Lost in the Woods
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0934802831 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 62 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Beginning with a story to capture the children's attention, Lost in the Woods acts as a model of what a well-informed, resourceful child should do when faced with a frightening situation. The book offers several activities illustrating the safety protocols outlined in the story allowing the child to personally assess the procedures' value. The third section contains information designed to assist parents and teachers in preparing children in the event they find themselves lost.. After a personal tragedy, the author, a kindergarten teacher, decided she should do something to help her students and students everywhere to be prepared when lost
. About the Author Colleen Politano received the National Hilroy Fellowship Award for Outstanding Merit in 1983 for her project 'A Survival Program for Young Children.' She is a kindergarten teacher in Victoria and one of the authors of the British Columbia Kindergarten Guide and Resource Book. She lives in Victoria with her husband Leon. She enjoys giving workshops on the Lost in the Woods material and other aspects of early childhood education
Colleen Politano received the National Hilroy Fellowship Award for Outstanding Merit in 1983 for her project 'A Survival Program for Young Children.' She is a kindergarten teacher in Victoria and one of the authors of the British Columbia Kindergarten Guide and Resource Book. She enjoys giving workshops on the Lost in the Woods material and other aspects of early childho
Excellent for children 5-95 As a veteren member of a Search and Rescue team, I found this book to right on target for anyone going into the woods for a picnic, a day hike or an extended outing. The basic premises of Be Prepared and Stay Put once lost will help any person young or old who is confused about where they are and how to get back. The book is designed as a teaching tool for children with "science project" ideas which help young children learn key principles about staying alive and getting found. If more people. Great storytime book for small kidsit might save them too. Renee I used to read this book when my kids were little and they actually enjoyed and requested it as a bedtime story regularly. Its entertaining and informative, and has been around forever since my daugthers are now almost 30."Lids On" is our inside joke for our family for keeping warm. This book keeps the lessons memorable and simple.My oldest daughter used her knowledge on an overnight "survival" thing at a summer campand she was the only one comfortable.After reading this book my kids never co. Sarah E. Bigelow said Great book! Story absorbing to young children. Great book! Story absorbing to young children. Follow-up activities clearly written.