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30 Fun Ways to Learn About Music
Anice Paterson, David Wheway
Paperback (Gryphon House, Sept. 1, 2011)Music does more than teach children to sing or play an instrument. The activities in 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Music build children's development in other areas like literacy, math, physical fitness, and coordination. These activities help children develop concentration, build confidence, and cultivate their creative and social development.
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30 Fun Ways to Learn with Clay and Squishy Stuff
Lorraine Frankish
Paperback (Gryphon House, Sept. 1, 2011)Children love getting their hands dirty. Putting their fingers into clay and other squishy stuff gives them a chance to create and have fun while strengthening important developmental skills. The open-ended activities in 30 Fun Ways to Learn with Clay and Squishy Stuff focus on the process of creation, not the final product, and allow imagination to flourish.
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30 Fun Ways to Learn with Blocks and Boxes
Clare Beswick
Paperback (Gryphon House, Sept. 1, 2011)30 Fun Ways to Learn with Blocks and Boxes is full of small group and individual activities that explore construction, collaborative play, and basic math concepts. From building basic models and mazes to constructing complex stairs and bridges, these activities ignite children's imaginations and engage their creativity and critical thinking.
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30 Fun Ways to Learn About Time and Money
Dawn Roper
Paperback (Gryphon House, Sept. 1, 2011)Time and money are challenging, abstract concepts with concrete, everyday importance. Using role-playing, games, songs, and dramatic play, 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Time and Money explores these difficult concepts through props, real-life scenarios, and imaginative play. The activities also help children develop speaking and listening skills while building relationships with peers and adults. These activities are practical, easy to do, and use readily found materials. It can be a challenge to teach difficult concepts like time and money in the classroom setting, but the activities in this book will engage children's curiosity, develop understanding, and nurture imagination!
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30 Fun Ways to Learn About Counting
Clare Beswick
Paperback (Gryphon House, Sept. 1, 2011)Counting is the foundation for future math learning. Pairing and sorting objects, understanding numbers and quantity, and counting can all be introduced with simple activities. 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Counting brings these skills into the classroom with fun and engaging games and activities!
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30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing
Ann Roberts
Paperback (Gryphon House, Sept. 1, 2011)Use the games in 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing to make early writing in the classroom exciting and fun! Whether labeling objects, making lists, or writing notes, children will be engaged and active with these creative activities that stimulate curiosity and imagination. With tips for turning the classroom into a literacy-rich environment and ideas for encouraging children to embrace the excitement of reading and writing, 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing brings literacy learning into the classroom in new ways.
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