The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddlers Activities for Children Birth to 3: Written by Teachers for Teachers

327 Pages·2006·3.8 MB·English

by  Kathy Charner

The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler
Activities
Edited by Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, and Charlie Clark

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The encyclopedia of infant and toddler activities / edited by Kathy Charner,
Maureen Murphy, and Charlie Clark.
p. cm.
ISBN: 978-0-87659-013-3
1. Early childhood education--Activity programs. 2. Creative activities and
seat work. 3. Infants--Recreation.4. Toddlers--Recreation. I. Charner, Kathy.
II. Murphy, Maureen. III. Clark, Charlie, 1977-
LB1139.35.A37E53 2006
372.21--dc22
2006013952
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Disclaimer
involved in activities and corresponding to the age and capability of each child
involved, is recommended at all times. Do not leave children unattended at any
time. Observe safety and caution at all times.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Arrival
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Terrific Today
Welcome Bulletin Board
Arrival Ideas
YOUNGER TODDLERS
Matching Photos
Welcome Song
Greeting the Children
OLDER TODDLERS
Good Morning Flowers
Name Necklace
Animal Adventure
Whooo’s Here Today?
Cleanup
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Wishy Washy Time
YOUNGER TODDLERS
The Cleanup Race
Sing and Clean
Cleanup Song
Clean Up Our Room
Yankee Doodle Cleanup
Hourglass
OLDER TODDLERS
Cleanup Fun
Crayon Catcher
Sweeping Floors
Do You Know It’s Cleanup Time?
Departure
YOUNGER TODDLERS
Goodbye, Room
Lost and Found Song
OLDER TODDLERS
Putting on a Coat or Jacket
Discovery
INFANTS
Back and Forth
Baby Found
How Things Work
Mirror Games
Listen Softly
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Guess Which Hand
Body Parts Verse
Discovery Bottles
Where Did It Go?
Mirror, Mirror, Who’s That Face?
YOUNGER TODDLERS
Instrument Fun
Bubble Sculptures
On/Off, In/Out, Up/Down
Dump It Out and Fill It Up
Clothespin Drop
Color Search
Sounds Abound
OLDER TODDLERS
Snow in the Night
Rhythm Sticks
Tap Like Me
Who Lives Here?
Who Says “Moo?”
Animal Pairs
Function Junction
Listen!
Ping-Pong Chute
Move Like the Animals
Something’s Different
Just Like This
Let’s Make a Pizza
Sorting the Groceries
Coffee Filter Flowers
Spring Flowers
Picture Hide
Dramatic Play
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Pots and Pans Band
YOUNGER TODDLERS
Pet Day
Oh, My Baby
OLDER TODDLERS
Farm Play
On the Go
My Special Place
Bear Cave
Camping
The Hare and the Tortoise
Calendar Collection
Story Circle Dress Up
The Three Bears
The Flower Shop
Let’s Have a Tea Party!
Fine and Gross Motor
INFANTS
Opening Hands
Prone Play
Early Cycling
Kick Back
Bouncing Ball
Bumpy Lumpy Locomotion
Stacking Cups
In and Out
Eye Follow-Ups
Find the Toy
Obstacle Course
Get Me
Balls, Balls, Balls!
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Bat the Ball
Magic Surprise
Wall Puzzles
Tug-of-War
Saucer Spin
Classroom Maze