The Busy Mom's Book of Preschool Activities Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked this book because it doesn't require a drive to the crafts store and it has easy quick games to play. Yes I could have thought of many myself but after 4 hours sleep it is nice to have a resource to look at for some fun things to do at 3:30pm when the coffee stops working.

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Maximize your preschooler's learning power right now with these tried-and-true ideas, activities, and games that spark creativity, independence and reading-readiness. Here, you'll find a wide assortment of fun things to do, each one geared towards developing skills used in everyday areas. Celebrate a "letter of the day" and give your child a head start on school. Establish Photo Time in the morning and begin the day on a fun note. Or, for the budding artist, try projects like Soap Buddy, Scrapbook Fun and Step Stones. From making yummy snacks in the kitchen, to experiencing the outdoors, to helping mom around the house, the activities in this small treasure chest will bring little ones endless enjoyment while preparing them for school and beyond.The author lives in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

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Hold That Thought For Kids: Capturing Precious Memories through Fun Questions, Images, & Conversations (Hold That Thought Keepsake Coversation Journals) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this book as a gift from a teacher girlfriend. At first I was overwhelmed-it's a big book. My friend told me to trust her, pick a page (any page), gather my kids and start. I am glad I did.
I started with an interview titled "All the Senses". As an introduction, my 5 and 7 year olds and I talked about what our senses were. Then I interviewed them, writing down both of their answers to questions about their favorites smells, sounds, sensations, sights...in the same book. The kids liked having this "talking time" with me. After a few minutes, my husband, overhearing us, stopped doing the dishes and joined us so he could listen too.
In our family, the temptation is to just get things done in the evening. This book helps my husband and me spend just 10 or 20 precious minutes really talking and communicating with the kids. It's easy. It's fun and together we're creating a keepsake treasure. I recommend it to parents everywhere.


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Filled with conversation-starting questions and dialogues, this colorful keepsake brings the family together by providing a handy place to record and save the funny, wise, and precious words of childhood. Fifty diverse sets of seven thematically related interview questions and games are included. Sections encourage kids to find the words to describe the whole of their interests, personal connections with relatives and peers, perceptions of their world, and expectations for the future.

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The Creative Teacher: An Encyclopedia of Ideas to Energize Your Curriculum (McGraw-Hill Teacher Resources) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book last year while working on a unit plan for my student teaching. I really needed some creative new ideas for teaching literature and I found some really awesome activities! Although this book is recommended for grades k-6, most of the activities are easily adaptable up to grade 8 or higher. I taught two of these lessons with eighth graders last year and they loved them! It is by far the best teacher resource book I own-- and I have many.

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A comprehensive, practical resource packed with proven techniquesand seasoned advice for time-strapped educators

Forteachersof gradesK-6

Facing ever-more-demanding state standards and lessdisciplined students, even the most experiencedteacher carries a heavier burden today than everbefore. The Creative Teacher offers inventive tools toenhance standards-based curricula and helpful strategiesfor creating new and engaging lesson plans. Fillledwith fresh ideas for everything from bulletin boards tomath activities, this one-stop resource will quicklybecome the most valuable volume in yourlibrary.

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