Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product


Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product by Gryphon House

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  • 200 open-ended projects
  • Activities use a variety of materials

Over 200 activities encourage children to explore and understand their world through art experiences that emphasize the process of art, not the product. The first chapter introduces basic art activities appropriate for all children, while the subsequent chapters, which build on the basic activities in the first chapter, are divided by seasons. Activities are included for painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and construction. Indexes organized by art medium and project name help teachers plan. 260 pages.

 

• Benjamin Franklin Award

• Early Childhood News Director’s Award

Preschool Art is a lifesaver . . . All the activities are easy, all are fun—the emphasis here is on the process, rather than specific results—and none require any elaborate materials . . . a real find.—Sesame Street Parents, "Picks for Parents"

"Preschool Art offers help to parents of preschoolers struggling to meet the challenge of their children’s creative impulses. Prodigies aside, most kids this age aren’t interested in the final product; they are into the doing of art . . . . There is no right or wrong way, only their way. Kohl understands. She explains how to make and use many kinds of art materials based on the concept that the process not the product, is important. From old standbys like play dough to new craft discoveries like liquid crayons and frozen balloons, she provides hundreds of ways to enjoy and explore the creative process."—MetroParent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Kohl offers 250 projects complete with materials, processes and illustrated variations. She also adds practical hints that troubleshoot anticipated problems. The recipes are valuable well beyond the preschool years."—SchoolArts

Other art books by MaryAnn Kohl:
The Big Messy Art Book (Gryphon House), 0-87659-206-X
Cooking Art (Gryphon House), 0-87659-184-5
Global Art (Gryphon House), 0-87659-190-X

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101 Rhythm Instrument Activities: for Young Children


101 Rhythm Instrument Activities: for Young Children by Gryphon House

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  • 120 pages
  • 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities by Abigail Flesch Connors
  • Includes a subject index, monthly planning pages and teacher tips

The perfect book to introduce rhythm instruments to young children. The activities bring music into the classroom and offer ways for children to participate in the music experience, using rhythm sticks, sand blocks, bells, shakers, and more! Children make the sound of the ocean waves using shakers, pretend to be a train using sand blocks, create a rainstorm with rhythm sticks and perform circus tricks with jingle bells. Plus, they learn to play the instruments along with their favorite songs. 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities is perfect for parents, early childhood teachers and music teachers who work with toddlers through age six.

Abigail Flesch Connors is an early-childhood music specialist. Her programs include singing, dance, rhythm instrument activities, literacy/music activities and listening games.

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Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child


Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child by Barron's Educational Series

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Based on the key Montessori principle that children learn best through active experience, Teach Me to Do It Myself presents simple activities through which children explore and develop their skills. These skill areas include sensory perceptions, body coordination, language, understanding of numbers, and movement. This practical, color-illustrated parenting book is filled with activities and instructions for overseeing children as they carry out a variety of learning activities. Most activities will seem simple to parents, because once mastered, adults perform them automatically. However, toddlers experience a sense of accomplishment and self-worth when they learn to perform them independently. The many activities start with dressing and personal hygiene, then go on to include . . .

  • Pouring activities
  • Threading and sewing activities
  • Peg activities
  • Cutting with scissors
  • Sorting activities by touch
  • A color matching game
  • Making musical scales with bottles and water
  • Using alphabet tiles to make words
  • Growing things in a window box
  • Making finger puppets
Activities are described in detail and include checklists of needed items, as well as variations and related activities for children to try. Read more...

The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities: For Children 3 to 6


The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities: For Children 3 to 6 by Gryphon House

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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
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Labeled disabled
Chico News & Review - Jul 21, 2011

“I took [Briana] to one thing, and I saw the therapists talking about all these problems around babies and kids. There was no baby-love bonding,” Klein said. “They were teaching kids that they're a problem, and nobody seemed to think that was a problem


Start Early to Get Ahead
Marketwire (press release) - Jul 18, 2011

Character Development: Look for programs that intentionally and consistently teach your child to be honest, kind, compassionate and respectful. Social-emotional development during preschool is key to a successful transition to elementary school and


Teaching children the Way to Grow in Minneapolis
Twin Cities Planet - Jul 16, 2011
Teaching children the Way to Grow in Minneapolis

Shamsa Idle is one of several family educators at Way to Grow who help educate preschoolers by visiting families. Building trusting relationships with families is how Way to Grow assists parents in helping their children succeed in early education.


Teaching our young people good values
Royal Gazette - Jul 18, 2011

He works primarily as a counsellor at Prospect Primary, and volunteers with St John's Preschool helping to teach character education. Earlier this year he won CableVision's annual Rollin Nathan award for his volunteer work. As a school counsellor Mr


Labeled disabled

21.07.11

Briana Beaver lying on a floor in a bathroom stall public Chico, sobbing, unable to get up and unlock the door itself. Parents and children flowed in and out of the bathroom, wash hands, looking down at the little girl out. Briana was 8 years old.

His mother, Faelin Klein, Briana noticed the absence and went to check on her. Briana she found lying there, reaching a trembling hand and fragile for help, his face beet red and tears soaked.

"I picked him, and watched the women in the bathroom, and I said," What is wrong with you? "Recalled Klein."People have lost the human connection, and it's awful.

Source: Chico News & Review

DIRECTOR, TEACHER, (oakland west)

by jobs@telecommuteanywhere.com (Telecommute Anywhere)

DIRECTOR, TEACHER, (oakland west) Preschool Director and Teacher:
Love Always Child Care is currently looking for a Director and Teacher. Love Always Child Care Center is a relationship-based, inclusive preschool providing an individualized, quality experience and a strong, caring community to a diverse group of children and families. A reflective process, shared community values, respect for differences, and a compassionate, supportive response to challenges are tools that bring our mission to life. The environment and curriculum support...

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