Nature for the Very Young: A Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Activities
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 047162084X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good, but not for all parts of the country Nikki I bought this book in hopes that it would have general activities I could use with my children. I would have really liked this book if I lived in a different area of the country. I live in the Sandhills of Nebraska where most of the trees we have are planted windbreaks consisting of mostly Cedars and Cotttonwoods. This book is written with many activities for people who have access to a forest. I can use most of the activities, but will need to drastically adapt nearly half of the book. This being said, these activities do give me a springboard for forming my own activities in relation to na. Young children will love the ideas included in this book. This was a fun read.Anyone who has young children in their care will benefit from reading this book. The author is both a parent and a teacher and her enthusiasm for teaching about nature comes through in each activity. These activities show a real understanding of children's interests,energy level, and limits. You will walk away with dozens of great ideas that can be used as formal lesson plans or informal teaching/learning opportunities. You will also find fun songs to sing and illustrations which can be used to help with the lessons. You won't be able to resist having fun with these ideas. S. Gilstrap said Super fun ideas!. I love this book! I can't wait until it is warmer, so we can do the outdoor activities!
MARCIA BOWDEN lives in the country with her husband and children, two dogs, 10 cats, three ducks, two rabbits, and a herd of goats. . Bowden has shared her experiences with children in nature centers, libraries, and schools. Since 1979, through NatureSong, the nature study program she founded, Ms
Throughout Nature for the Very Young, the material is designed to focus on the basic concepts appropriate to a young child's level of development and ability. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. These concepts include color recognition, sequencing, body awareness, reading readiness, and other important skills. You will also find invaluable guidance on leading a group of young children on field trips and on keeping the group focused on exploring nature. A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children . Whether you are a parent, teacher, day care instru
This collection of ideas and activities has proven stimulating and effective for both parent-child and teacher-student relationships. From the Publisher Shows how to use nature studies to expose children to the wonder and excitement of their environment. Includes teaching-aid patterns that may be colored, mounted, and laminated. . Lessons contain a large assortment of fun and informative activities for both indoor and outdoor learning sessions. Provides a cohesive plan for exploration with each lesson focusing on a specific topic