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Pat Stemmler (the book’s illustrator as well as a co-author) studied music education at Butler University, and has been teaching music and art to preschool and primary age children for the last 15 years. Currently she is teaching at the Ladue Early Childhood Center in St. Louis. She has given many music workshops in the St. Louis area. Illustrating has been her hobby for many years, and she has designed logos for the Coalition for the Environment, the St. Louis Association for the Education of Young Children, and the St. Louis Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
Rita Shotwell received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from St. Louis University, a Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood from Webster University, St. Louis, and Basic Certification in Rhythmic Movement and Folk Dance Curriculum from Phyllis Weikart and the High/Scope Foundation. She has training in the Orff and Kodaly approaches to teaching music to children. She is a part-time instructor for St. Louis Community College at Meramec and is an early childhood music teacher at Community School and several other St. Louis area schools, working with children one year old to first grade. She conducts toddler/parent music classes at the Center of Contemporary Arts and teaches senior citizens in the Arts for Heart Program. She has worked with the children at Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children and the St. Louis Society for Crippled Children. She has given many workshops for educators at local, state, regional and national meetings. She is the author of Rhythm and Movement Activities and New Words, Old Tunes published by Alfred Publishing Company in California, and has written an article on intergenerational programs for the Orff Echo, a national quarterly magazine. She is a member of the local and national American Orff-Schulwerk Association, local and national Association for the Education of Young Children, Child Day Care Association, Midwest Kodaly Association
I. Arts and Crafts-37 stimulating projects covering a wide range of creative media, including painting, cutting, collage construction, sandcasting, sculpture, printing, weaving, puppet-making, and more.
II. Indoor and Outdoor games-44 active or quiet games, including language games, ball bouncing, rope jumping, relays, and favorite group games such as "Man from Mars," "Indian Ball," and "Mouse Trap."
III. Songs and Fingergames-38 child-tested favorites or originals, such as "Wiggle-Waggle," "Hand Jive Routines," Riddle Song," "Barnyard Song," and "I Am Special."
IV. Science and Nature-21 unforgettable projects that are easy to do, for example, constructing an incubator for hatching eggs, creating musical instruments, and building three different types of bird feeders.
V. Health Snacks-35 snacks children can prepare cooperatively while expanding their arithmetic skills and nutrition facts, for example, "Banana Boats," "Peanut Butter Reindeer," "Sandwich Cut-Outs," and "Fruit Kabobs."
VI. Special Acitivities-25 humorous stories to act out, filmstrip and slide shows, card games with regular cards, and usefyl knots.
The age range for each activity is indicated in the Table of Contents and on the activity directions page, except when the activity may be applicable for all ages, such as snack preparation and songs. Many projects reach upwards to grades 5 and 6 (ages 11 or 12). Most of the projects and activities may be used in mixed age groups, or by one or two children alone. (The teacher should use her/his judgment as to which children can work independently.)
These stimulating games, projects, and activities can help create a well-rounded and inviting extended day program whether it be in a school setting, a day care center, or at home. The activities are also suitable for use with Scout groups and in summer camp, family day care, and recreational programs.
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