Magna Systems.
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"From the time they are born, human beings are predisposed to learn and enjoy music. Children especially are open to it, and research increasingly has shown that exposure to music, and especially participation in making it, is invaluable in helping children's brains develop the "neural bridges" that make them stronger. This program explains why this is so and how experienced teachers use music to help children grow and learn." -- from cover.
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"When young children hear music, their natural inclincation is to move their bodies in response to it. Research has shown that this movement, like the music itself, is an integral factor in the brain's and the body's healthy development. Music is an invaluable learning tool by itself, but its impact is vastly enhanced when it is joined with movement. This program explains what research has shown us about the importance of combining movement with...
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (17 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Why do early child educators and parents need to understand the educational theories of philosophers from three hundred years ago? Viewers will learn that these theories will give them a foundation upon which to build their own philosophy of education. Learn the theories of John Locke, Jean-Jaques Rousseau, Johann Pestalozzi, and Frederick Froebel.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Shows how preschoolers learn to play cooperatively, make friends, and express emotions. Presents concepts from developmental theorists, insight from current preschool educators, and provides stategies that can be used to foster social and emotional growth.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (24 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Using footage of preschoolers in the classroom and interviews with teachers and caregivers, this program delivers a detailed overview of the cognitive development that takes place between the ages of three and five. It also gives suggestions for activities that foster cognitive development.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (21 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This program shows preschoolers engaged in activities that exemplify these physical advancements, and examines the importance of nutrition and sleep. It gives exampes of activities that foster physical development, and provides observations from teachers about how this growth takes place.
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (26 min.) ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"All teachers can learn to use the most basic musical instrument, the human voice, to accomplish instructional objectives. This program shows teachers successfully using singing in classroom activities for pre-school, kindergarten, and other early-year classes. It also explores why the combination of lyrics and melody work as a teaching modality." Container.
10) Classroom jazz
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
2 audio discs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
(Producer) The first CD, includes longtime kid's favorites is ideal for classroom sing-alongs or just plain listening. The second CD soothes weary and overexcited little minds and eases them into quiet time or even a serene slumber.
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 resource handbook (39 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm)
Language
English
Description
This series present "information about early literacy in the areas of phonemics and phonics designed for early childhood and primary educators, caregivers, and students."