study and teaching (preschool)

This book is packed with terrific learning activities and games, all age and developmentally appropriate.

Presents reproducible patterns for eleven wearable projects, such as "hear" muffs and muscle sleeves, designed to teach prekindergarteners through first graders about the human body and five senses, and includes lesson plans and extension activities.

Examines research related to the effectiveness of writing workshops in kindergarten, presents a sample kindergarten schedule that includes a writing workshop, explains how to plan for and structure a workshop, discusses the importance of having teachers share their own writing process with students, considers assessment and reporting, and includes writing samples, and reflections from educators.

Lists 150 picture books about food and includes related activities for preschool children.

Provides templates and suggestions for making and using pocket charts to teach K-2 math.

Features over twenty lessons that link mathematics with literature and writing, and provides descriptions of how teachers have presented the activities in the classroom. Includes samples of student work, and a bibliography.

Play and Learn French introduces a unique approach to getting kids started in French that is as fun as it is easy.