Complete Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities for Young Children [Paperback]

Jean R. Feldman Ph.D (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0876281196 | ISBN-13: 978-0876281192 | Publication Date: August 16, 1994 | Edition: 1

Here are over 370 simple hands-on games and activities that will help you add fun, excitement, and meaningful learning experiences to any early childhood program, preschool through grade 2. For quick access and easy use, all of the games and activities are organized into ten convenient sections and accompanied by illustrated, step-by-step directions that virtually guarantee their success.

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This practical resource is packed with over 370 simple hands-on games and activities that will help you add fun, excitement, and meaningful learning experiences to any early childhood program or curriculum, preschool through grade 2.

For quick access and easy use, all of these enjoyable games and activities are organized into ten convenient sections and accompanied by illustrated, step-by-step directions that virtually guarantee their success! You?ll find...

• 50 LANGUAGE GAMES & IDEAS like "Puzzle Pairs," a card game to build skills in rhyming words, that help make learning to read and write a joy
• 50 MATH MAGIC ACTIVITIES that will turn children into "math lovers," such as "Secret Pennies," a game using a margarine tub and pennies to give children practice in missing addends
• 40 SCIENCE SURPRISES like "Nature Scavenger Hunt," an outdoor activity that develops skills in observing and classifying natural objects
• 41 ARTS & CRAFTS discovery experiences such as "Bubble Painting," an activity in which children create beautiful designs with bubbles and food coloring
• 31 WATER, SAND & BLOCK PLAY activities featuring water play, block props, and construction ideas, for example "Sink and Float," a simple "experiment" that develops skill in predicting
• 12 DRAMATIC PLAY activities that spark social and imagination skills, including items for 38 "Dramatic Play Kits"?from "Doctor?s Office" to "Travel Agency"
• 47 MOTOR SKILLS & HOMEMADE EQUIPMENT games and materials to get small and large muscles moving, for example "String Along," an activity with pasta, straws and yarn
• 80 GROUP GAMES like "Silly Willy," a circle game in which one child tries to make his/her classmates laugh, that help build children?s social and motor skills as well as learning objectives
• 17 SUPER SNACKS & SILLY SONGS like "Reindeer Sandwich" (with "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer") that involve children in fixing and enjoying recipes
• 11 SPECIAL DAY activities such as "Pi?ata Party" plus 55 other suggestions that can turn every day into a celebration

These creative hands-on games and activities will help you integrate children?s work and play throughout the day, both inside the classroom and outside on the playground. Above all, they will help each child experience success and the joy of learning!

About the Author

Jean R. Feldman has been active in the field of early childhood education for over 25 years. She has taught preschool, kindergarten, and elementary grades and currently teaches in the Early Childhood Department at DeKalb (GA) Technical Institute. Dr. Feldman is also the author of A Survival Guide for the Preschool Teacher (The Center for Applied Research in Education, 1991).

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (August 16, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876281196
• ISBN-13: 978-0876281192
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #799,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for over 40 years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, instructor of adults, author, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Kindergarten Alliance, and the International Reading Association. She has recorded over 12 CDs and inspires teachers across the country with her lively music and activities that make learning FUN! Jean Feldman lives in Seabrook Island, South Carolina.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great activities for all curriculum areas!, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Complete Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities for Young Children (Paperback)

Jean Feldman gives many great ideas for all curriculum areas in this handbook. There are interesting activities for math, language, science and art centers along with easy group games with emphasis on having fun rather than competition. This book even contains fun recipes children can prepare with little help and ideas for special celebrations. These ideas are divided into convenient categories which makes finding the "right" activity a breeze. This is a must-have handbook for early childhood educators!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars L:oads of Ideas, December 18, 2001

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This review is from: Complete Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities for Young Children (Paperback)

I am always looking for those quick ideas that require little prep and will kill time but is still fun and educational. THIS IS THE BOOK

5.0 out of 5 stars Based on experiences, January 19, 2008

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This review is from: Complete Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities for Young Children (Paperback)

This is a great book for practical indoor and outdoor activities. It is clear that Dr. Jean is a very creative teacher who presents many great ideas based on her experiences.