Hop Skip Jump

Pictures with one-word captions illustrate such action words as sleep, bathe, write, stagger, paddle, litter, and many more.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DESIGNER TOYS In Hop Skip Jump Fiona Dalton, author of the hugely-popular blog of the same name, shows us how to make gorgeous soft toys using natural and repurposed materials. There's a raft of fun characters to sew, including Arnold the penguin, Doris the sausage dog and Harriet the tortoise. They're all beautifully designed; inspired by the handcrafted toys of yesteryear but with some modern twists. Making 'green' toys is a good choice for the environment and a great way to save money. With just an old woollen jacket, some second-hand linen or a fat quarter of organic cotton, you can make a unique, quality toy that will last for generations to come. With simple pattern, clear step-by-step instructions and detailed information about sourcing and using repurposed and sustainable materials, beginners and experienced crafters alike will find it's easy being green.

Each song is accompanied by simple routines for children to complete, including jumping, marching, and twirling in time to the song. The routines can be easily located using the robust tabs on the side of the book.

Most of us view work and play as mutually exclusive opposites, but now you can blend them together in your new route to joy-filled success. The 75 techniques in this book will guide you to be more playful and productive as you move through three vital phases of the manifestation process: dreaming (Hop), experimenting (Skip), and taking action (Jump). Discover your Play Personality and learn how to use it to create more experiences in which work feels like play, and struggle gives way to momentum, ease, and joy. Includes a FREE downloadable Productivity Pack

Photographs and simple text describe many ways a group of young children love bouncing and all sorts of energetic skipping and jumping games.

Geoff Platt's exercise program, tailored to help children with dyspraxia to overcome their symptoms, enjoy physical activities, and become as active as their friends and classmates, is now proven to be even more effective. This revised edition outlines the fun and easy-to-teach program, which focuses on familiar activities such as running, jumping and ball play, and explains how regular exercise routines can reduce weakness and improve motor skills, such as balance, timing and coordination. It includes extra session plans, incorporates new research, and adds a secondary stage to the exercise program, teaching the skills of praxis, planning movement and improving skills. This practical guide will be an essential resource for Physical Education teachers and non-specialist teachers of recreation and games classes who are looking to help children with dyspraxia to reduce weakness and improve motor skills, as well as parents.

Soft gymnastic games and techniques for children to help maintain suppleness and flexibility.

Snap like a crocodile, hop like a rabbit and stomp like an elephant in this interactive actions book. Little ones will love copying the animals and practising their moves, then playing the super spinner game at the end!