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Books with author Barbara Sher

  • Spirit Games: 300 Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort and Joy

    Barbara Sher

    Paperback (Jossey-Bass, Feb. 1, 2002)
    300 quick, Simple Ways to Make Every Day a Happier Day! Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into children's natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your child's self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family-or any children you cherish-to increase the level of joy in their lives. SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT: Creating joy every day Getting past anger and self-doubt Learning compassion and sharing wonder Healing sadness and overcoming fear Nurturing your own spirit, too!
  • Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 1

    Barbara Barber

    Paperback (Alfred Music, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
  • Early Intervention Games: Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders

    Barbara Sher

    Paperback (Jossey-Bass, Oct. 26, 2009)
    A resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD). The games are designed to help children feel comfortable in social situations and teach other basic lessons including beginning and end, spatial relationships, hand-eye coordination, and more. Games can also be used in regular classrooms to encourage inclusion. A collection of fun, simple games that can improve the lives of children with ASD or other SPDs. Games can be played by parents or teachers and with individual children or groups. Games are designed to make children more comfortable in social situations and to develop motor and language skills Also included are a variety of interactive games to play in water, whether in a backyard kiddie pool, community swimming pool, or lake All the games are easy-to-do, utilizing common, inexpensive materials, and include several variations and modifications
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  • Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 1

    Barbara Barber

    Paperback (Alfred Music, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
  • Early Intervention Games: Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders

    Barbara Sher

    eBook (Jossey-Bass, Oct. 2, 2009)
    A resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD). The games are designed to help children feel comfortable in social situations and teach other basic lessons including beginning and end, spatial relationships, hand-eye coordination, and more. Games can also be used in regular classrooms to encourage inclusion. A collection of fun, simple games that can improve the lives of children with ASD or other SPDs. Games can be played by parents or teachers and with individual children or groups. Games are designed to make children more comfortable in social situations and to develop motor and language skills Also included are a variety of interactive games to play in water, whether in a backyard kiddie pool, community swimming pool, or lake All the games are easy-to-do, utilizing common, inexpensive materials, and include several variations and modifications
  • Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 3

    Barbara Barber

    Paperback (Alfred Music, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
  • Solos for Young Violinists, Vol 5: Selections from the Student Repertoire

    Barbara Barber

    Paperback (Alfred Music, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
  • Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 6

    Barbara Barber

    Paperback (Alfred Music, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
  • Spirit Games: 300 Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort and Joy

    Barbara Sher

    language (Jossey-Bass, Sept. 28, 2009)
    300 quick, Simple Ways to Make Every Day a Happier Day! Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into children's natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your child's self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family-or any children you cherish-to increase the level of joy in their lives. SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT: * Creating joy every day * Getting past anger and self-doubt * Learning compassion and sharing wonder * Healing sadness and overcoming fear * Nurturing your own spirit, too!
  • Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 1

    Barber, Barbara

    eBook (Alfred Music, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
  • Careers in Health Care

    Barbara Sheen

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Offers descriptions, relevant facts, opinions, and advice on careers in health care, with educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, and employment prospects for several jobs in the field.
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