Do It Yourself Early Learning

Download or read book Let Them Play written by Denita Dinger and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playtime is focused, purposeful, and full of learning. As they play, children master motor development, learn language and social skills, think creatively, and make cognitive leaps. This (un)curriculum is all about fostering children's play, trusting children as capable and engaged learners, and leaving behind boxed curriculums and prescribed activities. Filled with information on the guiding principles that make up an (un)curriculum, learning experience ideas, and suggestions for building strong emotional and engaging physical environments, Let Them Play provides support to those who believe in the learning power of play. Jeff A. Johnson spent twenty-five years as a child care provider in center- and home-based programs. He now works full time as an author, keynote speaker, podcaster, toymaker, and early learning advocate. He is the author or coauthor of six other Redleaf Press books. Denita Dinger has been a child care provider for more than fifteen years and operates a family child care program. For the last five years, she has been a frequent keynote speaker at early childhood conferences, focusing on the topics of hands-on learning and learning through play.

Download or read book Do-It-Yourself Early Learning written by Jeff A. Johnson and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A how-to guide to creating toys and activities from materials found in your local home center.

Download or read book The Child Care Alphabet Book of Early Learning written by Tasha A. Johnson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Child Care Alphabet Book of Early Learning is the first in a series of ABC books examining what goes on in quality child care programs. This book looks at the learning that takes place while children are in care. It is fun for children and helps educate parents about what to look for in a quality early care and education program.

Download or read book Everyday Early Learning written by Jeff A. Johnson and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeff A. Johnson shows how childcare providers can create inexpensive toys and games from household items.

Download or read book Do-It-Yourself Early Learning written by Jeff A. Johnson and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2006-04-12 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making learning a hands-on experience, Do-It-Yourself Early Learning shows home child care providers how to find and use many of the inexpensive—and often overlooked—building, home-repair, and construction materials available at local hardware stores and home centers to create fun activities and toys that promote play, exploration, and discovery. This innovative guide takes teachers on a journey through the aisles of the local home center to help them find creative ways to teach young children to build, interact, and learn from a wide variety of materials—from plumbing and electrical supplies to paints and hardware items.

Download or read book Early Learning Skill-Builders written by Mary Tomczk and published by WorthyKids. This book was released on 2000-01-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a variety of art projects and related activities grouped around such themes as colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.

Download or read book Early Childhood Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: