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The Ooey Gooey Handbook
Identifying and creating child-centered environments.
- GenresNonfiction
132 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
About the author
Lisa Murphy
57 books19 followersLisa Murphy, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc.
Lisa Murphy has been involved with early childhood education for over 20 years; teaching and working with children in various environments including Head Start, kindergarten, private preschools, family childcare, park and rec centers, group homes and many child care centers.
Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. where her mission is to assist in the transformation of the industry of early childhood education by offering 1) the best workshops and trainings; 2) the most up to date materials and resources; and 3) insightful conversations and connections through the power of social media. Lisa presents hundreds of workshops each year to both domestic and international audiences on various topics related to early childhood education.
Lisa has an M.Ed. in early childhood education from Champlain College in Vermont. She has authored four books, produced dozens of teacher training DVD’s and is a popular keynote speaker at educational conferences. Lisa’s standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery. Frequently asked if she has ever been a stand up comic, Lisa practices what she preaches by blending the learning with the laughing.
Lisa collaborates with Jeff Johnson from Explorations Early Learning on various projects related to early childhood education, including hosting an annual UNConference and producing The Child Care Bar And Grill podcast – which releases two episodes a week to listeners around the globe. Lisa has become known for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered, play-based early childhood environments. Her understanding of the importance of play is obvious in her personal and professional life.
Lisa Murphy has been involved with early childhood education for over 20 years; teaching and working with children in various environments including Head Start, kindergarten, private preschools, family childcare, park and rec centers, group homes and many child care centers.
Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. where her mission is to assist in the transformation of the industry of early childhood education by offering 1) the best workshops and trainings; 2) the most up to date materials and resources; and 3) insightful conversations and connections through the power of social media. Lisa presents hundreds of workshops each year to both domestic and international audiences on various topics related to early childhood education.
Lisa has an M.Ed. in early childhood education from Champlain College in Vermont. She has authored four books, produced dozens of teacher training DVD’s and is a popular keynote speaker at educational conferences. Lisa’s standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery. Frequently asked if she has ever been a stand up comic, Lisa practices what she preaches by blending the learning with the laughing.
Lisa collaborates with Jeff Johnson from Explorations Early Learning on various projects related to early childhood education, including hosting an annual UNConference and producing The Child Care Bar And Grill podcast – which releases two episodes a week to listeners around the globe. Lisa has become known for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered, play-based early childhood environments. Her understanding of the importance of play is obvious in her personal and professional life.
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October 25, 2013
The Ooey Gooey Handbook by Lisa Murphy is one of my favorite reference books when writing science lesson plans for preschool. Each science project in the book has a list of materials needed, the science behind the experiment explained in terms for preschool age children and any safety issues to help make it safe for the children. Art and outside activity ideas are included too.
I first met Lisa Murphy at an Early Childhood Conference back in the 1990's and purchased the Ooey Gooey Handbook after watching and listening to Lisa do a presentation at the conference demonstrating the science in her book. She was a dynamic speaker and had put together a science reference book for preschool teachers' to make lesson planning for science quick and easy with proven safe science experience that are age appropriate for preschool or early elementary age children.
I first met Lisa Murphy at an Early Childhood Conference back in the 1990's and purchased the Ooey Gooey Handbook after watching and listening to Lisa do a presentation at the conference demonstrating the science in her book. She was a dynamic speaker and had put together a science reference book for preschool teachers' to make lesson planning for science quick and easy with proven safe science experience that are age appropriate for preschool or early elementary age children.
April 15, 2008
Tons of fun, easy activities for engaging the preschool set. I've tried several of the ideas already, and they've all been huge successes with my 2-year-old.
July 6, 2015
Love this book, and love Lisa Murphy!
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