New Activity and Idea Books

Teaching Physical Science Through Children's Literature - Susan E. Gertz
Literature-based science lessons using favorite children's books.


100 Ways to celebrate 100 Days - Bruce Goldstone
It's the 100th day of school--what can you do to celebrate? Here are 100 different ideas for celebrating this fun and important day. The 100th day is about math--and so much more! From collecting to counting, baking to bouncing, reading to writing, every possible kind of activity is included for 100th day celebrations at home or at school.


Rhymeplay: Playing with Children and Mother Goose - Peggy D. Bennett
Mother Goose rhymes are used to engage children as they play with language, dexterity and imagination. Accompanying the rhymes are photographed fingerplay movements. Reproducible Picture Cards enhance the lessons, which focus on building childrens organizational, expressive, and memory skills. Storymaking and Playlets allow children to develop expressiveness and understanding as they actively explore the imaginary world of the rhymes. ReadingPlay exercises lead children toward literacy


Treasures from the Orff Attic - Konnie Saliba
Throughout the reproducible book, students are given opportunities to explore their creativity with rhythmic and speech pieces, canons, animal songs, and special performances. Most selections include Orff instrumental accompaniments as well as a Creative Ideas section.