Ooey Gooey® : Resources : Library

Resources : Library

The Ooey Gooey® Library archives articles and websites that we find particularly interesting, so we thought we'd share them with you! Some of these articles require the Acrobt PDF Reader. Download the reader here if you do not already have it.

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requested Articles:

Where to get the stuff (like stuff for flubber etc...) NEW!!!
Many Stages of Scribbling [ pdf ]
Child-Centered Education vs. Child-Led Education
The Marcon Study
A Good Beginning...
8 WAYS TO BE A SMARTER TEACHER
Child's Mind
Children Need to Get Dirty
Red Paint in the Hair
Reflections of a Teacher's Job
When I am Big
Welcome to Holland
Why Recess? [ pdf ]
The Essense of Tougher Standards [ pdf ]
How to Get Free Paper!
Read the Dallas Story!!!
Ooey Essentials
- Workshop Handouts
- Ooey Gooey® Ideas
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IPA/USA
The purpose of IPA/USA is to protect, preserve, and promote play as a fundamental right for all humans. This website is a resource for planning a PLAY DAY, finding a RECESS ADVOCATE or just gathering more information on why PLAYING is a crucial element in a positive upbringing for our children.
Brain Gym
Brain Gym includes 26 easy and enjoyable targeted activities that integrate body and mind to bring about rapid and often dramatic improvements in: concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, physical coordination, and more.
MaryAnn Kohl
This is MaryAnn Kohl's website. Her website is filled with art projects from her books that celebrate art as a process, not just as a product. In her words: "It is this process of exploring and creating, rather than the finished product, that is most important for the young artist. Our art activities leave room for the artist to use imagination and exploration, keys to creativity." No wonder Lisa and MaryAnn get along so well!
School Moves
There is an expression among PE teachers, "No children left on their behinds." This phrase was coined to balance the academic focus of President Bush's No Child Left Behind legislation. How is your child's school dealing with the increased academic demands? Are worksheets crowding out hands-on activities? Has time allocated for PE and recess been reduced or eliminated altogether? check out Deb WIlson's school moves website for more ...
Thomas Armstrong
"My work as an educator and psychologist in the fields of multiple intelligences, the myth of ADD/ADHD, and the natural genius of kids, has been guided by a belief that all children are gifted children. The biggest challenge for parents and teachers is to remove the roadblocks that keep those gifts from being recognized, celebrated, and nurtured." - Thomas Armstrong, PhD. For more, be sure to visit his website.
Patch Adams
You've read the books - maybe even seen the move... but do you know what the "real" patch adams is up to? Check it out - The Gesundheit! Institute is "dedicated to upholding a radical socio-political vision replacing greed and competition with generosity, compassion and interdependence."
The Anachronistic Mom
Why would a nice, cooking and gardening-style mom have a manifesto? Why not? As a matter of fact, let me toss that back at you. Shouldn't every mother out there have a manifesto? Maybe, in response to the crushing pressures of today's life, a manifesto is just what a parent needs.
Bev Bos
Link here to Bev Bos' website and check out all the wonderful books she recommends! Get info about her summer "Good Stuff For Kids" Seminars too!
Steve Spangler Science!
Link up with Steve and his science activity ideas!
Brian's School Stuff
Link up with my friend Brian and check out the hand-made sensory tubs he has for sale!
DiscountSchoolSupply.com
Link up with Discount School Supply's catalog via this link!
Alfie Kohn
Check out what expert Alfie Kohn is saying about education, testing and the "standards" in his pro-active and informative website.
Alliance for Childhood
Check out their informative article, FOOLS GOLD, that addresses the impact of computers in early childhood classrooms. They have a Play Alliance as well – visit this valuable site often.
1112.net
From my Uncle Jeff - check it out for a laugh - outdoor play advocates will especially enjoy this quick link
MY STORY FOR NAEYC
When NAEYC issued a call to members for their stories of their most memorable conference I knew I had to tell the infamous Dallas story - check it out…
Charlie in Chicago
Charlie in Chicago now has a website for all of you! Great stuff!ï¿½Great Prices! Go shopping with Charlie today!