Workjobs: Activity-Centered Learning for Early Childhood (Addison-Wesley innovative series) [Spiral-bound]

Mary Baratta-Lorton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1987 | Series: Addison-Wesley innovative series

A workjob is a manipulative activity using familiar concrete materials from the child's world. This classic collection contains 104 math and language workjobs that explore primary concepts. Students develop critical thinking skills as they explore perception, matching, classification, sounds and letters, sets, number sequences, practice combining and separating groups, and relationships. Presented in an easy-to-use format, Workjobs includes a skills index, ideas on preparing for lessons, illustrative photographs establishing procedures and routines, record-keeping, and extension ideas. Grades K-2

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 264 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publications (May 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201043114
• ISBN-13: 978-0201043112
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-have Book, November 8, 2006

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Barbara F. Backer "Preschool Teacher for 20+ ... (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Workjobs: Activity-Centered Learning for Early Childhood (Addison-Wesley innovative series) (Spiral-bound)

I have made many of the items in this book, and all of them engage the children in hands-on learning. Students really enjoy doing "Workjobs", as we call the activities. Each activity is self-contained. To increase the learning opportunities, I suggest that a fellow classmate "check the work" of the child who has completed the activity. I also stress that putting the "Workjob" away in its special place is a part of the activity.

Children acquire many independent learning skills while using the "Workjobs" activities. All of these activities feel like games, but each teaches many different skills.

This is a must-have book for preschool/kindergarten teachers who use a hands-on approach to active learning.

Oh, one more thing -- parents enjoy making the activities for the classroom. All patterns and instructions are included.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great teacher resource for homemade centers!, March 14, 2010

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Lisa E. "Mahoney" (Hamptons, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Workjobs: Activity-Centered Learning for Early Childhood (Addison-Wesley innovative series) (Spiral-bound)

This book gives great start up ideas for creating fun, innovative ways to aid in children developing skills from counting, sequencing, fine motor skills and cognitive thinking. Kids use their imagination, so can adults, to create and modify any one of these hands-on, learning activities. Great resource!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the best early childhood resource., July 19, 2010

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Kathryn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Workjobs: Activity-Centered Learning for Early Childhood (Addison-Wesley innovative series) (Spiral-bound)

I have created a number of activities discussed in this book and the children love them! The centers are great ways to differentiate within the classroom and have proven to be highly successful for my students.

I use this book as a resource for creating centers across the curriculum, and as inspiration for making engaging games and activities for pre-school and pre-k children. I highly recommend this book! It is a must for teachers who want to engage students in high-quality, early childhood activities.