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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784205703321

Autore

Nespeca Sue McCleaf

Titolo

Picture books plus [[electronic resource] ] : 100 extension activities in art, drama, music, math, and science / / Sue McCleaf Nespeca, Joan B. Reeve

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2003

ISBN

0-8389-9900-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (149 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ReeveJoan B

Disciplina

372.13

Soggetti

Picture books for children - Educational aspects

Education, Elementary - Activity programs

School children - Books and reading

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Why use picture books with children? -- Extending picture books through art -- Extending picture books through drama -- Extending picture books through music -- Extending picture books through math -- Extending picture books through science.

Sommario/riassunto

In this innovative guide, a children's librarian and a teacher team up to identify the best picture books for addressing specific areas of the curriculum. Filled with extension activities that provide countless teachable moments in the areas of math, science, music, drama, and art, this book also promotes a love of books in young readers. A few of the many activities are:. Expressive drama activities such as improvisation, reader's theater, charades, and magic. Engaging art activities that focus on creativity, not just following instructions. Toe-tapping music activities such as learning rhyth