Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving & Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical activity for children from birth to age eight. Rae served on the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) task force that created guidelines for early childhood physical activity, and is a columnist for Young Children, the journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). A popular speaker and workshop leader, she has consulted for groups such as the Sesame Street Research Department, the Centers for Disease Control, Gymboree Play & Music Centers, and the Head Start Bureau.
Great Games for Young Children
Over 100 Games to Develop Self-Confidence, Problem-Solving Skills and CooperationAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
These new and classic games have a noncompetitive twist and include outside games, musical games, circle games, concept games, and cooperative games. Every game gives details of how it supports cognitive, social/ emotional, and physical development providing benefits for the whole child. This book gives details on what content area the games fit into, how to play the game and alternative ways to play the game.
RRP $44.95
Jump Into Literacy
Active Learning for Preschool ChildrenAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
Jump into Literacy combines children's love of active games with over 100 lively literacy activities.
RRP $33.95
Jump Into Math
Active Learning for Preschool ChildrenAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting maths experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The maths skills index is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests.
RRP $33.95
Jump Into Science
Active Learning for Preschool ChildrenAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book brings science to life by helping children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, and the weather in active and fun ways. Activities are organised by level of difficulty, require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning.
RRP $33.95
Teachable Transitions
190 Acitivities to Move From Morning Circle to the End of the DayAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
Filled with movement activities, games, fingerplays, chants and songs. Teachable Transitions transforms the time between your planned activities into pleasurable moments that children look forward to! The activities, organised by arrival, departure, snack, outside time, naptime and cleanup, help children move smoothly through their day.
RRP $33.95
Wiggle, Giggle and Shake
200 Ways to move and LearnAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
Encourages children to think and solve problems, to recognise and explore their feelings and to participate physically in their own learning.
RRP $44.95
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