101 Content-Building Fingerplays, Action Rhymes, and Songs: Easy and Engaging Activities That Build Important Background Knowledge and Enrich Young Learners' Vocabularies

by Pamela Chanko

Overview

Enrich circle time, transitions, or any time with this irresistible collection of easy-to-learn activities! Fingerplays, action rhymes, and songs help children improve memory, build fine and gross motor skills, and enhance hand-eye coordination. They also let children associate actions with particular words, helping them to make meaning of new vocabulary and concepts related to favorite themes, such as All About Me, Health and Safety, Weather and Seasons, Community Helpers, Holidays and Special Days, and many more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545279963
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Pamela Chanko, a former early childhood teacher, is an editor and writer in the Early Childhood Division of Scholastic, Inc. She is the author of numerous books for both children and teachers. Recently, she co-authored It’s Spring, a new title in Scholastic’s Hello Reader series. She holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education. Pamela lives in New York City.