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

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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 (June 1972)
• 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,196 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Barbara F. Backer "Preschool Teacher for 20+ ... (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.