Recipes for Messy Play

SKU
083872
ISBN
9780473433178
Grade PK-3
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

What a fun book to have at your fingertips! Messy play is a wonderful opportunity for learning and allows children to express their feelings in a creative way. This flip chart recipe book has 40 recipes for making messy play products like finger paint, dough, gloop, clay, mousse, slime, foam, and gel in your own kitchen. Essential ingredients list includes: Flour and rice flour, corn flour, baking soda, vinegar, citric acid, cooking oil, glycerin, salt, clay, soap flakes, dishwashing liquid, food coloring, tempera paint, dye, essential oils and essence for smells, sand, dirt, leaves, and children! Pages are made of glossy cardstock and a built in stand makes it easy to prop up while using the recipe. Spiral-bound, 58 pages. ~Amber

Publisher's Description of Recipes for Messy Play

Messy play is one of the great joys of early childhood. Not only is it tons of fun, it offers so many opportunities to learn. Through engaging in messy play, young children:

  • learn about their senses
  • build literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills
  • experiment with and explore the properties of the solutions
  • learn color mixing, patterns, design, texture, and rhythm
  • develop hand-eye coordination
  • Recipes for Messy Play, Revised Edition uses 40 fun, open-ended and creative recipes for children that can be used both in the early childhood education setting and at home. All of the recipes can be easily replicated with readily available ingredients. Full of innovative recipes and beautiful color photography of messy play in action, this book takes a modern and environmentally friendly approach to messy play.

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    Product Format:Paperback
    Brand:Redleaf Press
    Grades:PK-3
    ISBN:9780473433178
    Length in Inches:6.125
    Width in Inches:8.25
    Height in Inches:0.625
    Weight in Pounds:0.65
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