Clapping Games (with CD).By Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet.
Clapping Games (with CD).By Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet. By Jenny Mosley & Helen Sonnet £19.95
This collection includes old favourites together with brand new games, fun for all the class and families too. Includes CD of children clapping the songs. The charming full - colour painted illustrations by Mark Cripps will enchant any child with their bright colours and humourous details. ‘Clapping Games’ can be used by teachers to create stimulating sessions for the whole class. Once the children have learnt the games, they can be taken into the playground to brighten up lunchtimes. "20 different songs, with various clapping rhythms and suggested actions clearly laid out .... fun should be at the heart of all the activities we do adn so far Clapping Games has provided plenty of that! I recommend it" - Child Care Magazine (PP)
- Format: A3 · P/B · 32pp - CD
- Type: Books
- SKU: W-CLAPPINGGAMES
- ISBN10: 0954058542
- ISBN13: 9780954058548
Reviews
Below are some reviews for this item
-
Here we have some fun and stimulating clapping games for children from 1st Class upwards. The original “Clapping games” comes in Big book format, which is useful as your visual stimulus. The second in this series is in a smaller publication, called “More clapping games” The books are laid out in a clear way for the teacher and child to access, with abbreviations for the actions underneath the words. These could be photocopies, viewed on the visualiser or scanned into your PC for projection. The whole notion of clapping and playground games have been lost somewhat. Children find it hard to entertain themselves. This book will help the teacher or older child pass on games to younger children in the playground or when they have a free minute. The clapping games also come on accompanying CD, which involves a group or individual child chanting along as they clap. This audio is, of course, useful but I feel it could have been developed further through the use of a jingle or music. A resource teacher would get excellent use out of these, they would benefit hand-eye coordination, memory and oral language skills as well as adding a break into the school day. The games in these books are a whole lot of fun and research has shown that playing games can improve cognitive ability, thinking skills and increase brain speed! They could be used as mini warm ups for PE as ideas for developing into more physical workouts are listed on each page. These books are available from Positive Press and can be ordered at http://www.circle-time.co.uk/site/positive_press_limited Quote from: Clapping games:Whole brain workouts for lively chi
-
PRACTICAL PRE-SCHOOL This is a big book of clapping games presented as supporting the brain gym research. Brain gym is done by including movement in all focussed activities making children more open to learning by improving the physical ability of the brain to function. Jenny Mosley is most famous for her work on circle time and she is acknowledged as someone who encourages practitioners to develop the skills they need to support children’s personal, social and emotional development. This book will only enhance her reputation. With a brief synopsis of the theory behind whole brain learning at the beginning, the book exudes a sense of fund and enjoyment and would be a welcome addition to any setting from Foundation Stage to Key Stages 1 and 2. I could see this book being used by teachers of children with learning difficulties and by out-of-school groups. Each clapping game has at least a full page, with a key for the different types of clapping to use underneath the text. The games become more complex as you progress though the book. NURSERY WORLD This big book is ideal for sharing with a group of primary school-aged children. Twenty clapping games are included, suitable for beginners and experienced clappers, offering good opportunities for progression. The authors refer to the games as ‘whole-brain workouts’ since it is believed that the brain’s left and right hemispheres are used as children learn and store a programmed sequence of physical movements while engaging in a rhythmic and sensual experience. I tried the games with success at my out-of-school club, and would agree with the authors who suggest they are good for playtime, starting sessions on a positive note, as ‘wake-up’ activities and for restoring group harmony. The games are relatively easy to learn, thanks to excellent instructions and clear text, showing how and when to make all of the clapping moves. The authors give helpful tips on getting the most out of the games when working with groups. Humorous illustrations enhance the book’s appeal. They rhymes are also featured on an accompanying compact disc, included in the price. Some of the rhymes are traditional, and as is often the case with these, the odd casual reference to death, smoking and son on is included, which may not suit everyone. However, these rhymes can be avoided as the book is designed for dipping into as you wish. Quote from: What others think
