Early Childhood Themes - Insects, Shapes and Colours, Friends and Transport

Part of the series Early Childhood Themes.

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Early childhood themes is a three blackline master series with each book featuring a thematic approach to learning.

Book 3 - Insects, Shapes and Colours, Friends and Transport

The books offer both teacher-directed and child-directed cross-curricular, hands-on activities designed to stimulate curiosity, exploration and imagination.

Features:

• Four thematic units covering a selection of topics appropriate to the age group
• Each thematic unit consists of:
  • concepts and vocabulary covered in the theme;
  • letter templates for parent communication;
  • learning centre ideas;
  • a list of recommended reading related to each theme;
  • discussion points to promote discussion on each theme prior to activities;
  • a variety of cross-curricular activities in the areas of maths, sensory activities, motor skills, alphabet activities, art and cooking;
  • fingerplays and felt board activities with accompanying songs and movements; and
  • a selection of time-saving blackline masters for each theme.
• Each cross-curricular activity includes a list of materials needed and detailed directions
• Theme-based approach allows teachers to choose activities that best suit their class’s needs
• Themes can be used with the whole class, a small group, individually or in a classroom learning centre