Provides ideas and guidelines for activities for three-year-olds, with lists to aid caregivers in choosing the right activities for each child and a system for planning an activity program
101. 102. Threes can □ throw a ball □ follow easy directions. Basketball. Time.
Put a big basket or box in the middle of your room. Give your Threes a few small,
soft balls to toss into the box. Have fun throwing the balls in different ways or from
different directions. Try some of these ideas to add something special to your "
basketball" game: raise the box on a table or chair throw the ball between your
knees as you bend over dress up like basketball players in sneakers, shorts, and
...
101. 102. 103 Twos can □ kick or throw a ball Kick 116 Activities for Physical
Development Large Muscles. t. €L. Exercise. Together. On a day when the
weather is too bad to go out, have an exercise class with your Twos. Push the
tables and chairs against a wall, and put away all the toys so you have a large,
safe, open area. Don't worry if your Twos don't exercise exactly the way you do or
if a few wander off. Try some of these exercises. Twos can stretch up high and
down low □ do ...
Active Learning for Fours, the fifth book in the Active Learning Series, has over 470 activities for Fours, 48 months old through 60 months old. The activities are easy to read and do with one child or a small group; "Fours Can" lists help teachers, caregivers, or parents choose the right activities for each child. Ideas on planning environments for Fours and an easy system for writing plans help set the stage for a developmentally appropriate activity program.
Provides a winning combination of information and activities that help children develop their minds and bodies in a safe and healthy environment. Incorporate "active" learning into the curriculum with ease using the complete planning guide with a clean format describing activities and appropriate materials, and a resource and skills checklist. Plus icons identifying developmental stages and suggestions for language development and interaction help teachers direct student progress. Use the series to update programs, train new staff, or develop teaching units.
101. Planning. and. Doing. Celebrations. Help your Fives take the lead in
planning celebrations that will be happening in your program. Discuss with the
whole group the kinds of things they want to do to celebrate. Then help children
take part in smaller discussion groups where they get together to plan and
prepare the food, decorations, and activities they want. You decided that we need
people to plan food, decorations, and games. Who would like to be in the food
group? Great.
