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1) A kid's guide to Latino history: more than 50 activities

Author

Petrillo, Valerie

Series

for kids
Kid's Guide to

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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Presents a brief history of the countries of Central and South America and Cuba, along with instructions for creating craft items related to Hispanic culture.

2) 404 deskside activities for energetic kids

Author

Davis, Barbara

Series

SmartFun Activity Books
Hunter House smartfun book

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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This invaluable resource helps K-3 teachers deal with restless, energetic students including those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The book contains quick movement breaks that can be used between other classroom activities to minimize disruptions and maintain a positive learning environment for all students. The activities, labeled according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, include shape recognition, stretching...

3) Coding in your school

Author

Noll, Elizabeth

Series

Coding is Everywhere

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in schools. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

4) Hands are not for hitting

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Series

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Demonstrates that "hands are not for hitting" by suggesting many positive uses for them, such as saying hello, playing, creating, and helping.

5) Crash course in storytime fundamentals

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This manual is a "one-stop shop" on how to present storytimes to suit different audiences including bilingual learners, special needs children, and those in a variety of settings such as Head Start, preschools, and day care situations.
This beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children, illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family settings...

6) The family storytelling handbook: how to use stories, anecdotes, rhymes, handkerchiefs, paper, and other objects to enrich your family traditions

Author

Pellowski, Anne

Publisher

Macmillan

Description

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Discusses storytelling as a form of family entertainment, offers suggestions on how and when to tell stories, and includes examples of stories for family members to tell.

7) At the library

Author

Alexander, Heather

Series

Shine-a-light book

Publisher

Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing

Description

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From books to puppet shows, from author signings to computer research and from special collections to very important rules, readers learn about libraries and the value of reading, sharing, and community in this book.

8) Astronomy lab for kids: 52 family-friendly activities

Author

Nichols, Michelle

Series

Lab for Kids

Lexile measure

IG 890L

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Introduces readers to the basics of space in lessons that can be done with everyday items from around your house. Parents and teachers will find astronomy-based activities and crafts for kids of all ages and experience levels. The projects can be completed with everyday items from around your house: sandwich cookies and tennis balls, and much more. Each two-page spread covers an experiment or craft, suggestions to enrich the experience, and explains...

9) Go wild!: 101 things to do outdoors before you grow up

Author

Danks, Fiona

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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'Utterly joyful…and full of fun', said The Countryman of Nature's Playground. Following that book's success the authors have written a second book that encourages children to enjoy and learn from the natural world through fun - this time for slightly older children. Go Wild describes a range of outdoor adventures for families to share, including foraging for wild food, the magical excitement of making fires, cooking over the hot coals and making...

10) Adventuring together: how to create connections and make lasting memories with your kids

Author

Eskridge, Greta

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

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"A modern, practical, and inspiring guide to creating deep heart connections with kids by regularly creating new experiences and intentional adventures together"--

11) Build your computational thinking skills

Author

Harris, Christopher

Series

Unplugged activities for future coders

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"This book teaches students to learn in computational ways by providing them with fun activities"--

12) A little bit of dirt: 55+ science and art activities to reconnect children with nature

Author

Citro, Asia

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Bursting with creative hands-on outdoor science and art activities, "Little Bit of DIrt" is full of motivation to get outside and explore.

13) Distance

Author

Walpole, Brenda

Series

Measure up with science

Publisher

Gareth Stevens Pub

Description

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Explains the elements of distance, from body measures to standard systems, furlongs and calipers, scale drawings, maps, and perspective.

14) Temperature

Author

Walpole, Brenda

Series

Measure up with science

Publisher

Gareth Stevens Pub

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Discusses the elements of temperature, from sunlight and thermometers to water vapor and insulation, and examines ways of measuring temperature.

15) Keepers of the night: Native American stories and nocturnal activities for children

Publisher

Fulcrum

Description

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Contains eight Native North American stories with hands-on activities.

16) Unique projects for nature lovers

Author

Peterson, Tamara Jm

Series

Adventurous crafts for kids

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"Calling all nature lovers! These unique projects will help you explore nature like never before. Use bits of nature to create your own journal paper. Construct a sundial to track the time. Craft a basket to hold a picnic lunch. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"--

17) Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future With 20 Projects

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"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics the science of designing, building, and operating robots gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write pencil and paper computer programs, while later chapters show them how...

18) World War I for kids: a history with 21 activities

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Explores the defining conflict that involved all the world's superpowers--including how it began, what a soldier's daily life was like, the role of zeppelins, key figures, and how it ended--and features hands-on activities that illuminate both the war and the times.