The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities for Children 3 to 6: Written by Teachers for Teachers (The GIANT Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876590121 ISBN 13: 9780876590126

Publisher: Gryphon House, 2006

Synopsis

With over 600 activities, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities is the result of a nationwide search for the most unique, fun, developmentally appropriate, and educational experiences for children. The activities included were selected as the best-of-the-best, and are organized by month for easy use by teachers. Teachers will love the creative ideas that span the traditional areas of the curriculum such as science, math, art, and music and movement, as well as the additional experiences including field trips, cooking, and holidays. Each activity includes instructions and a list of materials, plus possibilities for extending the activity further into the curriculum. Many also include lists of related children's books to further both literacy and imaginative play. Loved by children because they're fun, and by teachers because they are developmentally appropriate, the ideas in The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities will captivate children's imaginations and create wonderful opportunities for learning.

• Art
• Blocks
• Group or Circle Time
• Dramatic Play
• Fingerplays, Songs, & Poems
• Field Trips
• Games
• General Tips
• Language and Literacy
• Math
• Music and Movement
• Science
• Sensory
• Snack and Cooking
• Outdoor Play
• Projects
• Rest or Naptime
• Social Development
• Transitions
• Working With Families

About this title

About the Author

Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years and has served as Editor-in-Chief. She is the editor of several books including The GIANT Series and the Learn Every Day series.

Review

The Giant Encyclopedia Of Monthly Activities: For Children 3 To 6, written by the team of teachers Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, and Charlie Clark for use by fellow teachers, is a vast compendium of inexpensive and educational classroom ideas. Organized by the recommended school month for each group of activities, suggestions range from "Everyone Needs a Nametag" (September) to "Pumpkin Math" (October), "Snow Painting" (January), "Paper Daffodils" (March) and much more. With over 600 options, ranging from projects that take a few minutes to long-running activities over the course of a month, The Giant Encyclopedia Of Monthly Activities is a near-inexhaustible treasure trove of clever ideas. Highly recommended for educators, day care centers, babysitters, and anyone else who works with young children. - Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Gryphon House
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0876590121
• ISBN 13: 9780876590126
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 540
• Editor: Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Charlie Clark