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Mud Kitchens and Beyond
SKU
015792
ISBN
9781903670965
Grade PK-1
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
The next time your children beg you to play in the mud, say yes…and let them play with purpose! This exploratory based early learning resource provides 50 unique, tactile activities to introduce a variety of concepts including food and recipes, geography and culture, botany, zoology, and creative play. Each activity provides a list of additional items needed, setting the scene guided learning instructions, and a summary of what and how children might be learning. Instructions are also included on setting up a mud kitchen, which many will find helpful in containing the mess. Filled with great ideas to inspire educators and parents in multisensory teaching. Spiral bound. Reproducible activity pages. ~Deanne
Publisher's Description of Mud Kitchens and Beyond
Mud, mud, glorious mud! There is nothing quite like it for learning opportunities and a mud kitchen can be a key element of outdoor continuous provision. After all, mud is good for children! It connects them with nature and provides open-ended sensory experiences. This handbook is designed to give early years educators some starting points for developing children's interest in a mud kitchen throughout the year. The 50 innovative and exciting ideas in this book can be used by beginners to create a mud kitchen and those who already have a mud kitchen in place. The activities promote high-quality learning and can be used flexibly to follow the needs and interests of the children.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Yellow Door |
| Grades: | PK-1 |
| ISBN: | 9781903670965 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 11.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |
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