Product Description

This first-of-a-kind book helps teachers and providers plan transition times so that children aren't hurting each other, toys aren't left all over the place, you know where everyone is and chaos does not reign.

Divided into two easy to use sections, the first section contains a number of simple tools to evaluate environments and schedules to prevent problems. The second section includes over 200 original learning activities. New ideas such as buddy buckets, spider wands, and pom pom pals weave smoothness into activity changes.

Let the chaos end! Imagine having fun getting from circle time to lunch, or from outdoors to inside. The children learn new skills and you become more calm. In addition to the activities, the book includes directions for over 50 props and games.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #375740 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

Barbara Wolfe, Ph.D., Early Childhood - Special Education Project Coordinator, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
...I feel this book is a wonderful addition to the field.

I am aware of nothing like it!...It is bursting with creative ideas that have been tested and proven effective...All teachers, novice or seasoned, will find ideas here to brighten their days.

Connie Brown, Exec. Director, HOPES
This book, developed by experienced and creative professionals, is a welcome addition to the field of early childhood. It's packed full of creative ideas for enhancing the quality of services to young children...I highly recommend it to all early childhood teachers and educators. The self-assessment tool will be extremely beneficial to the dedicated professionals who continually strive to improve their service. By utilizing the suggestions given in this book, early childhood teachers will make those first experiences in learning magical for the little ones in our care.

Ruth Chvojichek, Early Childhood Teacher, CESA #5
For years I have relied on finger plays and songs to get children's attention, but these are some really fun, new ideas. As I have used the evaluation tools, suggestions, and guidelines, it is amazine how much easier it is on everyone and how smoothly things flow.

Customer Reviews

This book is for everyone who teaches young children!
This book does a wonderful job of providing activies that stimulate child learning and development. It provides means for teachers to transition children from one activity to another. This is also good for all parents who need ideas for keeping their kids busy! The authors should be commended for putting into print their experience so we can all benefit.