Moving INTO the Classroom


Book Description

This textbook focuses on research in movement integration and the benefits of physical activity to the child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. It includes research on and suggestions for integrating movement into English-language arts, mathematics, science and social studies for lower and upper elementary students. Though the textbook is specifically aimed at elementary-level teachers, secondary teachers and pre-service teachers can modify the activities to fit their lessons as well.







Math Dance with Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern


Book Description

Whole body mathematics and movement activities for the K-12 classroom, the studio, and the stage. Enables students to experience symmetry, shape, pattern, combinatorics, aesthetics and storytelling as unifying concepts in both mathematics and dance.




Student Activities Manual to accompany Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, 7th Edition


Book Description

Enhance your classroom experience with this Student Activities Manual. This manual is designed to accompany Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, 7th Edition. It will enhance student learning as well as begin to model effective classroom practices. Since many instructors are working with students to create a personalized journal, this edition of the manual is three-hole punched for easy customization. When students truly understand the mathematical concepts, it’s magic. Students who use Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach are motivated to learn mathematics. They become more confident and are better able to appreciate the beauty and excitement of the mathematical world. That's why the new Seventh Edition of Musser, Burger, and Peterson's best-selling textbook focuses on one primary goal: helping students develop a true understanding of central concepts using solid mathematical content in an accessible and appealing format. The components in this complete learning program--from the textbook, to the eManipulative activities, to the online problem-solving tools and the resource-rich website--work in harmony to help achieve this goal.




Learning in Motion


Book Description

"More than 40 language arts and math activities to get students moviing; instructions to create easy-to-use, low-cost equipment; [and] engaging activities to help develop flexibility, strength, and endurance"--Front cover of each volume




Student Activity Manual to Accompany Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 7th Edition with ETA Physical Manipuplatives 7th Edition Set


Book Description

This leading mathematics text for elementary and middle school educators helps readers quickly develop a true understanding of mathematical concepts. It integrates rich problem-solving strategies with relevant topics and extensive opportunities for hands-on experience. By progressing from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract, Musser captures the way math is generally taught in elementary schools.




Student Activity Manual to accompany Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, Eighth Edition


Book Description

Aimed at elementary and middle school educators, this book integrates rich problem-solving strategies with relevant topics and extensive opportunities for hands-on experience. By progressing from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract, the authors capture the way maths is taught in elementary schools.