Play Smart Big Kindergarten Workbook - by Gakken Early Childhood Experts (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Packed with more than 230 brain-boosting activities, this thoroughly engaging workbook helps children ages 5-6 learn how to writing letters and numbers1-20, reading, and using a range of words to describe the world around them. All pages are perforated for easy removal.

The content aligns with children's developmental stages, allowing them to learn step by step. Challenges gradually become more difficult as they progress, building confidence as they complete each new activity.

Colorful, easy-to-follow illustrations enable kids to attempt most tasks on their own, encouraging independence. Thoroughly fun activities keep them engaged and wanting to learn more and more!

This book consists of 3 sections that support the development of your child's kindergarten readiness skills.

Learning Readiness

Lines / Colors & Shapes / Patterns / Matching & Sorting

Language Arts

Alphabet / Phonics / Rhyming / Reading Readiness

Math Concepts

Numbers / Addition / Subtraction / Measuring / Comparing Date / Money / Time

When they complete all the activities in the book, fill out the certificate and display it as a reminder of their great effort.

About the Author

For more than 80 years, Gakken has been the number 1 educational publisher in Japan, with a mission to produce fun-first learning materials for children.

Well-known throughout Asia for its bestselling workbooks, Gakken is also widely respected in academic circles, publishing popular teaching materials for preschools, kindergartens, and primary schools. In addition to its substantial publishing business, Gakken also runs 18,000 learning centers called "Gakken Classrooms" and operates preschools inspired by the successful fun-first, highly interactive formula used in their workbooks.

Katerina Walls is an expert in the cognitive development of children. She received her training from Georgetown University, focusing on applied linguistics (how first, second, and third languages are acquired by young children) and developmental psychology. She has observed, consulted with, and facilitated the learning of children ages 0-12 years and their parents globally in research laboratories, developmental clinics, hospitals, classrooms, homes, and on Zoom. She has helped hundreds of children become the best version of themselves through one-to-one enrichment and coaching using her original method for motivating and engaging children to learn. She aspires to create resources that inspire children to become lifelong learners.