34630 ACTIVE LEARNING FOR INFANTS (ACTIVE LEARNING SERIES) [Spiral-bound]

Debby Cryer (Author), Thelma Harms (Author), Beth Bourland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1987 | Series: ACTIVE LEARNING SERIES

The Active Learning Series

Provides a winning combination of information and activities that help children develop their minds and bodies in a safe and healthy environment. Incorporate "active" learning into the curriculum with ease using the complete planning guide with a clean format describing activities and appropriate materials, and a resource and skills checklist. Plus icons identifying developmental stages and suggestions for language development and interaction help teachers direct student progress. Use the series to update programs, train new staff, or develop teaching units.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 193 pages
• Publisher: DALE SEYMOUR PUBLICATIONS (January 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201213346
• ISBN-13: 978-0201213348
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Social Science

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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SAHM loves this series, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: 34630 ACTIVE LEARNING FOR INFANTS (ACTIVE LEARNING SERIES) (Spiral-bound)

I have every book in this series which goes from infant to age 5. Each book is laid out into sections for development of gross motor, small motor, imaginative play, language and number concepts. There are finer divisions within each section (eg. music, dramatic play). Each activity is on a 'card' that has the developmental stage of the child, how many can do it, how long it takes, the materials and also what to say to the children as they do it. It is easy to leaf through each section and see which activity you've got the materials for and you think your kids would enjoy doing.

The book is geared mostly for daycare centers, but is wonderful for SAHM (stay at home Moms (and Dads) too especially if you can combine the setup work with other Moms. Includes ideas on charting what you were planning to do with each child so you DO IT but you don't have to use them. They are not big on pushing children, but rather encouraging them to develop at their own pace with lots of opportunities.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Active Learning for Infants, August 27, 2000

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Melissa Zerfoss (Killeen, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 34630 ACTIVE LEARNING FOR INFANTS (ACTIVE LEARNING SERIES) (Spiral-bound)

Not just for daycare! I am a first-time, stay-at-home mom and needed a way to tell if I was "doing all the right stuff" in regards to play, development, speech, music, etc. This book gives you exercises that are so easy for each stage of the first year of life. There is not a lot to read like a typical baby care book, but each section outlines what the child should be accomplishing and gives you exercises to ensure that your child reaches those development milestones. If you can look past the idea that it is written for daycare providers, you will find this book extremely helpful. I knew I was giving my child all he needed because I had these exercises to use as a handy guide. Good luck to you!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best activity resource I've found!, July 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: 34630 ACTIVE LEARNING FOR INFANTS (ACTIVE LEARNING SERIES) (Spiral-bound)

As a care provider for infants and a parent of an infant, I have used this book again and again! The activities are simple and developmentally appropriate. It is so helpful to have a resource like this on those days when you just can't think of anything different to do! The developmental charts are extremely helpful. I often reference this book when conducting workshops for infant care providers. The entire "active learning series" is a must have for my program! I lend my book out so frequently, that I may need a second for myself!