Grade Level: Preschool - First Grade
Product #: GH16728
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An invaluable resource for turning stressful transition times into fun learning experiences!

This teacher resource book brings you more attention-grabbing, creative activities that provide children with an outlet for wiggles, while giving their brains a jump start with cross-lateral movement games. These short, simple activities offer new ways to capture children's attention with songs, games, chants, and fingerplays for any time of the day.

All of the ideas reflect current brain research and reinforce early literacy. Stories are included as well as patterns for puppets and props.

Use this teaching resource book at any time of day-from morning arrivals to group time to snack time to dismissal. These classroom-tested ideas are sure to become favorites!

Chapters include:

• Starting the Day
• Group or Circle Time
• Clean Up! Line Up! Let's Go!
• Attention Grabbers, Puppets, and Finger Fun
• Great Ideas for Rainy Days
• Sing, Rhyme, and Chant
• A Story for Your Pocket
• Tricks for Any Time
• End of the Day

Reviews
"Transition Tips and Tricks can be especially beneficial to the new teacher that may not have as many 'tools of the trade'. However, even seasoned teachers can be refreshed with the vast amount of transition ideas."
Dr. Clara Carroll, Director of Professional Field Services Harding University

"This book has some great ideas..I like the idea of a sign-in poster for the children to actually sign their own name! This book offers a lot of ideas for rainy days."
Tracy Brown, Children's Home, Chambliss Shelter

"With its emphasis on the principles of brain development, Transition Tips and Tricks will be a tremendous resource for teachers filled with songs, stories, movement activities, simple games and easy to make props."
Cynthia Catlin, University Presbyterian Children's Center

"Good ideas for older 3's and up for remembering days of the week, colors, etc. -Good learning songs -Very involved with children -Great circle time activities and songs."
Amy Roberts, McPhaul Child Development Center University of Georgia

"Transition Tips and Tricks - a great book! I like the way it gives the purpose of the activity and has the 'what' section to list materials needed. Great Jean Feldman stuff - I can just see her doing the activities."
Margaret Collins, Director, River Road Preschool

"Well organized with fun, educational items. Great teaching tool. Transitions are some of the most under used items in classroom management. Jean has done a great job again!"
Janie H. Humphries, Ed.D, Professor and Coordinator, University Distinguished Professor Louisiana Tech University

Pages: 216