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"A resource that can help children understand and deal with problems that arise in daily interactions with other children and adults. These games help children develop social and emotional skills and enhance self-awareness"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a variety of activities, projects, and experiments that help to illustrate and explain all sorts of scientific principles.

The answer to "I'm bored, I've got nothing to do."

Nothing sparks a child's or adolescent's interest like a new game! Adapted Games & Activities: From Tag to Team Buildingprovides a wealth of games to get your students and participants moving and having fun, regardless of their cognitive or physical ability levels.

This book includes hundreds of hands-on, engaging activities designed to meet the unique needs of after-school programs, camps and recreation centers. The activities teach the skills of creative conflict resolutions to school-age children through games, cooperative team challenges, drama, crafts, music, and even cooking. The guide includes easy-to-implement strategies and tips for providers to both reduce conflict in their programs and to intervene effectively when conflict does occur.

"Offers all the information, materials, and resources for planning and implementing events that build effective relationships"--P. [4] of cover.

"Includes more than 25 in-depth activities on fingerprinting, evidence collection, blood-stain identification, forensic careers, ballistics, and more"--P. [4] of cover.

Shows how detectives and forensic experts use science to do their jobs and presents experiments which explore the world of forensic science and criminal investigation.

110 unique art activities for children to experience the styles and techniques of the great masters. Includes a brief biography of each artist.

Gives instructions for a variety of experiments that examine the characteristics of some of the common elements around us.

Provides instructions for making seventy-five contraptions that demonstrate friction, gravity, energy, motion, and other principles of physics and explains how to think like an inventor.

Offering an exciting way to teach abstract concepts of geography and culture through concrete art activities, this book of fun, easy-to-do art activities uses collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to educate children. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for each project. A series of crafts that vary in difficulty, are arranged by continent, & explore the world's different cultures & habitats.

"This resource, for all ages, offers a wide range of activity choices: icebreakers, "straight-up" games, and reflection activities, perfect for classrooms, after-school programs, retreats, workshops, and groups on the go. The fun games and activities will have participants engaged and involved, making every moment meaningful"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a variety of games and other activities to promote awareness of different cultures around the world.

In this revised edition, Douglas Llewellyn focuses on teaching science through an inquiry-based process, showing teachers how to implement inquiry using the three "Rs" of inquiry: restructuring, retooling, and reculturing. Aligned with NSES standards, Inquire Within helps readers design inquiries for their students and also provides ready-to-use inquiry lessons that can be used immediately.

Presents games and other activities from different countries and cultures that teach a variety of basic mathematical concepts.

Presents games and other activities from different countries and cultures that teach a variety of basic mathematical concepts.

Presents more than sixty projects made from natural materials that are available almost anywhere.

A collection of simple science projects features introductions to basic concepts, easy-to-follow illustrations, and a categorized format that highlights such subjects as air, color, energy, and the environment.

"Through these easy-to-implement, high-interest activities, children learn new and effective skills and behaviors for getting along with others and managing their own emotions"--P. [4] of cover.

"Seeks to enlighten young minds with the magic of yoga while recounting some of the world's most delightful, instructive stories in a way that encourages literacy and vibrant physical health"--P. [4] of cover.

A treasury of activities, ideas, and resources, The complete guide to service learning can help teachers and youth workers engage young hearts and minds in reaching out and giving back. Author, and internationally known service learning expert, Cathryn Berger Kaye presents service learning-its importance, steps, essential elements, and challenges-within a curricular context.

"Do you want to create a lot of training in a little time? Do you wonder how to involve your learners without wasting their time, or yours? Do you want to use your training time wisely and well?"--P. [4] of cover.

Contains all the techniques and projects--more than one hundred--from the Art Ideas series, and includes information on such topics as brushes, paper, media, wax resist, punched holes, and paper sculpture.

Presents science experiments involving water, magnets, and light and mirrors, with easy-to-follow instructions and scientific explanations for each experiment.

Provides instructions for science experiments that explain a variety of concepts, such as gravity, light, weather, and air pressure.