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Love it.
Got this because they use it at my son's preschool.He loves it and I think it's a great learning tool. ... Read more

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Based on the key Montessori principle that children learn best through active experience, Teach Me to Do It Myself presents simple activities through which children explore and develop their skills. These skill areas include sensory perceptions, body coordination, language, understanding of numbers, and movement. This practical, color-illustrated parenting book is filled with activities and instructions for overseeing children as they carry out a variety of learning activities. Most activities will seem simple to parents, because once mastered, adults perform them automatically. However, toddlers experience a sense of accomplishment and self-worth when they learn to perform them independently. The many activities start with dressing and personal hygiene, then go on to include . . .

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Arnold Lobel’s lovable, quirky characters and simple, rich stories are perfect for helping children explore themes such as friendship, cooperation, tolerance, and overcoming fears. This resource includes a profile of the author; before- and after-reading discussion ideas; and activities that teach about story elements, build vocabulary, and connect to science, social studies, art, and more. ... Read more

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Math Activities A to Z is presented as detailed lesson plans for a wealth of hands-on math activities for young children ages one to five. Its focus is on math concepts that preschoolers can understand and with which they can grow. Number concepts, one-to-one correspondence, spatial concepts and patterning activities will provide enjoyment for children, parents and teachers alike. Each section of the book will help educators in finding math activities for a theme-based curriculum, for incorporating a letter of the week or as a last-minute filler activity. ... Read more

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15 Reproducible Learning Mats with Instant Activities That Use Munchable Manipulatives to Teach Important Math Skills
Meets NCTM Standards!
Whet children's appetite for math with yummy, interactive learning adventures! ... Read more

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Great learning tool for toddlers
I found this book (and other Joy Berry Classic books) to be an excellent resource to teach my 2 year old important social skills. The words are simple and are able to keep a toddler's attention, which isn't easy to do. The pictures are nice and interesting. My daughter likes to read about the boy at the table with his doggy. She turns the pages herself and talks about what is happening. I highly recommend this series of books as a wonderful and fun learning tool.

Pretty lame book
Someone gave me this book and another from the series (Bathtime).While I applaud the concept of books that teach children about appropriate behavior, I have a very low opinion of these books and can not recommend them.
The writing is very uninspiring."I like myself.I do not want to get sick.I eat healthy food.Healthy food helps me to stay well."Maybe this type of language could be good for early readers but the version I have is a board book (for babies!) and I choose not to talk to my baby like she's an idiot with a rudimentary IQ.
The illustrations are also uninspired.They are neither colorful, nor interesting, nor beautiful.They look like a terrible textbook from the 80s.
Overall, these books are so boring that I have no interest in reading them. My daughter (now 1 yr old) is clearly unimpressed.She never selects them for me to read to her (as she does with other books) and she never sits and turns through the pages.
There must be other books out there that teach meaningful life lessons but come packaged in an artistic and clever book.
Sorry to be so negative but in my opinion, these books are boring and lame.

useful tool for teaching table manners
This book was recommended to me by an occupational therapist in response to my 4 year old son's messy eating habits.I found it was helpful to read it to him and then use some of concepts from the book during mealtime to redirect his behavior.The text is simple and direct.I think it might be better for a younger child as it is a board book and very easy to follow.Myson's OT recommended Berry's like of special times book, but this particular one was relevant for my situation. ... Read more

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NEW and Improved Summer Bridge Activities for 2006!

This year the bestselling summer workbook features new covers, new activities, new reading lists, updated bonus sections, and a whole lot more to give kids a summer learning experience they won’t forget! Designed to keep kids busy, happy, and learning between grades, the NEW Summer Bridge Activities continues to focus on math, reading, writing, and language arts, but also includes new activities in science plus Factoids and fun to-do lists to keep brains and bodies active. Assignments build on one another as children review skills they have just mastered and preview the grade ahead!

New features include Super Summer Science experiments, skills checklists, updated reading lists, revised assignments to meet more diverse state curriculum standards, an updated bonus section, plus an updated cover and a new-look interior.

* Super Science experiments give kids a hands-on learning experience as they discover interesting facts about the world around them.

* Fun Factoids provide kids with fun tidbits of information to get their minds revved up for the educational assignments.

* Updated bonus section incorporates the new food pyramid and helps kids learn how to eat healthily. ... Read more

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Kids like it
This book may start out a bit simple, but I think as we work through it over the summer, it will be perfect.The kids like the colorful pages.

not enough variety (P-K version)... ones for older kids are good though
My daughter (5 1/2) typically loves workbooks.But, this one (P-K edition) was too much of the same thing over and over.There is definitely not enough variety.The counting pages were not at all interesting or challenging for her.I have found other workbooks for this age group hold her attention without issue.This one does not.

Great workbook!
This is a wonderful summer workbook to continue summer learning before my daughter starts kindergarten in the fall.

Summer Bridge Book
This product is a great way to keep the children up to speed with their learning over the summer.It prevents summer lag.We just work for 30 minutes most days and the kids keep their brains active.The kids also enjoy this so much that they want to work in the book

Very Happy with Service
Very happy with service and timeliness of delivery.
Will use them again in the very near future.
Thanks again. ... Read more

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Art Activities A to Z presents a detailed lesson plan format of open-ended art activities.It focuses on the art ?process? rather than the ?product?. Users will enjoy the activities as they explore medium beyond tempera paint and brushes. The activities are easy-to-understand and follow. Each section will assist users in finding art activities for a theme based curriculum, to incorporate a letter of the week, or provide a spur of the moment filler. ... Read more

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PERFECT FOR NEW AND SEASONED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND CARE GIVERS, this book consists of curriculum plans for incorporating teacher made materials that are developmentally appropriate and that really do teach.The materials are categorized in the book according to the curriculum areas, such as art, dramatic play, language, math, science, music and social studies.A consistent format is used for each material/activity.Included are the objectives which describe the educational value of the particular material and related themes.The materials describe all of the resources needed to construct each material.Step by step directions for constructing each material for introducing each piece of material to the children are also included. ... Read more

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Valuable To Any Early Childhood Teacher
This book offers many, many, many ways to cut down on spending money in classroom whether you need materials for math, dramatic play, language arts, or music.

Please pay careful attention to whether the item stands as developmentally appropriate for your children.Some of these materials do not work very well with children who come into PreK needing to play a bit of "catch-up".

Creativity Revived!
Ever since I purchased this book my classroom has come alive. I feel that my creativity has been revived from when I first began teaching. I feel that each early childhood teacher should have this book as a tool to spark their creativity. ... Read more

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Great educational tool for toddlers
These Joyberry books are wonderful educational tools for toddlers. The books have large print, basic language, and nice intriguing pictures. My 2 year old often picks these books over the many other books that she has. She loves to turn the pages herself and talk about what is happening on each page. The best part is, she is learning about really important social and environmental skills while having fun doing it. All of sudden, she is talking to me about taking medicine, and learning to express being sick. The CD's are great for the car too. She asks to listen to them all the time. I highly recommend this series of books. ... Read more

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Incredible!!
This book worked very well for my daughter. She had been learning phonics at school and just wasn't getting it. I found the book by chance (it is very hard to get ahold of)and figured I'd give it a shot. When my daughter (within weeks) began forming her own sentences, I was extremely satisfied. The book begins with simple instructions and explains to a parent or teacher the easy method within. The original stories were a delight, as well as the full page illustrations, drawn by the author herself. I recommend this book to anyone that wants their child to read quickly and well. As every parent knows, the gift of reading is one of the most important gifts a parent can give. Hurry up and give!! ... Read more

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The perfect book to introduce rhythm instruments to young children. The activities bring music into the classroom and offer ways for children to participate in the music experience, using rhythm sticks, sand blocks, bells, shakers, and more! Children make the sound of the ocean waves using shakers, pretend to be a train using sand blocks, create a rainstorm with rhythm sticks and perform circus tricks with jingle bells. Plus, they learn to play the instruments along with their favorite songs. 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities is perfect for parents, early childhood teachers and music teachers who work with toddlers through age six.

Abigail Flesch Connors is an early-childhood music specialist. Her programs include singing, dance, rhythm instrument activities, literacy/music activities and listening games.

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101 Rhythm Instruments for Young Children
I love this book - it iseasy to reference with activities to bring musical instruments easily inot hte preschool classroom. This will be a grab and go for lesson plans!!

Good Resource for Non-Music Specialist
As the owner of a prechool music program I am always looking for new ideas to incorporate into my curriculum.This book gave me a jumping off place for several new ideas.However, I think the greatest beneficiaries of this book will be the non-music specialist preschool teacher andparents of preschoolers.As is common with many preschool curriculums, this book relies heavily upon familiar song tunes, which makes learning the music for each ativity very quick and easy.Each activity is succinctly described in easy to understand language and, with only one or two exceptions, limits materials needed to the instruments and occassionaly a CD player.If you want activites that teach fundamental music skills, this book does that in limited fashion (fast/slow, piano/forte, stady beat), but only experientially;Children are not introduced to any musical terminology and teachers are not cautioned that children often have a difficult time keeping a steady beat, thus some frustration may ensue with some of the rhythm stick activities.For a more complete review of this book, visit my website:[...]

Great music activities for little ones!
I've been a music teacher for grades K-6 for 3 years and a band teacher for 15.I wanted to introduce my younger students to rhythm instruments, but wasn't sure how.This book has tons of really fun ideas, songs, and activities for preschoolers through 1st grade.My students LOVE it!

You don't need to be a music teacher to use this book either.Just an involved parent with some patience for noise!Have fun!

A Pre-School or Special Ed Music MUST HAVE!!!
I teach some preschool and special education Music classes and this book is WONDERFUL for them. They really like the songs and activities in the book. It's very easy and simple for the kids to do and they absolutely love the songs. I even use some of the songs in my first grade lessons.I personally highly recommend this book and looking for more just like this!

Book worth the money!
I found this book very useful in planning curriculum for a series of tots' and preschool music classes. It's just full of creative ideas for rhythm instrument activities including songs that can be used to go along with the activities. It teaches how to introduce the instruments as well. ... Read more

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Process-oriented, age-appropriate science activities make this guide a must-have in all settings where children are learning and developing. Each section helps teachers and parents in finding science activities for a theme-based curriculum, for spur-of-the-moment activities and for letter- of-the-week plans. Supply lists and a sample family letter encouraging collection of easy-to-acquire items help get the science center up and running. And, the theme-specific index and concept-specific indexes make it easy to plan activities to accompany study units. ... Read more

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This must-have resource combines the latest in education theory and best-practice instruction in an easy-to-navigate format that teachers will want to keep close at hand. Filled with helpful strategies, tips, and insights from veteran teachers across the country, the book covers essential topics of instruction, planning, management, and professional growth. Also includes updated standards and technology sections, a complete glossary of education terms, and a new index. ... Read more

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Learning multiplication facts is easy and fun with these engaging, original songs students will love. Includes a complete activity book packed with games, hands-on reproducibles, mnemonic devices, and song sheets. ... Read more

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Some songs excellent
While I agree with one reviewer that some songs are boring, my 3rd grade students absolutely love some of the songs.Slinky Sevens, Calculate to Learn the Eights, and World's Hardest Multiplication Fact make this worth the money to buy.Those are the hardest facts to remember, and the songs make them fun.

Not Happy with Amazon Customer Service
I'm not happy with my product because I did not receive the audio cd that was to be with it.I've already sent an e-mail to Amazon and no one has responded.I'm not able to utilize the book without the audio cd.

Not what I thought
the songs are not really a great format for memorizing facts (for my child). Instead of "2 x 2 is four!" the songs are products "2, 4, 6, 8" etc. Recalling them are more difficult once you get past counting by 5's. But, my daughter is listening for 15 minutes per day and is slowly picking them up.

Disappointed
Given the other review was so incredibly positive, I was excited to purchase this product.My kids got to the third song and asked me to turn it off because the music was "lame."I have to say, the songs are pretty hokey. Can't learn the songs without listening to the cd, so I will try to put it in the car and see if they warm up to it. . .

Fun and educational
My fourth-grade students like these songs so much that they're disappointed on days we don't have time to sing them. From rap to country and western, the music is varied, fun, and memorable. I've been using the cassette version for several years; I'm so glad there's a CD version now. This is one of the better "multiplication songs" resources--definitely worth the price. ... Read more

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Teaching sight words can be pure poetry! These kid-pleasing poems help kids recognize and read words from the Dolch list in a playful, engaging context. Ready-to-use companion lessons include easy games and hands-on activities to teach sight words that are antonyms and synonyms, adjectives and verbs, and more. Features predictable rhyming text perfect for emergent readers! ... Read more

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Management strategies, assessment tools, and reproducibles, this tested program provides uninterrupted teaching with small groups and independent learning. 160 pages. Grades 1-3. ... Read more

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Fantastic!
Great ideas for learning centers and there are fantastic explanations of each, with materials included! This was an excellent resource!

Wonderful Resource for Younger Grades
This is really a wonderful book with excellent ideas to use in the classroom. However, it says it is appropriate for third grade use, but it really isn't. It is made more for younger children. I will be able to use some ideas, but I will have to recreate the activities to make them useful for my students.

Great Resource
This book contains many great ideas.I teach kindergarten, so wasn't able to use as much as first through 3rd grade teachers could.However, I did get some good ideas that I use. Not a bad price, and the ideas are worth the money.

A Must Have!
I would highly recommend this book for anyone teaching primary grades, and integrating literacy centers in the classroom.It is perfect for managing reading groups, as well as a great time-management tool. Full of reproducibles, and helpful tips, it's one of the best teacher resources available.:)

A Basic book for new teachers
This book may work if you are a new teacher with no resources and no ideas.If you are a veteran teacher, don't bother.The book is full of worksheets that you could quickly create and are probably already doing in your classroom.Don't waste your money. ... Read more

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Parents, teachers, and, most of all, kids will benefit from this book, which combines creative activities with a comprehensive, up-to-date list of biographies written for children. The key to learning about famous people is active involvement, and this book provides over one hundred clever ways to interact with biographical literature. Some ways to have fun with heroes: Making Ken and Barbie dolls into real heroes like the Babes--Babe Ruth and Babe Didrikson Zaharias; reading about Harriet Tubman's courage and then designing a hero's button to wear; discovering Albert Einstein's genius and deciding what he might have carried in his fanny pack; visiting "Michelangelo's World," which kids will design after reading a biography of one of the world's greatest artists; or making stained glass windows honoring a living hero and humanitarian, Mother Theresa. The material is organized by age group; pre-school (ages 3-5), primary (ages 6-8), intermediate (9-11), and young people (12-14). The activities, written for children and adults to enjoy together, precede the age-appropriate book listings. In a lively, often humorous way, they encourage children to have fun with famous men and women. Book listings are arranged in a user-friendly format. Over one hundred award-winning titles have been reviewed, and many other high-quality books are annotated. ... Read more

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Hooray for Dennis Deneberg!
To begin, an admission. I'm a fan of Dennis Deneberg: his teaching, his writing, his astonishing skills as a speaker. Heroes? Of course we all need them. Today's kids, too often, only know tabloid heroes. Dennis's books will broaden their horizons. They are meant for teachers, parents, and children to use as a foundation--for further reading, for discussions, for projects. I recommend them highly. Joy Hakim ... Read more