The GIANT Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities [Paperback]

Kathy Charner (Editor), Maureen Murphy (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004 | Series: GIANT Encyclopedia

From Autumn Leaf Ornaments to The Recycling Game, kindergarten children will delight in the 600 activities written just for them! In a nationwide contest, teachers submitted their favorite activities and the best of the best are included in this giant resource. This compilation has everything from language and science activities to art, music and movement, and learning centers. You’ll find everything you need to keep your kindergarten classes engaged and learning for years to come.

Themes Include:

Art
Blocks
Books
Circle time
Fine motor
Fingerplays, songs, poems
Gross motor
Games
General tips for working with kindergarten children
Language
Literacy
Manipulatives
Math
Outdoors
Sand and water
Science and nature
Social development
Transitions

Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 10 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art and Craft Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities; and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Theme Activities.

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About the Author

Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities; and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Activities for Four-Year-Olds.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Gryphon House (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087659285X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876592854
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cumbersome, April 16, 2010

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I was really excited about this book as I thought it would put fun ideas for my classroom at my fingertips. Sadly this book is awkward to use (organized in an unhelpful way); taking longer to find activities here than it does to search the internet.

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, October 21, 2009

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Sherri Hall (Stone Mountain, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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I am a second year kindergarten teacher and I found this book full of useful ideas. Thank you.