Hands to Hands, Too


Book Description

Hands to Hands, Too was also collected from music teachers, this time from Canada and the USA. Some were remembered by the author. Many have original clapping games invented by Aimee with the help of her students. These hand clapping games are universal, some will be familiar, some will be brand new. Rhythmic play with songs and chants is the instinctive music language of children. This collection too, is filled with high-energy and engaging materials all ages will enjoy.Each song and clapping game is engraved with unique body percussion notation making it easy to learn and prepare the activities for students. Formations, dance steps, or other special instructions are included in each song and game.




Hands to Hands


Book Description

Hands to Hands was collected from music teachers from around the world. These hand clapping games are universal, some will be familiar, some will be brand new. Rhythmic play with songs and chants is the instinctive music language of children. This collection is filled with high-energy and engaging materials all ages will enjoy.Each song and clapping game is engraved with unique body percussion notation making it easy to learn and prepare the activities for students. Formations, dance steps, or other special instructions are included in each song and game. Supplemental resources are available to purchasers including full color visuals in pdf format and videos of several of the games.




Too Many Hands???


Book Description

A deaf father wakes up with two extra hands and starts a very busy day.




Hands Are Not for Hitting


Book Description

It’s never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and full-color illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.







Sing a Song, Play a Game


Book Description

This great book by Aimee contains a brand new collection of singing games from the USA and around the world. What is a singing game you may ask? How about Action Games, Ball Games, Catching Games, Chase Games, Clapping Games, Elimination Games, and the ever so important Name Games. Each activity has full directions and a full score.This collection contains new songs you've never seen as well as some new variations on some familiar singing games. There are several songs of each style making a collection large enough to keep your kids busy! Need a new sponge activity or a quick warm-up for the day? This is the book to have.




Painted Music


Book Description

A fantastic new resource for elementary music teachers using Art and Music to activate Children's Literature. Aimee has chosen several of her favorite children's books and has added art activities, songs, and Orff instrument arrangements. Each activity has a complete Orff process lesson plan along with material lists, recommended art works for viewing and listening selections.Making connections to music and art through children¿s literature is a natural connection; books can be found on a plethora of subjects, in a dizzying array of genres and are rich in artistry; full of amazing illustrations, paintings, computer art, and 3-dimensional artwork. This collection is a short brush stroke on the canvas of arts and literature integration. I hope you enjoy making new connections using the books on these pages and seek out other books to create new art, music, and literature activities for your students to visually, aurally, and orally play with.




Internet Poker


Book Description

Playing Internet poker in real time against real opponents might just represent poker's brave new world. Whether for play-money or real money, it's an environment consisting of virtual tables, player icons representing you and your opponents, and specialized computer algorithms that randomly shuffle the cards. It's a world where you can find a game day or night. Though it may be the wee hours of the morning in California, it's prime time in Europe, and someone, somewhere, is looking to play a little poker. But it's poker with a difference. The game is the same, to be sure, but technology does kick in -- sometimes in strange and unexpected ways. A reference as well as a tutorial, this book includes a CD with free poker software, and a special bonus chapter with 125 interactive hands to help you prepare to play the Internet games for fun or for profit.




What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting


Book Description

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind. This illustrated entry into no hitting books for toddlers features: Alternatives to hitting—Kids will learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to calm down. A light touch—The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, not just keep their hands to themselves. Engaging illustrations—Big, beautiful pictures help kids see the ideas in action and keep their attention on the page. Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a storybook that helps them learn empathy and compassion.




Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book


Book Description

Learn the concepts and skills you need to provide excellent nursing care! Fundamentals of Nursing, 10th Edition prepares you to succeed as a nurse by providing a solid foundation in critical thinking, clinical reasoning, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care in all settings. With illustrated, step-by-step guidelines, this book makes it easy to learn important skills and procedures. Care plans are presented within a nursing process framework, and case studies show how to apply concepts to nursing practice. From an expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Perry, this bestselling nursing textbook helps you develop the understanding and clinical reasoning you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.




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