Get Set for School

by Jan Z. Olsen

Children learn with joy and ease using the multisensory readiness activities in Get Set for School. This award-winning activity book uses music, movement, building, coloring, and other hands-on exercises to help children of different abilities develop color and shape awareness, fine and gross motor control, letter and number recognition, counting skills, and social skills. * Shapes, pre-strokes, letters, and numbers are introduced in a developmental learning sequence. * Multisensory play teaches capital letter and number formation. * Build and Draw Mat Man™ pages teach body awareness and self drawing skills.

93 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a great book for real young children or children who struggle with writing. It was NOT a good fit for my 4-5 yr old. It was too simple and deemed "boring" by him. I don't like how the letters are formed - I can't see anyone ending up with very good or legible handwriting in the future in learning these letters. I am sure it is a personal opinion: but that is why there are 'reviews.' I can see its value for some children, but buyer be cautioned: it is NOT for everyone.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for young children (ages 3 or 4) who are just starting to learn fine motor skills and want to begin forming letters. Simple sayings for each letter to help the children remember how to form them. Taught in an order that helps prevent reversals.
A great foundation for more formal writing.

This book only works on capital letters and numerals.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great fit for my oldest, but not for my middle girl. I do think I will try it with my son, as he is more similar to my oldest. I do not plan to follow the entire series, just the first or second books as a preschool introduction.