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THE MONTESSORI METHOD
Italian physician Maria Montessori developed the Montessori method in the early 1900s while observing that children learn
best when engaged in purposeful activity. Dr. Montessori inspired a movement that enabled children to teach themselves
through sensory-rich, hands-on materials, nurture and love. Montessori's philosophy and practices have since spread and
widely influenced the educational landscape. Discover the ways in which Montessori classrooms differ from the traditional
school setting in this enlightening documentary. Observe different levels of Montessori, including infants, toddlers, early
childhood, and elementary, and how each utilizes the Montessori method.
#12812/1290 17 minutes 2009 Includes Teaching Materials $69.95 *CC
THE PEACEFUL SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM
This is a whole-school program that's designed to decrease inappropriate behavior
on buses while creating a climate of respect and cooperation. Teachers,
administrators, parents, and students take part in school bus route meetings. At
these meetings the students: take part in team-building exercises; develop
mentoring relationships by pairing older students with younger students on the
bus; talk about bullying - and what behavior is and is not acceptable; get to
personally know their driver, who is present at the meetings. Although first
developed and implemented in an elementary school setting, the program is
easily adapted for use with middle school and even high-school students, who can
serve as mentors, role models, and teachers of younger students. There is very
little financial cost to implementing this program. All materials are included in
the 128-page Softcover guide. The DVD gives a program overview. And the CD-
ROM provides numerous resources including: program posters; bus decals; activity
handouts; a parent letter (in English and Spanish); a bus route leader-training
outline; an implementation checklist. It is recommended that each committee
member and bus route group leader have one copy of the guide. #12443/0795 15
minutes 2008 $129.95 Grades K to 12
SPORTS, FITNESS & FUN!!!
COMPLETE FUNDAMENTALS OF ROPE JUMPING with Rene Bibaud
Long a staple in physical education programs, the jump rope is a proven, effective, and inexpensive tool - especially useful
given today's education budget constraints. Yet many physical education teachers struggle with how to get the most from
rope jumping. This program will help teachers use those jump ropes - and help kids ages 7 through 11 have fun while being
active. Takes the educator through eight sets of skill breakdowns, including single-rope skills, long-rope activities, group
routines, build-ups for double dutch, and fun games. Instructor Rene Bibaud (a five-time world champion of rope jumping
who was a lead performer and coach for the renowned Cirque du Soleil) provides personal stories, entertaining metaphors,
and inspiring messages and motivational tools, as well as concise and uncomplicated lesson plans with measurable outcomes
that can be printed from a computer. #11689/0860 110 minutes 2008 $49.95 Grades 2 to 5 *CC
KIDS AND SPORTS
More and more children play organized sports. Viewers of this exciting new program see children from toddlers through
puberty illustrate just how fun or frustrating playing sports can be. They watch as physical, social and emotional
development follow a sequence that adults can't speed up. They see just how skills in sports progress from birth through
puberty. They marvel at the intellectual side of sports - from score keeping to game strategizing. Also guides viewers through
the dangers of the over-scheduled, over-pressured, over-trained child. #11964/1120 25 minutes 2008 Guide $125.95 *CC
FUN CLASSROOM FITNESS ROUTINES
Each of these two programs contain five ready-to-go fitness routines lasting 10 minutes each, plus a 7-minute warm-up and
stretch routine. Each routine requires minimal prep time, and teachers can vary the routines to keep kids interested and
having fun. The DVD includes printable PDF documents that contain descriptions of each exercise along with tips for
presenting and managing those activities. This program will be a hit with busy teachers looking for fun ways to include
physical activity in the day without making more demands on limited space or limited time.
FUN CLASSROOM FITNESS ROUTINES Ages 4 to 9 - This DVD will keep kids active and moving in a way that's appropriate for
their ages and interests! Created to be used in a classroom - with no need for extensive equipment or instruction time.
Students watch and follow along with award-winning educator and host Carol Scaini as she demonstrates each exercise
routine. #11691/0860 43 minutes 2008 $49.95 *CC
FUN CLASSROOM FITNESS ROUTINES Ages 10 to 14 - The perfect resource for middle to high school classroom and physical
educators who are strapped for space but are still required to meet state or local mandates on minutes of physical activity
time. This DVD will keep kids active and moving in a way that’s appropriate for their ages and interests! This DVD was
created to be used in a classroom - with no need for extensive equipment or instruction time. Students watch and follow
along with award-winning educator and host Carol Scaini as she demonstrates each exercise routine.
#11692/0860 49 minutes 2008 $49.95 *CC
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