101 Learning and Transition Activities » (1st Edition)

Bradley Smith received his degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. He accepted a position as the Executive Director of First Assembly of God Child Development Center in Des Moines, Iowa. At First Assembly, Bradley led a team of over fifty teachers, administrators and support team members. By 2002 their program averaged over 200 children per day ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.

In 1998 he organized HandPrint Productions, a non-profit corporation to which he is the current President. HandPrint Productions is a training and consulting organization in the areas of human resources, leadership and early childhood education. The corporation provides consultation to small businesses and child care centers.

Adam Smith has spent years working with the children of First Assembly, and he was the curriculum director at the Amazin Grace Child Care Center. Currently he's the owner of Headscratch Films and Design.

101 Learning and Transition Activities is a collection of fun and engaging activities for teachers and families to share with children in a childcare center or at home for instance. This wonderful resource defines what a transition activity is, introduces the Seven Elements of Good Transition Activities, and then applies those seven elements into seven activity categories. The seven categories include Character Sketch/Role Play; Imagination; Large and Small Motor; Recognition and Memory; Quieting Down/Crowd Control; and Repetition. Each activity presents the objective, approximate duration, appropriate ages, required materials for each activity, and Practical Tips on such topics as the acquisition of supplies, ways to shorten or lengthen an activity, and safety guidelines to follow with children. This is a must-have resource for any early childhood educator, caregiver, or family member interested in promoting children's imagination while directly incorporating their input into each activity.

Introduction - What is a Transition Activity Seven Elements of Good Transition Activities Seven Types of Transition Activities Transition Activities - Character Sketch/Role Play Transition Activities - Imagination Transition Activities - Large & Small Motor Skills/Active Transition Activities - Recognition/Memory Transition Activities - Singing - With or Without Actions Transition Activities - Quiet Down/Crowd Control Transition Activities - Repetition Transition Activities - Your Turn