Publisher's Synopsis
The book comprises a collection of creative ideas and activities;
developmental play; music and movement; rhymes, songs, and stories for
grade 0/R (preschool children). Every creative activity in this collection is
aimed at helping the child to grow into a welladjusted, happy human being,
to prepare him or her for the challenge of formal schooling. All activities
are theme related and are there not only for the enjoyment thereof but
serves as a skills development agent at the same time. The activities aim
to prepare the child to cope better in the primary school phase as well as
later in life. Every creative activity should be seen as an informal learning
tool, which should never cause stress for the learners but should help them
understand themselves and their world better. The book is meant for use by
nursery school teachers, parents of preschool children, and students. The
series covers twenty weeks and twenty themes. This book includes the first
four themes: Week 1: Me and my school Week 2: This is me Week 3:
My senses Week 4: Looking after myself
