Bøger af Janice Jobey

In this tale, a grandmother and grandchild have a candid conversation about the function of body parts that are found endearing, but puzzling, by an inquisitive grandchild. Surprise leads to sweet rhyming responses that are satisfyingly and lovingly imparted by an understanding grandmother. While the reader may catch a glimpse of "Little Red Riding Hood's" refrain, "yes, my dear", the story goes beyond fairytale. Colorful illustrations and simple language combine to both entertain and engage the child in exploring the grandparent relationship and demonstrates value in multi-generational learning. Regardless of the many names for grandmother, this affectionate grandparent poem makes a great read for both grandmother and grandchild. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. LITERACY LINKS provides various ways to "read" the book with attention to various aspects of literacy skills, including: *phonological awareness *phonemic awareness *alphabetic principle *predictable text *and more! This book is also part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 3, Me and My Family. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today.

Learning number and numeral is unBEARably fun with this book that links number and numerals singly one to ten. How many bears does that make? 55, of course! Then counting by five's and/or ten's ensues starting with 20 salmon up to 100 larvae! The bears find food that "real" bears would eat so children learn about the diet of bears as well! Adding, counting, and counting by 5's and 10's are all part of this fun book. "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. Look for the other books in this series to enhance your child's learning! 55 HUNGRY BEARS is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 4, "Bears and Teddy Bears" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

Birds and bird feeders...and blue berries on junipers Snow men and snow women- These are some of the things I like about winter! What do you like about winter? Beautiful scenery? Hot cocoa? Building snow people? Snowflakes? Or stacks of warm pancakes? Winter is a time for the earth to rest but so much is happening at the same time. Children are fascinated with seasonal changes and winter offers many opportunities to enjoy nature! Rhyming verse and beautiful imagery engage children in learning literacy and science concepts. Be sure to see "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" for a multitude of ways to promote literacy and learning across academic domains! THINGS I LIKE ABOUT WINTER is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 5, "WINTER TIME" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

Count, add, subtract, and more through this fall-themed book! Blackbirds and animals come and grow through this lyrical rhyme. "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extenders" support teachers or parents in promoting literacy, creativity, math, physical, science, and more! Children will love how the animals have the blackbirds coming and going! Come along for this eventful fall story! Ten little blackbirds Sitting in a tree. Along came Mrs. Mouse Creeping very slowly. "Fly Away little blackbirds Mr. Owl is on the prowl!" AUTUMN DAZE is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 2 "Fall and Feelings" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased on earlylearning.today.

Eyes to see a little yellow bumblebee, a turquoise sea, and a green leafy tree. Take children on a "sensory exploration" of touching, seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and moving! This books supports child learning through beautiful photographs and rhythmic rhymes but it also supports the teacher or parent in promoting critical thinking through "Conversational Extenders" on each page. Additionally, you will find many related activities across curriculum domains to enhance this study in the "Learning Extensions" and "Literacy Links" sections. Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Me-Learning and Growing: Soft to Touch Just Right My Hands Stand Up Tall Head to Toe Me-Learning and Growing Word Book This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit1: Me--Learning and Growing. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum

The "Bee-Attitude" friends teach important "ways of being" a friend. A dozen bees share their bits of wisdom in simple friendly advice. Learning about friendship and social skills starts early in life. Adults who work with children, must remember that children learn friendly behaviors by how they are treated and through directly teaching qualities and skills that will go with them the rest of their lives. While we cannot always control all the influences in children's lives, we can make a difference by providing gentle, kind, and firm guidance. These bees support teachers in doing just that! Take these bees into your classroom and into the lives of young children! This book along with others in this unit of study, encourages children to learn about the many concepts of friendship and to practice the skills that lead to a successful life! BEE ATTITUDE FRIENDS is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 2, Unit 1, "Me and My Friends" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

Frost so lacy... but feels so icy! Frost on the Window--watch it grow! Frost is a natural wonder of winter and provides opportunities to discuss nature and the beauty in our natural world. Shapes, designs, and scenes, are just a few ways to enjoy "frost art" with nature as the artist. Beautiful! "FROST" also abounds with opportunities to learn science concepts about this typical seasonal occurrence of frost: gas, liquid, and solid states; types of frost; and how it forms...just a few of the concepts children can learn. "Conversational Extenders" throughout the book support the adult in assisting children's vocabulary, higher order thinking, and concept knowledge. Be sure to see "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" for a multitude of ways to promote literacy and learning across academic domains! FROST is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 5, "WINTER TIME" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

...I see bears everywhere. Sliding, swinging, and sledding ones. A bear on a trip And bears on a picnic.... Who doesn't love a teddy bear? This delightful book provides opportunities to talk about a variety of concepts: Colors, opposites, counting, classification, feelings, and many more! Beautiful photos engage and the rhythmic and repetitive text makes it a great FIRST READER. "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. Look for the other books in this series to enhance your child's learning! BEARS EVERYWHERE is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 4, "Bears and Teddy Bears" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

In this tale, a grandchild's inquisitive nature leads to a sincere, yet fun conversation about the unique characteristics of her grandfather...from his fuzzy arms to his strong back. The grandfather answers in rhyming responses which satisfy and endear his grandchild to him. Child's curiosity and grandparent understanding combine to offer this sweet story of the special grandfather/grandchild bond. "Oh Poppa" portrays the fun-loving trait of grandfathers that make them special! While the reader may catch a glimpse of "Little Red Riding Hood's" refrain, "yes, my dear", the story goes beyond fairytale. Colorful illustrations and simple language combine to both entertain and engage the child in exploring the grandparent relationship and demonstrates value in multi-generational learning. Regardless of the many names for grandfather, this affectionate grandparent poem makes a great read for any child who loves their grandfather. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. The LITERACY LINKS page provides multiple ways to promote literacy skills as you read this book. Some of the ways this book promotes literacy includes: *phonological awareness *phonemic awareness *print awareness *predictable phrases *alphabetic principle....and more!

This counting book is for young to older children. Counting by 1's or 10's will have young children of many ages and abilities developing math skills. Opportunities to add numbers up to 10 in various combinations is also provided. Fun rhymes and "big" words will develop literacy and vocabulary! In addition, many civic and social study concepts are embedded from helping fellow Americans to celebrating with them. "Literacy Links" provide suggestions for building literacy, while "Learning Extensions" offer a multitude of learning activities for one to many children! One to Many is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 3, Unit 1, "Many People, One Country" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

Be an oak tree and stand up tall. Be a rag doll and flop down low. Put on your boots and trudge through the snow, Be a scarecrow and flap in the breeze. Be an icicle and suddenly freeze! This book will have children moving and grooving! It's important to allow children to move before you ask them to sit and this book does exactly that. By the end of this series of movements, children are led to sit by a "babbling brook" and listen to a book.--a GREAT transition while also integrating movement and creativity. "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" support the teacher in helping children explore this topic and to engage them in critical thinking skills. Have some fun letting children explore fun, imaginative movements while getting them ready to listen! C'mon, let's move! Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Me-Learning and Growing: Soft to Touch My Senses My Hands Just Right Head to Toe Me-Learning and Growing Word Book This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit1: Me--Learning and Growing. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum early learning, senses, literacy, curriculum, diversity

This book includes 40 selected words from the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 4: Bears and Teddy Bears. They are taken from the other six books in this curriculum set and may be used for sight word reading, word wall, or word rings. Each word also has the associated picture to go with it. The "Literacy Links" section provides other ways to use the words to promote phonological awareness, predictable text, concepts about print, and vocabulary. Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Bears and Teddy Bears: B is for Bears Bears Everywhere Can You Be a Bear? 55 Hungry Bears Hivey Goes to Town Harvey Goes Camping This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit 4: Bears and Teddy Bears. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum

Learning to write is a developed skill that is essential to literacy and school readiness and success! This book of "Autumn and Winter Preschool Writing Development Workbook" makes it fun to learn how to hold a pencil, control movements, and develop eye-hand coordination. Rather than starting with lines of alphabet letters to trace, this book offers colorful, attractive exercises to develop writing skills! Your child will enjoy helping a scarecrow through a cornfield maze or a kitten through a pumpkin patch. Weaving a spider web, chasing a bouncing snowflake, a snow bunny or a helping a bear find his den will also delight your child! Twenty writing practice pages are included in this book beginning with easy all the way to challenging, including an alphabet tracing page! You'll find tips on how to make this book reusable just inside! In addition, you will find connections to learning standards that these activities promote. Look at all the ways you can give your child an advantage on learning this important academic skill! * Learning to write is essential to learning to read! Writing helps children learn about reading and these sets also promote linguistic skills...also essential to literacy! You'll find lots of things to "talk about" with each page! * Eye-hand coordination and muscle strength are basic skills needed in writing and these books offer opportunities to develop both! * independence and persistence! Who doesn't benefit from these learning attributes? * Being able to control hand movements promotes self-regulation, the ability to stop, pause, and think...which is carried over to every other learning domain. * Opportunities to cross the midline of the body can promote brain development. * Practice makes perfect! Being able to practice something until it is mastered is not only satisfying, it is skill-building! Children enjoy the simple, do-able sheets! * Many of the sheets also promote problem-solving skills. Mazes are challenging and fun! * Full-color, attractive sheets are appealing to children as opposed to filling in lines of letters. *These sheets begin with basic movements that provide a foundation for more refined work later. The lines are easier to follow and are larger for beginner writers!

This patriotic song was written by folk singer and writer, Woody Guthrie, many years ago. While we love to sing this popular folksong, its meanings may be many and varied. This book uses this song to instill in young readers the appreciation and care for our many lands that are public for all of us to enjoy. This book also provides "Conversational Extenders" which provides information about the each line to help the reader share meaning, build vocabulary, entice critical thinking, and inspire love for our beautiful country! Beautiful photos illustrate and engage children in each line as well. "Literacy Links" provide suggestions for building literacy around this song, while "Learning Extensions" offer several learning activities for children around this beloved song. "This Land is Your Land" is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 3, Unit 1, "Many People, One Country" unit.

B is for bears: Brown, black, and blue. C is for cubs who climb. C is for Cinnamon bears and for claws, carnivore and carrion. D is for dens, dark and cozy. D is also for dangerous. This fact-filled "ABC" book is engaging for children and adults! Children will not only learn the alphabet but fascinating facts about bears. Did you know that bears eat forbs? Or that the Giant Panda Bear is no longer endangered? Or that there is a bear that vacuums up his dinner? You'll learn about these and much more! Beautiful photos engage and teachers and parents are supported in providing these factoids through "Conversational Extenders" on each page! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. "Conversational Extenders" throughout the book support the teacher in providing information and asking high level questions that engage children in critical thinking. Who knew there was so much to learn and so many things to do about "bears"! B IS FOR BEAR is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 4, "Bears and Teddy Bears" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

Learning to write is a developed skill that is essential to literacy and school readiness and success! This book of "Spring and Summer Preschool Writing Development Workbook" makes it fun to learn how to hold a pencil, control movements, and develop eye-hand coordination. Rather than starting with lines of alphabet letters to trace, this book offers colorful, attractive exercises to develop writing skills! Your child will enjoy following a worm through his underground tunnel or making his or her way through a spring shower. Chasing lightening bugs, ladybugs, and slithery snakes will also delight your child! Twenty writing practice pages are included in this book beginning with easy all the way to challenging, including an alphabet tracing page! You'll find tips on how to make this book reusable just inside! In addition, you will find connections to learning standards that these activities promote. Look at all the ways you can give your child an advantage on learning this important academic skill! * Learning to write is essential to learning to read! Writing helps children learn about reading and these sets also promote linguistic skills...also essential to literacy! You'll find lots of things to "talk about" with each page! * Eye-hand coordination and muscle strength are basic skills needed in writing and these books offer opportunities to develop both! * independence and persistence! Who doesn't benefit from these learning attributes? * Being able to control hand movements promotes self-regulation, the ability to stop, pause, and think...which is carried over to every other learning domain. * Opportunities to cross the midline of the body can promote brain development. * Practice makes perfect! Being able to practice something until it is mastered is not only satisfying, it is skill-building! Children enjoy the simple, do-able sheets! * Many of the sheets also promote problem-solving skills. Mazes are challenging and fun! * Full-color, attractive sheets are appealing to children as opposed to filling in lines of letters. These sheets begin with basic movements that provide a foundation for more refined work later. The lines are easier to follow and are larger for beginner writers!

One little snowflake tumbled slowly down. Two little snowflakes twirled around and around... What child doesn't love snow? These falling snowflakes not only teach math, but literacy too! Snowflakes fall from the sky in many designs and patterns. Children can count by 1's from 1 to 20 and then in groups of 5's and 10's all the way up to 100. And when you are finished counting, children can choose among three endings for a fun snowball finish! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" support the adult in promoting learning across academic domains! Teachers, parents, and children will all love how teaching math can be as fun as snowflakes falling from the sky! ONE LITTLE SNOWFLAKE is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 5, "WINTER TIME" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

It all starts with one little leaf but beautiful fall leaves mount up into a huge pile. Count leaves 1 to 10, then count by 5s and 10s to create a pile big enough to jump in! This rhyming verse and bright illustrations make the book a great read for younger children as well! . "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extenders" support teachers or parents in promoting literacy, creativity, math, physical, science, and more! .... Eight little leaves landed at the gate Nine little leaves gathered at the pumpkin vine. Ten little leaves blew in the chicken pen! Twenty little leaves drifted down from the apple tree. Thirty little leaves swirled around my tepee! Forty little leaves piled up at my knee so flamboyantly...

Learning to write is a developed skill that is essential to literacy and school readiness and success! This book of "Lines, shapes, and Mazes" makes it fun to learn how to hold a pencil, control movements, and develop eye-hand coordination. Your child will enjoy finding his or her way through a maze, or spiral, or around shapes. Rather than starting with lines of alphabet letters to trace, this book offers colorful, attractive exercises to develop writing skills! Twenty writing practice pages are included in this book and tips on how to make this reusable are just inside! In addition, you will find connections to learning standards that these activities promote. Look at all the ways you can give your child an advantage on learning this important academic skill! * Learning to write is essential to learning to read! Writing helps children learn about reading and these sets also promote linguistic skills...also essential to literacy! You'll find lots of things to "talk about" with each page! * Eye-hand coordination and muscle strength are basic skills needed in writing and these books offer opportunities to develop both! * independence and persistence! Who doesn't benefit from these learning attributes? * Being able to control hand movements promotes self-regulation, the ability to stop, pause, and think...which is carried over to every other learning domain. * Opportunities to cross the midline of the body can promote brain development. * Practice makes perfect! Being able to practice something until it is mastered is not only satisfying, it is skill-building! Children enjoy the simple, do-able sheets! * Many of the sheets also promote problem-solving skills. Mazes are challenging and fun! * Full-color, attractive sheets are appealing to children as opposed to filling in lines of letters. These sheets begin with basic movements that provide a foundation for more refined work later. The lines are easier to follow and are larger for beginner writers!

C...D...Just You and Me! Rock through the alphabet in an ABC book that brings love and literacy together! LITERACY and LOVE come together in this ABC picture book. The shared moments between mother and child are both timeless and boundless as portrayed in the illustrations. Mamas and babies rock through the alphabet in sweet rhyming verse and provide a familiar context in which children can not only relate but find comfort. Rock through the upper case letters, then through the lower case letters to a sleepy finale. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. Multi-cultural illustrations and carefully selected words not only entertain but engage children in learning about the alphabet, families, and cultural awareness. LITERACY LINKS page provides multiple ways to promote literacy skills as you read this book. Literacy skills include: Predictable text Comprehension Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Alphabetic Principle Upper and Lower case letter differentiation This book is also part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 3, Me and My Family. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today.

Take a walk through a beautiful fall day and discover the sights and sounds of the season. The full color photographs are engaging and the simple rhymes add to the richness of the season. Children will learn about fall behavior and habitats of animals, changing leaves and scenery, and fall events. "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. "Conversational Extenders" throughout the book support the teacher in providing information and asking high level questions that engage children in critical thinking. Petals drop Cornstalk prop Buckeyes pop Acorns drop Pumpkin crop Roadside stop AUTUMN DAZE is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 2 "Fall and Feelings" set. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased on earlylearning.today.

This "Word Book" features frequently used words with corresponding illustrations from the MeComplete Early Learning Program's unit on "Winter Time". Children learn about alphabetic principle and concepts about print. They also learn to recognize words by sight. Teachers and/or parents are able to use the words for word rings or word walls which are great for promoting writing. The other books in this unit/series include: One Little Scarecrow Snow Echo Frost Things I Like About Winter Secret Season W is for Winter Wonderland WORD BOOK-- WINTER TIME is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 5, "WINTER TIME" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

Nightfall comes early with big full moons, inviting us to come outside and experience Autumn's many nighttime delights! Glowing eyes in the dark, the earthy scent of fallen leaves and pinecones, and the sound of owls hooting are just a sample of the many things you might see, smell, and hear on an Autumn Night. Come and join us as we go on a sensory walk full of Fall delights! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. "Conversational Extenders" throughout the book support the teacher in providing information and asking high level questions that engage children in critical thinking. AUTUMN NIGHTS is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 2, "Fall and Feelings" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today. I hear the sound of tinkling rain. Hit against the window pane, And the distant horn of a passing train, I hear the creaking sound of a turning weather vane, The swooshing wings of a startled crane, Fluttering leaves down a darkened lane, And the clinking sound of the tire swing chain.

This book promotes the "attitude of gratitude" and so its influence extends far beyond the Thanksgiving holiday. An attitude of gratitude is proven to improve self-esteem and empathy! It also improves relationships and reduces aggression. It can even improve physical health! Adults are supported in helping children recognize that the "little things" we take for granted are wonderful things to be thankful for! Air, water, family member, food....so much to be thankful for! I'm thankful for my rest at night, And for the morning light.... I'm thankful for the fresh clean air, And for the clothes I wear.... "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum Family is a relevant and interesting topic to children and there are so many ways to learn academic concepts through this meaningful topic! I'M THANKFUL is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 3, "Me and My Family" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today or mecomplete.com

3-4...Across the floor! Join this father-daughter duo as they dance their way across the floor and into your heart and memories! A little girl and her daddy dance through the house on his shoes and in his arms. An old favorite nursery rhyme turned modern day story, provides a familiar scene with which many children can relate. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. Captivating illustrations and carefully selected words not only entertain but engage children in Native American cultural awareness, numeracy, and literacy. LITERACY LINKS page provides multiple ways to promote literacy skills as you read this book. Literacy skills include: Predictable text Comprehension Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Letter and Word differentiation Numeral recognition This book is also part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 3, Me and My Family. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today.

A family needs some fun Whether chasing butterflies or bubbles Or sharing a movie and some cuddles- Some fun when the chores are all done. Every family is unique and special. However, all families need many of the same things...time for fun and chores, caring, rules, traditions...but most of all love! Regardless of our family configuration, there are many things we have in common, the greatest is love! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. "Conversational Extenders" throughout the book support the teacher in providing information and asking high level questions that engage children in critical thinking. Family is a relevant and interesting topic to children and there are so many ways to learn academic concepts through this meaningful topic! A FAMILY NEEDS LOVE is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 3, "Me and My Family" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today.

More than an ABC book, "W is for Winter Wonderland" introduces young children to seasonal concepts and changes that winter brings. Real photographs engage children in discussing topics such as Arctic animals, evergreen trees, conifers, and snow! "Conversational Extenders" throughout the book supports adults in promoting conversation, vocabulary, language, and higher-order thinking. In addition, "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" provide many opportunities to explore the concept of "winter time" across the academic domains. W IS FOR WINTER WONDERLAND is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 5, "WINTER TIME" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today

I like myself! I'm ALL complete! I'm pretty neat! Head to toes, Twitch my nose! I like myself! Feeling confident about ourselves is very important to learning. This book promotes just that! Teaching body parts and leading children in moving body parts is also featured! It makes a great transition to lead children to sitting! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" support the teacher in helping children explore this topic and to engage them in critical thinking skills. Moving, self-confidence, fun, and learning all go together when you share this book with others! Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Me-Learning and Growing: Soft to Touch Just Right My Hands Stand Up Tall My Senses Me-Learning and Growing Word Book This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit1: Me--Learning and Growing. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum

Can you rub you back on the bark of a tree? Can You balance on this log so nimbly? Can You take a walk across an icy sheet? Can You take a leap into the deep? Have you ever heard anyone say, "You're grouchy like a bear", or "Don't be bear?" Have you ever felt grumpy? Why? Do you see bears doing happy or playful things in this book too? Can you be grumpy and happy? How can you help someone who is feeling grumpy? So many things to explore about bear behavior in this book. From Social-Emotional to Physical Development! And so much more than "being grumpy like a bear"! This book will help you move children into active movements and transition them into getting ready to listen to a story! It's also a great way to promote Large Motor skills in a fun way. Self-regulation is also developed through imitation, stopping, starting, and repeating actions! This book utilizes beautiful full-color photos of bears doing many things! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. Look for the other books in this series to enhance your child's learning! "CAN YOU BE A BEAR?" is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 4, "Bears and Teddy Bears" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today You will find all suggested activities are connected to Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.

I like my hands they care so much: Like holding butterflies Or catching fireflies, Like petting my dog Or helping a frog, Like holding my chicken Or playing with my kitten..... Our hands can do so many things! We not only "do" with our hands, we care, learn, and say a lot with our hands. Explore how our hands are important to us. "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" support the teacher in helping children explore this topic and to engage them in critical thinking skills. Come along with us...you might also be amazed at all the things your hands can do! Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Me-Learning and Growing: Soft to Touch Just Right My Senses Stand Up Tall Head to Toe Me-Learning and Growing Word Book This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit1: Me--Learning and Growing. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum