101 More Dance Games for Children

Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897933834
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Filled with dance games that the whole classroom or family can play and learn from, this book collects noncompetitive activities that reward children for their involvement, encourage them to use their imagination, and show them how to express their feelings without using words. Illustrations.

101 Dance Games for Children

Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897931717
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Grade level: k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, p, e, i, t.

101 Movement Games for Children

Author: Huberta Wiertsema
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897933469
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Every body is made to move, and moving is one of the best things we can do for our bodies. children who learn the joy of moving at an early age improve their chances of remaining active and healthy throughout life. The games in this book will also help children develop a healthy sense of play. Thes noncompetititve games - which focus on pure movement, rather than dance or music - stress excitement, humour, challenge, surprise and cooperation. Players just need enthusiasm and a willingness to explore activities with others.

101 Drama Games for Children

Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897932110
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more. Drama games allow children to get more in touch with themselves and what they want to be, and are a delightful way to discover the freedom, creativity, and expression of acting- and living. The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination, social interaction, and self-expression in children. To make the books easy to use, games are marked according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, using helpful icons. Most games are non-competitive and none require special skills or training. The series is widely used in homes, schools, daycare centers, clubs, and summer camp.

101 Music Games for Children

Author: Ger Storms
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897931649
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Music is wonderful for bringing out creativity and encouraging learning in kids. They love to sing and dance, and they love it when adults sing and dance along with them. Appropriate for families, teachers, day care providers, and camp leaders, this book presents lively music games that children and adults can play together. Using popular songs, easy rhythms, and musical recordings, the games in this book help children develop creative, personal, and social skills. They also learn about music and sound. The games are not competitive, they encourage and reward children for participating, not for winning.

101 More Music Games for Children

Author: Ger Storms
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897932981
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Music games are relaxing and playful. They encourage creativity both in children's imagination and expression. All players need is a willingness to have fun and to experience the joys of interacting with others. The games include rhythm games, dance and movement games, card and board games, and musical projects. All of the games stress humor, challenge, surprise and cooperation rather than competition.

101 Life Skills Games for Children

Author: Bernie Badegruber
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 0897934415
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
"Collection of games aimed at enhancing children's self-awareness and social and emotional skills, helping them understand and deal with problems in daily interactions with other children and adults"--Provided by publisher.

101 More Drama Games for Children

Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897933674
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A fun, dynamic form of play, drama games help children explore their imaginations and discover their own creativity. By improvising a wide variety of scenes and situations, participants learn to express themselves physically and emotionally while gaining increased awareness of the feelings and experiences of others. Drama games also offer a wealth of possibilities for all kinds of group and educational play. The games can be led by parents, teachers, camp leaders, day-care providers and other group leaders. Participants gain as much as they contribute, and the games change every time they are played. A follow-up to the popular 101 Drama Games for Children, this book contains completely different games to take children's imaginations -- and those of their leaders -- in countless new directions. Book jacket.

101 Language Games for Children

Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
ISBN: 9780897933698
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
An ideal resource for teachers, therapists, and social workers, this collection of language games helps children of suggested age ranges to effectively express themselves and enhance vocabulary, conversation, and storytelling skills. Illustrations.

Yoga Games for Children

Author: Danielle Bersma
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0897935837
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
This introduction to yoga for children contains variations on traditional yoga postures that help children develop physical strength, flexibility, emotional calm, and self-expression. The games involve relaxation, trust, and cooperation. Included are over 50 illustrations and 16 completely structured lessons based on themes like the seasons, rain, snow, and animals.