| Jump Into Math: Active Learning for Preschool Children Contributor(s): Pica, Rae (Author) |
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ISBN: 0876590555 ISBN-13: 9780876590553 Publisher: Gryphon House OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: "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 included in this book is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Whether you use these lively math activities during circle or group time, substitute them for more traditional lessons in math, or use them to reinforce lessons, you can be sure that the children will be moving in leaps and bounds toward understanding mathematics. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. "Jump into Math" offers just this kind of learning. Activities such as Light and Heavy Words, The Number Hunt, and Three-Legged Creatures will actively engage children as they explore new math concepts! Rae Pica has been a movement education consultant for twenty-five years. She is the author of more than a dozen books, including "Jump into Literacy"; "Teachable Transitions"; "Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake"; and "Great Games for Young Children," She is nationally known for her workshops and keynote speeches, and has consulted for groups such as Nickelodeon's "Blues Clues," the Sesame Street Research Department, the Centers for Disease Control, Gymboree Play & Music Centers, and the Head Start Bureau. Rae lives in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Elementary - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Mathematics | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 372.7 |
| LCCN: 2007026493 |
| Series: Learning in Leaps and Bounds |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.53" W x 10.9" (0.85 lbs) 130 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 included in this book is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Whether you use these lively math activities during circle or group time, substitute them for more traditional lessons in math, or use them to reinforce lessons, you can be sure that the children will be moving in leaps and bounds toward understanding mathematics. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. "Jump into Math" offers just this kind of learning. Activities such as Light and Heavy Words, The Number Hunt, and Three-Legged Creatures will actively engage children as they explore new math concepts Rae Pica has been a movement education consultant for twenty-five years. She is the author of more than a dozen books, including "Jump into Literacy"; "Teachable Transitions"; "Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake"; and "Great Games for Young Children," She is nationally known for her workshops and keynote speeches, and has consulted for groups such as Nickelodeon's "Blues Clues," the Sesame Street Research Department, the Centers for Disease Control, Gymboree Play & Music Centers, and the Head Start Bureau. Rae lives in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pica, Rae: - Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical activity for children from birth to age eight. A popular speaker and workshop leader, she is also co-creator and host of the radio program "Body, Mind, and Child." |