{"product_id":"things-to-do-with-kids-at-home-at-school-make-learning-fun-9780578309682","title":"Things to Do with Kids at Home \u0026 at School: Make Learning Fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Liz Kallen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Lollipop Gang\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Lollipop Gang\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducators in schools, libraries, museums and parents who home school are expected to do more than ever before and the stress can be demoralizing. \u003cstrong\u003eHaving a resource that contributes ideas and details to incorporate into a lesson plan that makes learning interactive, engaging, fun and memorable \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be a treasure\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe book, THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL, contains activities in the following areas: Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, Cooking, Games, Mapmaking, Riddles, Scavenger Hunts and Science Experiments. \u003cstrong\u003eThey are adaptable and can be tailored to teach math, English, history or any subject making the task of conveying important or complicated material easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch has shown that \u003cstrong\u003e\"...by eighth grade, more than 50% of students have lost interest or they have deemed science irrelevant to their future education and careers plans.\" (\u003c\/strong\u003eKate Barrington posted on August 2, 2021 on www.publicschoolreview.com). It is especially important since the Institute For The Future (https: \/\/www.iftf.org) predicts that 85% of jobs in 2030 do not now exist and will undoubtedly be in technology or science related fields. This is the reason we need our young students to develop a curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncorporating art in Pre-K through elementary school lessons is essential. An \u003cstrong\u003eart component is especially important in teaching STEM because a visual image makes difficult concepts easier to understand. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe benefits are that teaching then becomes less stressful and test scores go up. (https: \/\/www.senecaacademy. org\/10-reasons-why-integrating-art-is-important-in-school\/). Additionally, \u003cstrong\u003eeveryone learns differently. Some are auditory learners, some need a visual boost. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince most jobs of the future will be in technology, we need to excite our students about math and science and get them engaged before they leave elementary school so they will be prepared for viable careers. \u003cstrong\u003eKey proficiencies such as problem-solving, teamwork, social skills and many others are developed with the activities\u003c\/strong\u003e included in Things To Do With Kids At Home And At School.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lollipop Gang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45118065934487,"sku":"9780578309682","price":1169.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780578309682.webp?v=1768547354","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/things-to-do-with-kids-at-home-at-school-make-learning-fun-9780578309682","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}