{"product_id":"activity-book-for-kids-ages-donna-vasquez-9798699789443","title":"Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 9-12: Refreshing, Recharging, Refocusing","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book you will find lively games and practical tips that you can use with elementary-age children anytime as pick-me-ups to counter tiredness or bad moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe level of the games' difficulty gradually increases over the course of the book. With a few exceptions, the games at the beginning are easy enough for first-graders, while the ones at the end are more appropriate for nine- or ten-year-olds. However, almost all the games can easily be modified for different ages. The games are listed in alphabetical order at the end of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelpful Ways to Change the Pace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best way to prevent tiredness and to keep energy reserves filled is to have plenty of variety in your lessons. Here are some pointers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen preparing your lesson, remember to use as many different group-size formations as possible: whole group, small groups, pairs, and individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off teaching and learning materials, even if it takes time. At the end of the day, it will be worth it if the children are still paying attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse different seating arrangements; try to sit in a circle more often, and occasionally move the class outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite \"guest teachers\" to come talk to the class (e.g., parents, grand-parents, police officers, the mayor, or any other specialists whose ex-pertise may be useful).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate surprises and moments of amazement for the children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever overstuff the children, but instead make them hungry for new knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey to the Icons Used in the Games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help you find activities suitable for a particular situation, each one is coded with symbols or icons that tell you some things about it at a glance: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe size of the group needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf props are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf music is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a large space is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf physical contact is or might be involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the activity involves going outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are explained in more detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donna Vasquez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798699789443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.31d","brand":"Donna Vasquez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931021328639,"sku":"9798699789443","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3f8ddef6-34e5-488c-b112-0ae785330657.jpg?v=1766345902","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/activity-book-for-kids-ages-donna-vasquez-9798699789443","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}