Where is Thumbkin?: 500 Activities to Use with Songs You Already Know [Paperback]

Pam Schiller (Author), Thomas Moore (Author), Cheryl Kirk Noll (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1993

Sing over 200 familiar songs and learn new songs set to familiar tunes.

Editorial Reviews

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The authors use familiar nursery songs as the basis for creating programs for young children. Arranged chronologically from September to August, the book includes six or eight themes per month intended for three- to six-year-olds and two more programs (with some repetition of ideas) for toddlers. Each two-page thematic section highlights a simple finger-play or song, followed by related ideas to talk about; a series of suggested activities to enhance fine and gross motor development; ideas for art, cooking, and math and science projects; a briefly annotated bibliography of five books; and a discography. No music appears in the book, but most of the songs have familiar tunes. Although designed for teachers of children up to age six, this idea book might prove useful to librarians who design story programs around themes. Carolyn Phelan

From the Back Cover

Here's how to integrate learning across the curriculum using children's favorite songs!

Over 500 Activities to Use with Songs You Already Know

Here's a terrific new way to connect learning across, the curriculum - using familiar songs! You and your class will enjoy activities, that relate to every learning center - science, art, language, math, motor skills, drama, social studies, cooking.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Gryphon House (June 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876591640
• ISBN-13: 978-0876591642
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent,Excellent Resource!, May 17, 2000

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This review is from: Where is Thumbkin?: 500 Activities to Use with Songs You Already Know (Paperback)

I am a Pre-K/Kindergarten teacher who is also the mother of a three year-old and a 2 month old. I use this book in and out of the classroom. It combines traditional children's songs, rhymes and finger plays with activities that cover all content areas. I try to buy books that are arranged thematically and/or seasonally and this accomplishes both. I must admit I love Pam Schiller. I also have her Creative Resources Book:A Complete Childhood Curriculum( I think that is the title) Anyway, her books are so thorough that lesson planning was made less of a chore. Now that I'm on maternity leave my 3 yr. old and I use this book almost daily. Early childhood educators should get this and her other books. I am working on getting all of her books (I'm a bookrat). Also recommended Hang Loose with Mother Goose by Dayle M. Timmons. She gives numerous activities using many nursery rhymes including clip art. She also arranges them under at least twenty early childhood themes eg. Little Miss Muffet and/or The Itsey, Bitsey Spider and their activities could be taught as you teach a learning unit on insects. This is a fun book.It has pocket chart activities, mini-books, rebus activities and simple cooking activities.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where Is Thumbkin, July 31, 2005

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This is a fabulous resource for any early educator developing curriculum for young children.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, July 15, 2001

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If you teach young kids and use songs and rhymes, this book is a must have. It has lots of fun activities to use for each song. Some of the songs are not in the month I would have thought logically but most of the ones you will use are in there. It gives you enough ideas to come up with your own unit from each song.