Jump Into Math: Active Learning for Preschool Children
| AUTHOR | Pica, Rae |
| PUBLISHER | Gryphon House (04/01/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Jump into Math is the perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The math skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780876590553
ISBN-10:
0876590555
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
132
Carton Quantity:
42
Product Dimensions:
8.53 x 0.34 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Recycled Paper,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Education | Schools - Levels - Elementary
Education | Schools - Levels - Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kinder
Education | Study & Teaching
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
372.7
Library of Congress Control Number:
2007026493
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Jump into Math is the perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The math skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests.
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Author:
Pica, Rae
Rae Pica has been an education consultant (www.raepica.com) specializing in the education of the whole child, children s physical activity, and developmentally appropriate practice since 1980. A former adjunct instructor with the University of New Hampshire, she is the author of 19 books, including the text "Experiences in Movement and Music, " in its 5th edition; the award-winning "Great Games for Young Children" and "Jump into Literacy"; and the parenting book, "A Running Start: How Play, Physical Activity and Free Time Create a Successful Child". Rae is known for her lively and informative keynotes and trainings and has shared her expertise with such groups as the "Sesame Street" Research Department, the Head Start Bureau, Centers for Disease Control, the President s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Nickelodeon s "Blue s Clues", Gymboree, Nike, and state health departments throughout the country. Rae also blogs for "Huffington Post", is a member of the executive committee of the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences, and is cofounder of the BAM Radio Network (www.bamradionetwork.com), the world s largest online education radio network, where she currently hosts "Teacher s Aid", interviewing experts in education, child development, play research, the neurosciences, and more.
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