wagner Lloyd and Abigail Halpin are together again for a portrayal of a classic childhood endeavor that is perfect all year long.

Author : Barney Saltzberg
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763636940
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All Around the Seasons written by Barney Saltzberg and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations and rhymes celebrate what makes each season special, from baby chicks in the spring through a snowman in the winter.

Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780152712464
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree written by Gail Gibbons and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1984 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Author : Vanessa J. Levin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111969888X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Smarter written by Vanessa J. Levin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover new, practical methods for teaching literacy skills in your early childhood classroom. Has teaching early literacy skills become a stumbling block to getting your preschool students kindergarten ready? Break out of the tired “letter of the week” routine and learn how to transform your lessons with fun and effective techniques. Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers will equip teachers to infuse every aspect of their teaching with exciting hands-on literacy teaching methods that engage students and help them build authentic connections with books, so that 100% of their students will have a strong literacy foundation and will be fully prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Respected author Vanessa Levin, veteran early childhood educator and author of the “Pre-K Pages” blog, breaks down the research and translates it into realistic, actionable steps you can take to improve your teaching. Features specific examples of teaching techniques and activities that engage students in hands-on, experiential learning during circle time, centers, and small groups. Offers a simple, four-step system for teaching literacy skills, based on the foundational principles of early literacy teaching Demonstrates how to build your confidence in your ability to get 100% of your students ready for kindergarten, long before the end of the school year Understand the problems with traditional literacy teaching and identify gaps in your current teaching practice with this valuable resource.