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Get your community moving : physical literacy programs for all ages / by Carson, Jenn,author.(CARDINAL)793239;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-195) and index.Introduction: A moving movement -- What is physical literacy and why does it matter? -- Getting started: Implementing movement-based programs in your library -- Passive play: Sneaking physical literacy into existing spaces -- Get the sillies out: Physical literacy programs for children and families -- Energy in motion: Helping teens self-regulate through movement -- Remembering how to play: Getting adults moving -- Inclusive movement: Involving special populations through outreach and inreach -- Creating the spaces they deserve: Providing opportunities for whole-person literacy in our communities."The book introduces the concept of physical literacy as a component to whole-person literacy and addresses how libraries should be offering opportunities for movement-based learning. Based on a solid foundation of neuroscience, kinesiology, and data on current physical literacy trends in libraries and other institutions, it argues for increasing kinetic programming as a catalyst for increasing other literacies, such as textual, aural/oral, emotional, visual, financial, digital, and spatial literacy. Themes center on passive vs. active programs, modifications for persons with exceptionalities, and making movement-based programs accessible for everyone regardless of socio-economic status, race, gender, age and physical or cognitive ability. The book provides clear step-by-step models and strategies for delivering physical literacy programs including: where to find funding, getting administrative and municipal buy-in, creating partnerships in the community, possible legal issues, marketing tactics, training staff and volunteers, and how to evaluate programs"--
Subjects: Public libraries; Movement education.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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American Sign Language for dummies / by Penilla, Adan R.,author.(CARDINAL)462713; Taylor, Angela Lee,author.(CARDINAL)462714;
To see people use American Sign Language (ASL) to share ideas is remarkable and fascinating to watch. Now, you have a chance to enter the wonderful world of sign language. American Sign Language For Dummies offers you an easy-to-access introduction so you can get your hands wet with ASL, whether you're new to the language or looking for a great refresher. Used predominantly in the United States, ASL provides the Deaf community with the ability to acquire and develop language and communication skills by utilizing facial expressions and body movements to convey and process linguistic information. With American Sign Language For Dummies, the complex visual-spatial and linguistic principles that form the basis for ASL are broken down, making this a great resource for friends, colleagues, students, education personnel, and parents of Deaf children. If you want to get acquainted with Deaf culture and understand what it's like to be part of a special community with a unique shared and celebrated history and language, American Sign Language For Dummies gets you up to speed on ASL fast.
Subjects: American Sign Language.; Sign language.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 14
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Awareness through movement : easy-to-do health exercises to improve your posture, vision, imagination, and personal awareness / by Feldenkrais, Moshé,1904-1984,author.(CARDINAL)722809;
Understanding while doing. The self-image. Strata of development. Where to begin and how. Structure and function. The direction of progress -- Doing to understand : twelve practical lessons. General observations. Some practical hints. Lesson 1 : What is good posture? ; Lesson 2 : What action is good? ; Lesson 3 : Some fundamental properties of movement ; Lesson 4 : Differentiation of parts and functions in breathing ; Lesson 5 : Coordination of the flexor muscles and of the extensors ; Lesson 6 : Differentiation of pelvic movements by means of an imaginary clock ; Lesson 7 : The carriage of the head affects the state of the musculature ; Lesson 8 : Perfecting the self-image ; Lesson 9 : Spatial relationships as a means to coordinated action ; Lesson 10 : The movement of the eyes organizes the movement of the body ;. Lesson 11 : Becoming aware of parts of which we are not conscious with the help of those of which we are conscious ; Lesson 12 : Thinking and breathing.Describes a process for integrating physical and mental development, suggests exercises for posture, vision, and the imagination, and tells how to develop self-awareness and a positive self-image.
Subjects: Feldenkrais method.; Exercise.; Motor ability.; Self-perception.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Toddler build & play kit. [kit] by Container of (work) :Gamble, Adam.Good night building site.; Penworthy Company, LLC,publisher.;
Good night building site / Adam Gamble -- Candy construction building set -- Tubation.Candy construction building set: Build candy structures, thinking skills, and fine motor strength. Create using chunky, durable candy pieces for a variety of fun designs. Includes 32 swirl sticks, 4 bendy twists, 16 connectors, 16 swirl connectors, 8 drops, 12 disks, 4 chocolate panels.Help develop fine motor manipulation, spatial awareness, problem-solving, and more through this kit. Spark your future engineer's imagination, with a candy construction building set and tubation activity.Tubation: Build structures with the simplest to the most intricate designs using the four different shaped tubes. Includes 16 L-shaped tubes, 16 straight tubes, 4 T-shaped tubes, 4 cross-shaped tubes.4 years and up.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Educational games.; Tactile works.; Educational toys; Motor ability in children.; Problem solving in children.;
© [2023], Penworthy Company, LLC,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Building a core print collection for preschoolers / by Bailey, Alan R.(CARDINAL)406900;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Primary skills books. Alphabet ; Colors ; Counting ; Shapes ; Spatial and opposites -- Wordless picture books -- Rhyming books -- Nursery rhymes -- Fingerplays and action rhymes -- Board books -- Toy and movable books -- Resources for building a core collection. Early literacy ; Fingerplays and action rhymes ; Review sources ; Booklists ; Evaluation tools.The titles selected and annotated in this book are examples of the most essential books for children from birth to age five. It represents a broad span of interests, backgrounds, abilities, and cultural experiences, enhancing literary skills, establishing and improving reading skills. Because reading aloud clearly affects kindergarten readiness and lifelong literacy, it is one of the most important things that educators, parents, and child-care professionals can do for a child.
Subjects: Children's libraries; Preschool children; Libraries and preschool children;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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The neurodiversity edge : the essential guide to embracing autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences for any organization / by Dunne, Maureen,author.(CARDINAL)888951;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Part I, Why. A tale of two worlds ; The perils of groupthink ; The economics of neurodiversity inclusion ; The hitchhiker's guide to cognitive diversity -- Part II, What. From why to how ; Thinking outside check-the-box ; Neurodiversification versus culture fit ; Tricks minds play -- Part III, How. Building a sturdy foundation ; Recruiting for cognitive diversity ; Accommodating humans ; Workplace flexibility ; Universal empathy network -- Conclusion: Neurodiversity and the age of transformation -- Appendix: Tools to inspire authentic neurodiversity inclusion & belonging -- Sample neurodiversity-friendly organizational culture checklist."Did you know that an estimated 1 in 5 people are 'neurodivergent'--have a mind that works differently, such as the autistic, ADHDers, the dyslexic, synesthetes, and other unique neurotypes--and that the vast majority are motivated, capable, and unemployed? This indispensable guide is based on more than two decades of immersive cognitive science research, case studies, stories from neurodivergent voices, in-the-trenches work with hundreds of organizations from start-ups to global Fortune 500 titans, and Dr. Dunne's own lived experiences as a neurodivergent employer, entrepreneur, board member, and CEO. Too many unique minds and perspectives on the sidelines, and too many organizations beset by groupthink, innovation-stagnation, and a lack of access to qualified new candidates. 'The neurodiversity edge' takes you all the way from why to what and to how, delivering practical insights that build on a new foundational framework: cultivate a values-driven approach to building a culture of sustained authentic inclusion where everyone can thrive; how to improve the interview process to avoid missing game-changing talent; develop a hybrid office protocol that works for everyone and a support infrastructure that aligns with universal design principles; discover why Google's Project Aristotle found that innovation and performance hinge on psychological safety; uncover and eliminate the destructive influence of unconscious cognitive biases; take a graphic tour into the wonders of the human mind; understand unique problem-solving abilities such as lateral thinking, visual-spatial thinking, multisensory thinking, leaps of creative insight, hyperfocus, and many more; how to articulate and implement organizational goals and measure progress toward them. 'The neurodiversity edge' is an essential guide for executives, board directors, human resources professionals, managers, recruiters, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, allies, educators, nonprofit leaders, and anyone with an interest in better understanding neurodiversity, authentic neuroinclusion, and the human mind."--
Subjects: Neurodivergent people; People with disabilities; Autistic people; Neurodiversity.; Personnel management.; Corporate culture.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Play to create! by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
Ages 5-7.Grades K-2."Kids will unleash their creativity and learn some early education basics with these interactive games, books, and sing-alongs. Play songs and discover different instruments; Read along with interactive stories; Paint by number; Develop logic, spatial intelligence, and cognitive skills."--
Subjects: Educational games.; Video games.; Mobile apps.; Problem solving in children; Imagination in children; Creative ability in children; Literacy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The dyslexia empowerment plan : a blueprint for renewing your child's confidence and love of learning / by Foss, Ben,author.(CARDINAL)404442;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Finally, a groundbreaking book that reveals what your dyslexic child is experiencing--and what you can do so that he or she can thrive. More than thirty million people in the United States are dyslexic--a brain-based genetic trait, often labeled as a "learning disability" or "learning difference," that makes interpreting text and reading difficult. Yet even though children with dyslexia may have trouble reading, they don't have any problems learning; dyslexia has nothing to do with a lack of intellect. While other books tell you what dyslexia is, this book tells you what to do. Dyslexics' innate skills, which may include verbal, social, spatial, kinesthetic, visual, mathematical, or musical abilities, are their unique key to acquiring knowledge. Figuring out where their individual strengths lie, and then harnessing these skills, offers an entree into learning and excelling. And by keeping the focus on learning, not on standard reading the same way everyone else does, a child with dyslexia can and will develop the self-confidence to flourish in the classroom and beyond. After years of battling with a school system that did not understand his dyslexia and the shame that accompanied it, renowned activist and entrepreneur Ben Foss is not only open about his dyslexia, he is proud of it. In The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan he shares his personal triumphs and failures so that you can learn from his experiences, and provides a three-step approach for success: Identify your child's profile: By mapping your child's strengths and weaknesses and assisting her to better understand who she is, you can help your child move away from shame and feelings of inadequacy and move toward creating a powerful program for learning. Help your child help himself: Coach your child to become his own best advocate by developing resiliency, confidence, and self-awareness, and focusing on achievable goals in areas that matter most to him. Create community: Dyslexic children are not broken, but too often the system designed to educate them is. Dare to change your school so that your child has the resources to thrive. Understanding your rights and finding allies will make you and your child feel connected and no longer alone. Packed with practical ideas and strategies dyslexic children need for excelling in school and in life, this empowering guide provides the framework for charting a future for your child that is bright with hope and unlimited potential." --
Subjects: Dyslexia.; Dyslexic children; Parents of children with disabilities.;
Available copies: 21 / Total copies: 27
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Wayfinding : the science and mystery of how humans navigate the world / by O'Connor, M. R.,1982-author.(CARDINAL)802813;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The last roadless place -- Memoryscapes -- Why children are amnesiacs -- Birds, bees, wolves and whales -- Navigation made us human -- A storytelling computer -- Supernomads -- Dreamtime cartography -- Space and time in the brain -- Among the lightning people -- You say left, I say north -- Empiricism at Harvard -- Astronauts of Oceania -- Navigating climate change -- This is your brain on GPS -- Lost Tesla -- Epilogue: our genius is topophilia."At once far flung and intimate, a fascinating look at how finding our way make us human. In this compelling narrative, O'Connor seeks out neuroscientists, anthropologists and master navigators to understand how navigation ultimately gave us our humanity. Biologists have been trying to solve the mystery of how organisms have the ability to migrate and orient with such precision--especially since our own adventurous ancestors spread across the world without maps or instruments. O'Connor goes to the Arctic, the Australian bush and the South Pacific to talk to masters of their environment who seek to preserve their traditions at a time when anyone can use a GPS to navigate. O'Connor explores the neurological basis of spatial orientation within the hippocampus. Without it, people inhabit a dream state, becoming amnesiacs incapable of finding their way, recalling the past, or imagining the future. Studies have shown that the more we exercise our cognitive mapping skills, the greater the grey matter and health of our hippocampus. O'Connor talks to scientists studying how atrophy in the hippocampus is associated with afflictions such as impaired memory, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, depression and PTSD. Wayfinding is a captivating book that charts how our species' profound capacity for exploration, memory and storytelling results in topophilia, the love of place"--
Subjects: Orientation (Physiology); Space perception.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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In the mind's eye : Julian Hochberg on the perception of pictures, films, and the world / by Hochberg, Julian E.(CARDINAL)859325; Peterson, Mary A.,1950-(CARDINAL)859021; Gillam, Barbara.(CARDINAL)859023; Sedgwick, H. A.(CARDINAL)859022;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Subjects: Visual perception.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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