Transition Time: Let's Do Something Different [Paperback]

Jean Feldman (Author), Rebecca Jones (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1995

What to do between the things you do with preschool children.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In a reader-friendly format, the author offers a host of songs, fingerplays, games and stories to smooth over "bumpy" transitions. The suggestions are organized around the different segments of a usual school day, such as circle time, clean-up, line-up, eating and naptime. Especially helpful are the directions for making story enhancers for language development activities. -- Chicago Metro AEYC Connections

From the Back Cover

Teachable Moments with Transition Time...

Learn how to make transitions smooth, meaningful, and fun for children. Learn how to "bridge" periods of time, and capture children's interest with activities, finger plays and songs, and games. Tips for planning for transitions during every part of the day, plus a planning guide, are included. Over 400 ideas and activities Activities for every time of the day Includes transition activities for:

Good Morning
Clean-Up
Let's Eat and Nap Time
Finger Plays and Chants
Stories and Language
Circle Time
Attention Getters
Games
Pocketful of Songs
End of Day Activities

Periods of time between planned activities will become teachable moments using this invaluable resource.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 279 pages
• Publisher: Gryphon House (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087659173X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876591734
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,127 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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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will keep the little ones busy with lots of ideas, July 9, 1998

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This review is from: Transition Time: Let's Do Something Different (Paperback)

I am ordering this book, my current volume of this book is from the library. This is an excellent book. I am a day care provider, and my children were thrilled with all the stuff we found inside this book. All of the materials were easy to get too. I highly recommend it to any teacher of preschoolers and up; and to every day care provider.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very complete, January 9, 2007

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I haven't used a transition book by anyone else to compare, bu thtis book is incredibly detailed. It has discipline, morning, circle, attention getting, games, rhymes, chants, stories...and then What, Why, When, How and preperation information for each activity. And their are hundreds of them! I use it for my own 3 kids and the 3 extra I watch for daycare.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-Organized and Solid..., December 14, 2005

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Reginald Williams (Orangeburg, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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None of these techniques will revolutionize your classroom, but Jean Feldmen organizes this book (like all of her books) with masterful structure.

Separating the chapters by activity and sub-organizing each chapter by topic allows a teacher to economically turn to the transition she needs with little time to spare. The Discipline and Attention Getter chapters will save tons of time!

One added bonus: Black and white pages that copy easily on any copy machine.