Creative Learning Activities for Young Children

Judy Herr

Delmar Thomson Learning, 2001 - Business & Economics - 437 pages

PERFECT FOR NEW AND SEASONED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, CAREGIVERS, AND GRADUATING STUDENTS, this comprehensive activity book provides hundreds of developmentally appropriate activities for young children. The book focuses on the growth of the whole child and includes developmental norms for all areas. Activities are designed to support, enhance, and promote the child's development in all areas. Students are taught how to assess and plan appropriate activities. Criteria are provided for selecting children's books and toys to ensure that they are developmentally appropriate as well as suggestions for introducing activities. Activities include art, cooking, dramatic play, finger plays, large muscle activities, math, science, and music.

About the author

Judy Herr, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dr. Herr is a member of numerous early childhood organizations such as NAEYC, and has held leadership positions in these organizations. She is also a frequent lecturer at early childhood conferences and seminars and has published many articles and books on early childhood topics.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Creative Learning Activities for Young Children
• Author: Judy Herr
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning, 2001
• ISBN: 0766816133, 9780766816138
• Length: 437 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Education; Education / General; Education / Learning Styles; Education / Schools / Levels / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten); Education / Schools / Levels / Elementary; Education / Teaching / General; Family & Relationships / Activities; Psychology / Developmental / Child