Outside School Hours Care
Activities for School-age Child Care
Playing and LearningAuthor(s): Barbara Blakley, Rosalie Blau (click on the author's name for more titles)
Try out hundreds of activities for children from ages 5 to 10 in all subject areas from knitting, cooking, and dramatic play to gardening, science, and woodworking. These entertaining and educating activities will help your after-school center work more effectively with children, parents, staff, and community.
RRP $22.95
After-School Transition Activities
The Ready Set Go! Guide to Strategies That WorkAuthor(s): David L Whitaker (click on the author's name for more titles)
After-School Transition Activities helps you analyse your program's daily routine to determine what you need to make transitions smooth and fun. The author offers a formula for improving existing transitions, lumping transitions and activities together, or getting rid of unnecessary transitions.
Includes over 100 quick, easy-to-learn and easy-to-use activities and ideas that will make every transition fun.
RRP $38.95
Art With Anything
52 Weeks of Fun Using Everyday StuffWith 52 weeks of fantastic art projects using easy-to-find, everyday materials, Art with Anything provides a year of creativity, imagination, and fun for children ages 4-10!
RRP $44.95
Awesome Ocean Science
Investigating the Secrets of the Underwater WorldAuthor(s): Cindy A Littlefield (click on the author's name for more titles)
Discover an underwater world that is so exciting and so mysterious, that it's better than science fiction! Uncover fascinating facts, carry out exciting experiments, and learn all about the awesome oceans and seas of the planet!
RRP $29.95
Becoming The Best You Can
Developing 5 Traits You Need to Achieve Your Personal BestAuthor(s): Jill Frankel Hauser (click on the author's name for more titles)
Children have the potential for success - in their own lives and in the contributions they make! This book includes thought provoking activities that build five essential character traits that prepare children for personal success. Cooperative games and activities make the traits child friendly and attainable. An outstanding practical guide for anyone committed to helping children thrive!
RRP $29.95
Before 9 After 3
A Handbook for Outside School Hours CareAuthor(s): Alison Jones, Sue Tarrant (click on the author's name for more titles)
A comprehensive and practical Australian guide to setting up and providing quality care in Outside School Hours Care programs. Designed for trained and untrained child carers, TAFE students and teachers, and community members or parents in management committees.
RRP $34.95
Bringing Yourself to Work
A Guide to Successful Development in After-School ProgramsAuthor(s): Michelle Seligson, Patricia Stahl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Building on the latest research in emotional intelligence, relational theory, and group relations, this hands-on guide includes: advice for dealing with issues commonly faced by staff, such as learning how to respond to difficult situations with colleagues, children, and parents.
RRP $41.95
Building Relationships with Parents and Families in School-Age Programs (2nd Edition, Revised)
Resources for Staff Training and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Roberta L Newman (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book was first published in 1998. This new edition continues to emphasize that creating positive relationships with parents and families is the foundation for strong, ongoing partnerships between parents/families and afterschool programs.
RRP $67.95
Discipline in School-Age Care
Control the Climate, Not the ChildrenAuthor(s): Dale Borman Fink (click on the author's name for more titles)
In his book, Dale Fink asks after-school program staff to rethink their attitudes about the behaviour and misbehaviour of children under their care. By examining the Six Key Elements of a School-Age Care Program, Fink illustrates how the structure of the program may be contributing to behaviour problems and suggests ideas on how to resolve those problems.
RRP $20.95
Discovering Great Artists
Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great MastersAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Children ages 4 to 12 experience painting, sculpting, drawing, and building works of art in the styles of the great masters.
RRP $42.95
Games, Games, Games
Creating Hundreds of Group Games & SportsAuthor(s): David L Whitaker (click on the author's name for more titles)
Tired of playing the same games over and over in your school-age program? Do the children complain because they are bored or can't pick the games they want to play? Then this book is the answer!
RRP $38.95
Good Earth Art
Environmental Art for KidsAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Imagination is unlimited as children create their own unique experiences with 200 hands-on environmental art activities. Materials are readily available, recycled or found in nature. These captivating activities foster awareness and a love for the earth.
RRP $42.95
Great Games!
Old and New, Indoor/Outdoor, Travel, Board, Ball and WordAuthor(s): Sam Tagger (click on the author's name for more titles)
Like having a personal guide into the wonderful world of game playing. Even the most sedentary young people will want to join in and exercise their body and mind!
RRP $29.95
Keeping Our Earth Green
Over 100 Hands-on-Ways to Help Save the EarthAuthor(s): Nancy Castaldo (click on the author's name for more titles)
Much of what has been written about pollution and global warming is not only difficult to understand, but misleading as well. In this book, the author presents the issues, gives the science behind the happenings, focuses on individuals who have had an impact on our world, offers ways the reader can take action, and includes many fun and informative experiments and things to make.
RRP $29.95
Kids Care
75 Ways to Make a Difference for People, Animals and the EnvironmentAuthor(s): Rebecca Olien (click on the author's name for more titles)
Kids Care offers children 7 to 12 years a way to reach out to others and experience the power of caring. They are encouraged to express their natural empathy by engaging in positive actions that can make a difference. They learn quickly that caring involves everyday thoughtfulness, listening carefully, and helping others to help themselves.
RRP $29.95
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