Hands-On Learning!
Author | : Gwen Snyder Kaltman |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2009-04-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452213347 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452213348 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Plan lessons from a child-centered perspective! This innovative resource features more than 1,000 activities using inexpensive, readily available objects to engage young children’s senses and build their knowledge of the world through hands-on experiences. Organized into 16 themes and grouped under the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, physical development, and creativity, the book’s unique approach: Presents a new and simple way to design hands-on activities that complement any curriculum Offers suggestions on how to modify activities to respond to children’s developmental levels Includes a list of over 60 generic tactile activities suitable for use in any classroom